Everyone talks about how to be the best leader, but they end up being the most hated boss. Everyone aspires to become respected, understanding, flexible, inspiring, upright, expert, confident leaders… in short, those pseudo-qualities that motivational videos and notes extol. Entrepreneur. But why be a great leader when you can be one feared or hated? The second option sounds much more fun.
Hateful bosses discourage creativity, change, and innovative ideas; they demotivate employees, generate a tedious work environment, favor lack of communication and the generation of gossip. Those little gold coins really know how to paralyze the growth of a business!
Tips to become the most hated boss
Of course, bad bosses can never be missing from a company. So, if you want to become one, follow these tips to the letter:
1. Load them with work
Make sure your employees have overwork (ask them to do even yours). It doesn’t matter if they have to stay in the office late into the night for several days in a row. That’s what they are there for. And if you don’t like it, there’s the door.
2. Don’t recognize them
Even if they do all the hard work, take the credit. At the end of the day, if the achievements are achieved, it is thanks to you. TRUE? Never tell them how well they do their job, much less recognize them in public.
3. Be exclusive
Choose a couple of favorite employees and don’t be afraid to show your preference to the rest of the team. Bring them gifts, treat them to meals, and ask them to go to special events. Keep others under the shadow of anonymity.
4. Don’t get involved
Stay out of the tasks and processes of your work team. You don’t need to be aware of what they do and the effort their work requires; simply demand that they meet the objectives. When have you seen monarchs get involved in the work of their lackeys?
5. Better yet… distract them!
Are you bored of answering emails, cleaning your desk, uploading photos on Instagram and watering your plants? Watch dog and cat videos on Facebook and ask your employees to watch them with you. Shared laughter is always the best.
6. Be cocky
You are the expert, and your subordinates must know it at all times. Do not go to them except for what is strictly necessary, and of course, never eat with them. Reinforce your position of power with comments like “that’s why I am where I am.”
7. Be condescending
Since you are superior, address them as if they are stupid or don’t know what they are doing. Of course, always with great kindness. Tell them “look, Juanito, I’m going to explain to you how things work in the world of sales” and things like that.
8. Stay eternally busy
Get busy with a thousand tasks and never have time to advise, listen to complaints or solve problems. You have more important things to do, like attending breakfasts or answering emails. Keep your office door closed and post a sign that reads “do not disturb.”
9. Be rigid
The word “flexibility” should not be in your vocabulary. If an employee asks you to extend a delivery time, tell them that it is not possible. Set unattainable goals and tell your employees that they must achieve them “yes or yes” (ah, that motivating phrase…).
10. Make negativity your watchword
Criticize everything that is put in front of you, and preferably, never agree with anything. Bring up trouble, speak badly about your employees and other bosses or company directors. Divide and conquer, isn’t that the mantra of success?