SUPERVISORS AND LEADERSHIP ABILITIES
When do supervisors lose their leadership? Supervision literally means “watching over”. However, in reality, it’s a lot more complex than just keeping an eye on staff or operations. There is a leadership component in supervision. Hence a good supervisor should also be a good leader – positively influencing others to want to follow. A bad supervisor is that supervisor who lacks leadership skills, ability or training. In other words, they ‘work’ without the leadership component of supervision. They might think they are doing a great job, but everyone around them knows they are not. People find it very difficult to follow them because there is no leadership. So when do supervisors lose their leadership? When they exhibit any of the following actions and behaviors: Lead and Manage by Intimidation When a supervisor uses force and threats to get things done, trying to intimidate others with their tone of voice, body language, and harsh words. Being abrasive, harsh, and severe. Criticize...