From the course: More Leadership Lessons from Bad Bosses
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How to stop yourself from being the ghost boss
From the course: More Leadership Lessons from Bad Bosses
How to stop yourself from being the ghost boss
Let's break down how you can avoid becoming that ghost boss and thrive as a leader who is present, physically and emotionally. Here's a twist: don't be unpredictable. Make yourself available. Block out specific times your team can count on finding you. Consider a 20-minute daily slot where your team can stop by, especially if you're in a busy season at work, launching a high-priority project, or working through a crisis. If you aren't available during certain times or days, that's totally okay. Just let them know so they don't wonder where did you go? Don't create anxiety for them and leave them guessing. Are you ghosting them or are you just too busy? I'll say it again. Be predictable and be dependable. That matters more than being constantly available. Also, don't just throw tasks at your team. Give them the context. Do include the why when you're delegating work. Why are these tasks or projects so important? Who's the audience? Who are the stakeholders? Let them know the decisions…
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