Boss is able to please his employees and his boss. In fact, those two goals have more in common than you might think.
Answer these questions to gain a better perspective of your situation.
- Do I currently have the most helpful employees in place? Do I have the option to change my team members? If so, what changes should I make?
- What do each of my employees want long term? How can I help them to reach those goals?
- How can I set a better example for my employees?
- What does my boss need? How is she judged by her boss?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of each of my team members?
- How can I communicate more effectively with my employees? What do they need to know?
- What are my career aspirations?