how do your employees see you?
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How Do Your Employees See You?By Scott Avila
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According to an article in the Harvard Business
Review, employees see theirboss as a mental image, notas an individual. Take a lookat these suggestions on how
to make sure youremployees' mental image of
you is the right one.
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First ImpressionsAccording to the authors of the article, employees "tend to judge a book by its cover" and form a mentalimage of their boss based on first impressions and observations. To improve the image employees haveof you, make sure you always present a positive and professional attitude.
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Questioning
Employees also askthe same questionsabout their bosses,specifically: Does heor she have highstandards? Do theycare about me on apersonal level? Dothey have a vision,and do they seemhuman andrelatable?
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StoriesOne of the most effective ways to present yourself to employees is through stories or anecdotes. Aspeople tell and retell stories about your accomplishments and decision-making, employees will beginto place more and more faith in you as a leader.
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Employees listen tostories about their bossand listen for examplesof trustworthiness. Doesthe boss speak honestly
and directly? Doreputable third-parties inthe office have opinionson their trustworthiness?These variables will
influence whether or notemployees feel that they
can trust you.
Trustworthiness