7 Bad Habits Every New Manager Needs To Delete
by Jim Morris for Fast Company
Making the move to manager isn’t just a step, for many it’s a giant leap. In the words of executive coach Marshall Goldsmith: “What got you here won’t get you there.”
It takes a whole different skill set.Most new managers learn the basic do’s and don’ts quickly—like resisting the urge to brag about how experienced you are and encouraging your employees to suggest new ideas.But some mistakes are subtle and hard to see, much less correct. These are the ones that can throw you off before you even get going because no one tells you about them.Here are seven of those “invisible” new manager mistakes that you’ll want to be sure to correct ASAP:
1. YOU LISTEN, BUT DON’T WATCH
People share their feelings with a lot more than just words. They also communicate unconsciously through body language.New managers can be so focused on listening, they forget to observe what people say through their actions.