How 'safe' leaders get more out of their employees

摘要

Are you a "safe" leader? No, not one who always plays it safe. We mean one who instills a sense of safety in the people the leader manages.rnPeople don't hesitate to approach safe leaders, and so these leaders always have allies. Their reports:rn1. Alert the leader when something is seriously out of whack.rn2. Offer constructive suggestions that make the leader look good, and rn3. Make independent decisions, unafraid of possible consequences, that lighten the leader's load.rnThe good news about being a safe rnleader: You don't need an elaborate plan that diverts you from your work.