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From Roland Jäger (More) • Simone Janson (More) • Last updated on October 01.03.2023, XNUMX • First published on 19.03.2015/XNUMX/XNUMX • So far 7147 readers, 1157 social media shares Likes & Reviews (5 / 5) • Read & write comments
Bosses should primarily focus on the well-being of their Company think - and that means complaining about employees when they commit offenses. Office -Sado-maso alla Debt– and atonement is out of place.
What to do if bosses prefer good ones People are and play the confessor? Like in this example: Mr. Bock screwed up. His first drafts of a market analysis, commissioned from him by the board last week, have been lying like lead in his drawer for days. He just can't get out of his shell. The analysis should be finished this evening. Now it's 15 p.m. and it's clear as day: this won't happen anymore.
Mr. Bock now sits in his boss's office like a heap of misery with his pieces and confesses everything to him. The situation is a bit reminiscent of sado-maso games, in which the underdog still has the upper hand in the end.
Because Mr. Pfaff is horrified: important data is missing, the charts were hastily cobbled together and the whole thing is full of spelling errors. But the poor guy too Head wash? After all, he turned to him in a spirit of trust and is already contrite enough as it is. Coming with sanctions now would simply be a breach of trust!
Mr. Pfaff reassures poor Mr. Bock: Somehow he will work things out with the board. He basks in the knowledge that all of his employees have the utmost trust in him. He is needed - a good feeling, even if it's just holding hands. And the purest office sado-maso, so to speak, which is about guilt, forgiveness and atonement.
The role of a manager as confessor is an interesting one metaphor, which can highlight some important aspects of leadership work. A confessor is someone to whom one confides one's worries, fears and mistakes in order to receive advice, support and forgiveness.
Similarly can Executives take on such a role by providing their employees with a safe space in which they can openly discuss their challenges and mistakes. Therefore, it can be quite attractive for bosses and employees to play the confessor. Because as confessors, leaders can:
However, it is important to note that a leader's role as confessor also has its limitations. Leaders should be aware that they are not professional therapists or counselors and that there may be situations in which professional help is required. It is important to recognize the limitations of your role and direct employees to appropriate resources when necessary.
The role of a manager is diverse and demanding. It includes leading a team, making decisions, setting goals and promoting individual and collective Performance. In some cases, it can be tempting to also take on the role of a confessor - someone to whom you can confide your worries and fears and ask for advice. However, there are good reasons why managers should not take on this role.
To return to our opening example: Unfortunately, Mr. Pfaff has forgotten that it is his job to demand performance. Consequences of poor performance? No way! That would be authoritarian and completely out of date. Plus, indulgence is lighter, more comfortable and cozier. Does Mr. Pfaff even take himself seriously? Or does he just have his Job missed?
His employees have a lot fast get pointed: If you dem Executive confess their small and big sins, they get - hey presto - immediate absolution. Forbearance mutated into common law, however, does not indicate greatness but merely demonstrates weakness in leadership and draws with absolute certainty Problems after himself. Problems with employees sitting back and doing less and less.
And problems with all the employees doing their jobs properly. Because they are becoming less and less Lust feel. The inhibition threshold to deliver lousy quality sinks into the abyss. And at some point there is a big bang. Not from Mr. Pfaff, who will then build up feel-good areas somewhere else. Someone else will come with an ax - and leave a path.
It is therefore important to recognize the limits of your own leadership role and to offer professional support when employees are confronted with personal problems or conflicts. By focusing on your core leadership responsibilities and directing your employees to the right resources, you can create a healthy and productive work environment.
Overall, leaders should not take on the role of confessor. Confession without repentance doesn't work. Do not protect your employees from the consequences of their actions. This is unfair and disrespectful. Because even if individual or even a whole Team being used to being inefficient with impunity will eventually become a problem. If, on the other hand, you have one klare specify a line, an imbalance cannot arise in the first place.
By clarity we do not mean authoritarian posturing! Anyone who is authoritarian leaves no room for maneuver for their employees. Clarity means: As the boss, I have everything in mind Eye. And if the work doesn't get done, I'll intervene. With a requirement like this, the employees know exactly where they stand. And they have the chance to remedy any misconduct.
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Roland Jäger, known from the show Anne Will, is a management consultant, bestselling author and coach for executives. The graduate in business administration previously worked for many years as an executive for a renowned private bank and in a major consulting firm. The main topics of his work today are leadership, communication, conflict management, change management and self-management. All texts from Roland Jäger.
Simone Janson is publisher, Consultant and one of the 10 most important German bloggers Blogger Relevance Index. She is also head of the Institute's job pictures Yourweb, with which she donates money for sustainable projects. According to ZEIT owns her trademarked blog Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® to the most important blogs for careers, professions and the world of work. More about her im Career. All texts by Simone Janson.
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