Do you have excuses--or more likely "reasons"--for not being a better boss?
See if you recognize any of these:
"I'm under incredible pressure."
Of course you are. Join the leadership club. Every boss is stuck in between, with employees the "rock" and customers, vendors, investors, and even you the "hard place."
If demands seem overwhelming and pull you too far away from your team, get your employees more involved in your projects and responsibilities.
They'll be glad to help, especially if they gain skills and exposure in the process.
"I don't get paid enough to deal with this."
You're right. Great leaders are chronically under-compensated and under-appreciated, and that will probably never change.
But great employers see the satisfaction they gain from praising, developing, mentoring, and helping employees reach their goals as a part of their total compensation package.
If you don't see it that way, rethink whether you want to run a business--otherwise you'll always be unsatisfied.
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