Former Microsoft HR exec Sabina Nawaz offers helpful advice for new managers in her new book, ‘You’re the Boss.’ Becoming a ...

PAUL HEMP: The article is “How to Be a Good Boss in a Bad Economy,” and it’s featured in the June issue of Harvard Business Review, available at hpr.org or on newsstands. Thanks for listening.

QUESTION: Is there a secret to being a good boss? I manage an office and want to keep the people who work for me happy.

Why a Good Boss Doesn’t Care About Being Liked Being a good boss requires saying “no”, making hard decisions, and a willingness to be unpopular.

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Clarke agrees that being a good boss is about outlining a clear vision, creating a safe environment, giving autonomy, and providing support when necessary.

Improving leadership style is a long-term process that requires self-reflection and the willingness to make changes.

Not only does having a bad boss decrease morale, it can also affect one’s mental health. A 2024 survey by Monster found that 54% of those surveyed said they had poor mental health as a result of a ...

Many companies claim to value the work and well-being of their employees, but these 10 phrases can help determine if your boss truly has your best interests at heart.

Because the adolescent is less tolerant of parental authority than was the child, there can be more offense taken, and resistance offered, by the independent-minded teenager.

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