10 THINGS EVERY NEW MANAGER NEEDS TO KNOW
It's not easy dealing with someone who runs hot one day and cold the next, someone
who is a sweetheart in the morning and a bear that afternoon. When a manager's
behavior is changeable and unpredictable, it throws people off-balance. It makes
them suspicious and cautious. It impedes communication and wrecks morale.
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If you tend toward mood swings, your team members are likely thinking, "Who are you this time?" or "Who am
I dealing with today?" It puts unnecessary pressure on them to walk on eggshells around you for fear that they
might set you off. It's tough on them, but it's tough on you too. You may not be getting what you need to do
your job well. Your team may hold back on discussing important matters with you because they don't know
how you'll respond.
Here are four things to remember that will help ensure you remain approachable to your team and colleagues:
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BE CONSISTENT IN
YOUR MANAGEMENT
STYLE
Work on becoming
consistent and
predictable in your
management style.
Become more aware of
your mood swings
and the effect they have
on others.
Manage your emotions
in the moment.
Be aware of your
emotional triggers and
your stressors, and do
what you can to even
things out.
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Your team will thank you for it.
