What kind of boss are you?
Article Date: Apr 06 2005A third of all bosses are inspirational, motivational and concerned with their staff’s wellbeing, according to a new survey from Lloyds TSB and Working Families.
The research asked respondents to rate their bosses in one of four main management styles, classed as the Tyrant, the Pussycat, the Entertainer and the Leader. While 32% were identified as good Leaders, there were more Pussycats (39%) and a worrying number of Tyrants (21%) leaving just 8% as Entertainers.
The categories were defined as follows:
The Tyrant
Dictatorial and ruthless, favouring short-term gains over long-term success, putting profit before people.
The Pussycat
Tries hard to be an effective leader but doesn’t always get it right, often letting the heart rule the head.
The Entertainer
More interested in being an entertainer and everyone’s best friend, than an effective leader. The ‘David Brent’ of bosses.
The Leader
Inspiring and motivational, encouraging teamwork, relationship building and the personal development of staff. Close to the ideal manager.
‘We know that managers who have found work-life balance works for their teams are the best persuaders of their peers,’ commented Sarah Jackson of Working Families. ‘It’s already clear that employees around the country really appreciate bosses who help them to balance their responsibilities at work and at home.’
