The CEO of Volkswagen’s Spanish unit recently spoke about how leadership involves the unlearning of management principles, but instead to become more human. This particularly true now as the workforce gets primarily comprised of millennials. For this generation, a paycheck, benefits and bonuses do not inspire much. Instead they also crave meaning, connectedness and happiness. While most leaders rate themselves, as competent, it is their subordinates who will the main judges. The results of a recent survey by Forbes gives a shocking result that up to two-thirds of employees would be happy to leave their jobs if it meant that their bosses got fired. Another survey by marketing research giant Gallup has found out that over four-fifths of professionals find their leaders as uninspiring. A McKinsey study quotes that productivity goes up substantially when employees are motivated. A subtle movement is taking place across the board of companies such as Accenture, Microsoft, Starbucks, LinkedIn and Marriott on a more human approach towards leadership. To start off, a personal hands-on approach is needed. Leaders need to be aware of their own strengths and weaknesses before they can guide others. Being selfless and compassionate are two other qualities now being stressed upon.

Source:https://hbr.org/2018/01/why-do-so-many-managers-forget-theyre-human-beings?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_weekly&utm_campaign=weeklyhotlist&referral=00202&spMailingID=18962244&spUserID=OTY0OTMwNTk5NwS2&spJobID=1200305500&spReportId=MTIwMDMwNTUwMAS2

Uploaded Date:17 February 2018