Just because you’re someone’s boss doesn’t mean you have to assert your dominance over them.  

You don’t have to manage every little thing they do. 

You don’t have to be a dick. You can be a boss and be respected without being a totalitarian.

You can have respect by showing your worth. By bringing value to meetings. By showing you want to help.

You don’t want to be the manager that is just the numbers guy. You’re a glorified baby sitter in that scenario. You have no value to the team besides making sure your guys are constantly working and hitting their numbers.

There is so much more to it than that. 

Focus on developing people. Focus on long term success not just short term immediate outcomes.

Give them feedback that will actually help them grow not just make more calls or send more emails. 

If you really want to be a top manager that manages top performers you need to think big picture.

Of course, you want to make sure your guys and gals are doing their work but don’t be a Nazi about it. 

If someone is busting their ass but not hitting their goal numbers, help them in the areas they lack. Help them in meetings. Improve their confidence with your confidence in them.

Show your intentions with your employees and help them get better in the future.