Leadership
1.
Keep your approach friendly: People are not looking to make friends at work, but refraining from
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sklender/114689384/ an aggressive approach towards your employees is a good idea. The whip - your - team - into - submission approach worked with the "Pyramids of Giza" project – but it is outdated now. The days when you could bully and scare the s*** out of your team are over. Be diplomatic and assertive, instead.
2. When taking on a new project/responsibility at work, convey to your management the extent of
authority you need in order to effectively execute your project. Ensure that you have the authority that you need before you start work on your project.