Be the Tough Boss, but NOT the Jerk

Being the boss and being popular is rarely an option. Your employees have their own issues at times and consider your interference, or demands to be against their own desires most of the time. Having to go boss around a guy in packaging for shipping when you sit in a corner office all day doesn't usually make them happy to see you. Obviously you run into a large range of employees from the butt kisser to the "I'm smarter than you" types. Doesn't mean you have to be a complete jerk to everyone to get them to listen, or even gain respect. So how do you get things done without being a jerk of a boss? Here are some tips to make your employees feel like you aren't a slave driver and that you recognize what they do.

Kanstul Trumpets

Man...this takes me back. I remember when I was in maybe the 3rd or 4th grade and fresh off our magical instruments the recorder. I wanted to join the band and play the saxophone, but of course since i was late to the party the music instructor told me that I couldn't play it! Instead he made me take on the not the awesome kanstul trumpets, but I was told to learn the cornet. I thought it was just some beginner trumpet for the longest time. Well that lasted a few months and then I gave up on it in favor of playing the electric keyboard and guitar.