Climbing the career ladder doesn't mean you've reached your goal. Sure, the company car is parked outside and your salary has doubled, but there's no sign of respect. Quite the opposite: you're not accepted as a supervisor. The envious circle around you, and you haven't gained authority from your position in the hierarchy. Because esteem and respect have gotten lost somewhere between the break room and the daily office routine. Leadership problems are the order of the day, and so you have to arm yourself before you go under.
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Nip it in the bud
Holding a position of power isn't easy. On the one hand you have to be the person who commands respect, and on the other the good listener, the confidant, and the one who holds the reins. You're not accepted as a supervisor? Then your authority has simply been undermined. There are many authority figures, and it starts in early childhood. Parents, teachers, doctors, the police and, of course, the managers among us. But we're least at their mercy. Employees are adults, and if something doesn't suit them, they quit. To keep your "pack" in a good mood, you need carrot and stick. That's why respect is everything. Otherwise your employees will quickly walk all over you. So be on the same wavelength as your staff, but don't play the class clown. You're the one in charge, not just anybody.
Don't lose control
You're the measure of all things and you run a company. You carry the responsibility for that, even when it isn't always easy. Anyone who wants respect has to earn it, otherwise you won't be accepted as a supervisor. Praise and criticism lie close together and you're right in the middle. Lead your employees with confidence and don't lose sight of anyone. Meetings help you stay on top of things, and a one-on-one conversation can work wonders. Pay attention to a confident, relaxed presence. Because the outward impression is what counts. Be a role model, too, and lead by example. Only then do you earn recognition, and only then will your employees respect you. You get nothing for nothing. A boss and a manager are the one leading the pack. Everyone takes their cue from that, and it's the only way to reach the goal together. So don't lose control, and practice self-discipline.
Keep your composure
Running and leading a company is no small matter. On top of that, your employees have to be manageable. And not everyone wishes you well. If you're not accepted as a supervisor, there can be many reasons. Keep your composure in every conflict. Make compromises and don't walk around wagging your finger. Appreciation for one another should be part of it too, along with a clear hierarchy. Then everyone knows where they stand, and those who respect themselves also value each other. That improves the working atmosphere and lifts people's mood. Motivating, praising and training your employees brings profit and success. Then you too can pat yourself on the back and say, I did everything right.
