Want to be a good boss

STEPPING STONES FOR CAN-DO BOSSES

EXTRACTION FROM GOOD BOSS BAD BOSS, How to be the Best… and Learn from the Worst BY ROBERT I SUTTON, PhD

1. When a promising idea is suggested, say (as often as possible): 'GREAT! DO IT!'

2. Assign worst smart talkers to shadow best doers

3. Repeat  same simple good things until the message shapes what people do

4. Tell juicy stories: about simple things to start and destructive things to stop

5. Link hot emotions to cool actions