Good bosses have three things in common – they communicate clearly, demonstrate genuine care for their team, and set realistic expectations, according to Leah Mether, author of Steer Through the Storm: How to Communicate and Lead Courageously Through Change.
Setting realistic expectations is particularly important. “Leaders must ensure workloads are realistic to prevent burnout and foster a healthy work-life balance or risk having their employees resign or be off work on sick or stress leave,” Mether wrote.
An article in Fast Company also lists consistency and self-awareness, and suggests ways leaders can cultivate those characteristics in their work. Check it out.
