Blog spotlight: Manager tip of the month: Be a good boss
Nurse Leader Weekly, December 6, 2010
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By Shelley Cohen
Bob Sutton, a professor at Stanford University, is the author of the book Good Boss, Bad Boss. He reminds us of the balancing act related to being effective while also being respected in a leadership role. During his podcast “How to be the best boss,” he reveals the following considerations:
- You must combine competence with compassion.
- Many leaders are out of tune with what it is like to work for them! Get feedback from your staff.
- Long-term loyalty is your goal.
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