Hi, it's Tina from Top Practices, the Virtual Practice Management Institute, here with a one-minute management tip for you today.
Today, it's all about walking the talk and earning respect. I'm going to focus on employers and office managers because one of the biggest mistakes business owners and managers make is assuming that the people they hire-their staff-automatically respect them.
This just isn't so. Employees can respect your position, but as an employer or manager, you need to earn their respect just as they need to earn yours. Here are two valuable tips on earning respect from your employees:
Realize that your employees have real value. They are not just there to do a job. Their input and opinions need to be listened to and taken into consideration.
Be true to your words. If you expect certain standards to be upheld by your staff, make sure you are upholding them yourself. If you want your employees to start work at a certain time, make sure you are there starting yours. If patients are to be seen at eight o'clock, doctor, make sure you're ready to see them at eight o'clock. Lead your team by your actions because they are watching and learning from you.
Be the leader they can be proud to work for and respect.