Being a great manager certainly isn’t easy. You have a lot on your plate on any given day with many unexpected fires that come your way. But that doesn’t mean you can drop the ball when it comes to improving. In fact, there are four things every manager should do – every day – that can impact their work outcome, as well as their life. What are they? Morgan Hunter, one of Kansas City’s leading staffing agencies, has the answers you need.
#1: Focus on your health.
You’re busy and work long hours. But that’s no excuse to let your physical health and mental well-being fall by the wayside. In fact, the more responsibility you take on and the higher you climb in your career, the more important it is to care for yourself. So make sure you eat nutritious foods, get enough exercise, stay hydrated and go to sleep at a decent hour. Also, make time for hobbies you enjoy. When you do, you’ll be able to stay sharper and more productive during the workday.
#2: Read something new every day.
Whether it’s an industry blog post, an article shared on LinkedIn by a colleague, or a how-to manual on fly fishing, successful managers read – and read often. In fact, according to reports, Warren Buffett reads 600 to 1,000 pages each day and Bill Gates gets through 50 books a year. That doesn’t always mean you have to read something industry-related. Ideas, inspiration and creativity can come in many different forms, from many different places. Just make reading a regular habit to take advantage of its power.
#3: Get out on the floor.
It can be easy to get lost in projects and paperwork. But don’t stay behind closed doors all day, every day. Instead, make sure you get out on the floor and get to know your staff better, what they’re working on, challenges and concerns they’re facing, and simply to ask about their weekend. When it’s clear you’re all part of the same team – rather than being the unapproachable boss behind closed doors – you’ll build more trust, loyalty and camaraderie on your staff.
#4: Make time for fun.
It’s not all about all work and no play. To live a balanced life and promote the same to your employees, you need to infuse a little fun into each day. It doesn’t have to be anything time-consuming or expensive. In fact, it can be as simple as sitting down at the end of the day and having a beer with your team. But incorporating fun and downtime into your hectic schedule will benefit you and your staff both, making you a more productive team together.
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