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2019 Best Boss Resolutions

1/6/2019

 
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Happy New Year!  I hope you are ready to jump into 2019 after enjoying a fantastic holiday season with family and friends.
 
Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet?  I have.  Yes, I’m losing weight and exercising more (Day 9 and still going strong!).  I’ve committed to reading more books this year.  I'm currently reading Brené Brown's recently released dare to lead.  After that, The Mind of The Leader by Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter.  I'm also going to attempt a resolution that I made last year but didn't complete, write another book -- or at least complete the first draft.
 
I’m also committing myself to being a better boss in 2019.  I don't think I'm a bad boss now (and I hope my team agrees!).  Since I'm a student of leadership and management and have facilitated countless workshops that revolve around the idea of being an effective supervisor, I better be a good boss!

So I know how to be a great boss.  Like most (all?) people, though, I occasionally do something that puts me on the “Bad Boss” list.  When that happens, I apologize to my team and get back on the “Good Boss” list as quickly as possible.
 
So how will I spend more time on that Good list?  I’ll start by making these 10 Best Boss Resolutions for 2019:
 
Resolution #1:  I will show appreciation for my team daily.
 
Resolution #2:  I will answer emails and phone calls from me team by the end of the business day or first thing the next morning.
 
Resolution #3:  I will be transparent in my communication and will truly have an “open door” policy.     
 
Resolution #4:  I will accept responsibility rather than blame others for results.
 
Resolution #5:  I will give credit for success to others rather then take credit myself.
 
Resolution #6:  I will seek permission to lead rather than manage by authority.
 
Resolution #7:  I will seek opportunities to build trust with my team and avoid breaking that trust.
 
Resolution #8:  I will truly listen and be fully present during discussions.
 
Resolution #9:  I will demonstrate CARE for my team – Credibility, Appreciation, Reliability, Empathy.
 
Resolution #10:  I will work exhaustively to help my team find success and gratification at work.
 
Of course, these aren’t the only things I will do.  Being a better boss takes constant vigilance and effort.  So please allow me to add one more . . .

Resolution #11:  I commit to constantly looking for new ways of being a great boss.

If I’m successful in making these 11 resolutions part of my daily leadership walk, I’m confident my team will enjoy a fantastic year.
 
What about you?  What will you do?  Will you join me in committing to being a better boss in 2019?  

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