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How ‘explanatory styles’ can help temper a pessimistic outlook
Francis was upset. Having been the finance director of his company for the past five years……
Career Coaching & Guidance
Be the Boss Everyone Wants to Work For
As a manager, everyone wants to be respected and well-liked by their employees. Unfortunately, it’s a fine line to walk between being treated with professional deference and being treated like a friend who can be taken advantage of in the office. While it is important to maintain friendly relations with your team, as the boss, some distance must be maintained in order to preserve the working relationship. Here are some ways that you can ensure that you’re acting like the personable, yet respected boss everyone wants to work for.