“A bad boss creates a morale crisis.” Ricardo Semler: The Seven-Day Weekend
Given the statistics for disengaged employees, there are clearly a phenomenal number of organisations out there that have a morale crisis, which – following this logic – means there are an awful lot of companies out there with bad bosses. Of course you aren’t one of them, are you?
However, a little soul-searching is often good. So just stop to consider the possibility. What sort of boss are you? If your team or your organisation is suffering from an employee engagement problem could it be that the problem might be with you and not them?
Now, of course I cannot answer the question on your behalf. Perhaps you might be able to, but your answer might always be challenged. Undoubtedly, the people best placed to tell you are your people, if you are brave enough to ask them. Are you? And if you are, would you be prepared to listen and – more importantly – do something about it? That might even answer the question for you!