Let\u2019s find out how to be a good manager, <\/strong>without further ado. <\/p>\n\n\n A good manager empowers their team to make better results but doesn\u2019t micromanage their work.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n However, to be able to do that, a manager needs to possess certain qualities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To help you learn how to be a good manager, we have compiled a list of characteristics of a successful manager<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s see why these qualities are so important. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n Improve collaboration and cut down on emails by moving your team communication to Pumble.<\/p>\n\n Managers should never stop learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s more, they should always revise what they have learned because the authority that comes from competence is long-standing. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A former CEO at YMCA and Founder of Rand Consulting and the Boss Lady Community, Teresa Rand<\/a>, confirms that competence ensures long-lasting benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cLeadership involves setting a positive example through integrity and accountability, inspiring trust, and respect. A manager should be skilled at delegation to empower their team while maintaining a sense of responsibility.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Once an employee is assured that their manager\u2019s decisions are corroborated by their extensive knowledge or experience in a specific area, they will not question their authority. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Instead, they will know that all the corrections or advice they get from their manager are justified. Hence, the positive atmosphere<\/a> in the team will not be disturbed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, employees will ask for help<\/a> and advice more frequently because they trust their manager and want to learn more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequently, the whole team will achieve better results, which is one of the goals of effective management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udca1 Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n By sharing the knowledge with your colleagues and employees, you foster team collaboration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about key elements of team collaboration, check out the following article: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Communicate and collaborate effectively in Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Could you imagine Michael Jordan being indecisive about which path the famous Bulls team should take? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Neither can we!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The manager should be the team\u2019s leader. Hence, they should always know where their team goes and what the main goals are<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A manager\u2019s determination to reach the main targets can often motivate team members to work even harder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n That is exactly what Dunja Jovanovic<\/a>, a Content Manager at Pumble \u2014 a team collaboration app<\/a> by CAKE.com<\/a> \u2014 pinpoints as one of the most important attributes of a good manager:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201dGood managers don\u2019t just tell their team members what to do and how to do it \u2014 they <\/em>motivate<\/em><\/strong> them to do their best and find purpose in their work.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n The founder and CEO of Folderly, Vladislav Podolyako<\/a>, agrees that one of the crucial traits of a good manager is decisiveness: <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAny good manager should make decisions and stick to them, no matter how hard.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Will every decision be easy? Absolutely not! <\/p>\n\n\n\n There will be a plethora of them that will cause you sleepless nights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, you should persist in carrying them out as long as your decisions are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n The common mistake managers can make is to think that adopting someone\u2019s advice endangers their authority. <\/p>\n\n\n\n That is anything but the truth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Although they don\u2019t always need to apply everything they hear, managers should always listen to others\u2019 advice<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Being open-minded to other opinions will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A retired DEA Supervisory Special Agent and Founder of Eagle 6 Training, Brian Townsend<\/a>, confirms that humility and open-mindedness are characteristics of a good manager: <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cManagers must approach their role with humility and a willingness to learn. It is important to acknowledge that you don\u2019t have all the answers and actively seek feedback and advice from others.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n He also adds that a broad-minded manager can inspire their team: <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBy embracing a growth mindset, a good manager inspires their team to embrace learning opportunities and continuously improve.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Yes, the manager should be the one who makes final decisions, but with an inspired team<\/a> at their disposal, they would have plenty of people willing to contribute to making those decisions even better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Vladislav Podolyako, a successful CEO, also believes that thinking out of the box and openness to other perspectives are qualities of a great manager: <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAny good manager has to be adaptable, flexible, and oriented to their environment. They should:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, Podolyako pinpoints the main benefits of being open to other opinions and learning from others: <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOnly through learning can they become better and advance their profession.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Become better and advance in what we do \u2014 don\u2019t we all want that? <\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udca1 Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As a manager, you must create an atmosphere where your colleagues are encouraged to share their opinions with you and contribute to decision-making processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To do so, you have to lay the foundations of a tolerant and inclusive environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To help you create such an environment, we have created the following article: <\/p>\n\n\n\n You cannot expect your colleagues or employees to achieve good results if they don\u2019t understand exactly what they need to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hence, being able to <\/strong>communicate expectations clearly<\/strong><\/a> is one of the most cherished attributes of a good manager.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Teresa Rand, strong communication skills are the key characteristics of a successful manager: <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cManagers must convey their vision clearly, <\/em>actively listen<\/em><\/a> to their team, and foster a culture of open dialogue.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n A Content Manager at Plaky, Andjela Vidojevic<\/a>, agrees that being a good communicator and nurturing a culture of open dialogue makes things easier in the workplace: <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI believe that, first and foremost, managers need to be all-around good communicators. If communication is clear, transparent, and genuinely encouraged from all sides, it\u2019s much easier to get things done and make everyone feel a valued part of the team.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n When you present tasks to your colleagues and talk them through every step they need to take, there are greater chances to get things done without any problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If necessary, schedule a 1-on-1 meeting<\/a> with team members and explain to them (in detail) what they need to do or improve in their work so far. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Host productive and engaging feedback sessions in Pumble <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n In case unexpected problems or internal crises<\/a> appear, the precise additional instructions you provide calmly and clearly might help your team complete the task. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once your team finishes a demanding task or achieves good results, Podolyako advises you not to forget the feedback: <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cManagers are also expected to provide feedback and can only do so with good communication skills.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n By providing regular feedback<\/a>, you establish stronger bonds with your team members and help them grow as professionals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udca1 Pumble Pro Tip <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn how to improve your communication skills, check out the following article: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Times of mini dictators in management have passed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n No matter how skilled someone is, they won\u2019t go far in the race for a management position without understanding others\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the other hand, skilled professionals with high <\/strong>emotional intelligence<\/strong><\/a> have higher chances of being good managers.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Vidojevic claims that emotional intelligence can lead to various benefits: <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cGood managers possess emotional intelligence, which allows them to:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n When you show that you care about your team members\u2019 well-being, they will appreciate you even more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, if you notice that the performance of one of your team members has deteriorated, try to understand the reasons that led to that situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Maybe they are tired, demotivated for some reason, or going through emotional turmoil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Whatever it is, show that you care \u2014 try to help by giving them a few days off or providing any other assistance you think they need. Sometimes, even having a difficult conversation<\/a> about the problems they\u2019re facing might be useful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Displaying emotional intelligence in the workplace by understanding team members\u2019 feelings will preserve and further enhance psychological safety<\/a> in the workplace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Townsend, that is of paramount importance for a good manager: <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201dManagers must foster an inclusive team culture <\/em>\u2014 a psychologically safe environment <\/em>\u2014 where every member feels heard and valued, regardless of their role or abilities. This highlights the significance of building strong relationships within a team, as collective success often stems from a shared sense of purpose.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Discuss, share & collaborate with Pumble, a team communication app by CAKE.com.<\/p>\n\n People don\u2019t quit companies, they quit their managers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Managers, like everyone else, have their weaknesses \u2014 and that is fine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, if a manager is not self-aware and doesn\u2019t work to eliminate those weaknesses, they might have to face negative consequences<\/strong> such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most importantly, even managers themselves can be fired. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To help you avoid potential negative scenarios like that and be the best manager you can be, we have created a list of tips that will improve your management skills: <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"How](\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/How-to-be-a-good-manager-cover.png\")
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