Caring as a Manager

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ListeningListening to what your direct reports say about the things that concern them shows them that they are important

As a manager or organizational leader, what you do and say is closely monitored by the people who report to you. Your direct reports focus a lot of attention on you.

An overall approach to showing you care involves acknowledging individual views, encouraging people, and being sincere in your interest.

Use this checklist to rate yourself on the various behaviors of a caring manager.