How to Stop Being Bossy 

Being bossy has its own charms: You can pompously fan your superiority, keep employees on a tight leash,
and hurl truckloads of work without mercy. However, gaining superiority at the expense of your reputation is not a good bargain. Here are some simple tips to follow for those who would like to shed their Devil-like horns and be more approachable to their employees.


1. Stop Being a Perfectionist: Since you know that perfection is an elusive concept, you are willing to drive people to any length to achieve it. But you must understand that such passion might not be shared by them. Not only will they find your standards impossible to live up to, but will secretly dislike your annoying perseverance. Thus, to maintain good team spirit, it is in your best interest to let the idea of perfection sail out of the window. Instead, try focusing on getting the job done at an agreeable standard.

2. Stop Being a Know-It-All: It is extremely annoying to work for someone who makes such a pompous show of their omniscience. Being a ‘control freak’ might work in the confines of your own home, but in the work place, it will tend to reflect as an irritating aspect of your personality. Try and take a step back and assume that the employees will have the adequate intelligence to know how to get the work done.

3. Be Patient: Being a leader, it is increasingly difficult to let someone assume the responsibility or watch someone fumble at a simple task that you can accomplish in a flash. So, it is advised to be patient with your employees and let them learn from their mistakes. This will promote a greater team spirit and will let you earn their trust.

4. Trust the Employees: Being bossy means that you naturally assume that your employees are bungling fools when it comes to work. However, you need to pay more attention than that. Instead of focusing on their shortcomings, direct your attention to their progress and their potential. Provide positive feedback when someone works well. Trust them enough to let them make their own mistakes and guide them when they fall.

5. Build Consensus: With a democratic government handling the country, such rampant dictatorship in the workplace will not be tolerated. Deconstruct the idea of leading, instead focus on building a self-sufficient team. Seek consensus on your personal opinion regarding projects. Not only will this make the neglected opinions come to the fore, but will also promote a sense of belonging, within the workplace.

6. Generate Feedback: Communication in the workplace begins to stagnate when it is flows in only one direction. Let your employees know that you admit to being a ‘control freak’ and are willing to change. Be humble and ask them to let you know when your bossy side begins to show and reassure them that you will try and control it. This sort of feedback will make you aware of yourself and minimize your 'bossy' streak.
Being bossy doesn’t necessarily make you a good boss. To maintain a healthy working atmosphere, you need to pay attention to your employees’ needs. Following the above mentioned steps will ensure that your bossy and conceited side never surfaces at your workplace.