On the Job by Anita Bruzzese Small Leadership Gestures That Have a Big Impact

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese Small Leadership Gestures That Have a Big Impact Humble. Decent. Accessible. Are these words your employees would use to describe you? Those are terms often used to describe business tycoon Warren Buffet, the man who still lives in the Omaha, Neb. house he bought in 1958 for $31,500 and is often game to strike silly poses with fans who want a photograph with him. If youre not like Buffet, are you more likely to be the kind of boss who cant make time for staff members except to bark orders and has to be tracked down in the bathroom by employees with a question? Forcing employees to take such action just to get some face time is not only embarrassing and frustrating for workers, but shows youre headed for the a-hole boss category. While you may believe having workers dislike you means that youre doing a good job or being a tough leader, youre on the wrong road. Thats because many of the top leaders who garner loyalty, great business results and success (remember Buffet?) are also decent human beings who dont abandon integrity as they climb the ladder of success. The way to be agreat leaderis not that hard. In fact, its often the smallest things that can make the biggest difference to workers and garner their loyalty and respect. Try: Showing respect for an employees time.Dont be the last one to show up for ameetingand the first one to leave, which tells employees that you think your time is more valuable. Youre in charge of the meeting and should be there to greet workers as they arrive, a gesture that conveys you value their time. Set a time for beginning and ending the meeting, and stick to it. Dont send mixed messages.If you tell employees that times are tough, and then show up in a new vehicle the next day, that wont look good. Bring a brown(read more here)