In the face of powerful employees, how do leaders stand tall?
Aura is actually a very abstract word. If we want to make it concrete, we should be able to say this: as soon as a person with a strong aura appears, everyone's eyes follow him, take him as the center, and always pay attention to him. Follow him, are willing to follow him, obey him, even if this person is not capable or capable, but everyone is willing to listen to him. Just like a person who has his own aura, his words, and every look in his eyes are willing to serve him, which is also his super influence.
People with strong aura can be roughly divided into three categories.
The first category has a deep background and has resources. Maybe this kind of person is not powerful in itself, but there are powerful people behind them to support him.
The second category is a strong heart, with real talents and real learning. There are real people, confident that they can solve all problems. There is no fear in the heart, and the natural aura is strong.
The third category is those who have been working or working for a long time, have a rich network of contacts, and have a good understanding of the industry and the company. There is a so-called senior qualification.
For subordinates with aura, the first reaction of many people is to suppress. Is this really the only way? Let us analyze it.
There are three results of suppressing subordinates:
You forced him away.
He forced you away
If you do not suppress success, you will be wronged.
No. 2 and No. 3 are equal to failure to suppress, which is the last thing you want to see.
The first looks like you have succeeded, but the drawbacks are also obvious.
First of all, it is a loss for the department and the company for an employee with aura, ability or network to force such a general away.
Secondly, to force away a person with aura, how to solve if there is a second or third? Your ability to solve these kinds of problems has not improved.
Third, other employees will be afraid of your jealousy and ability, and may not exert all their strength, affecting the overall performance and morale of the department.
So whether the suppression is successful or not, for you, the result is not so perfect.
Some people can't help but ask: Can't the subordinate be convinced by the success of suppression, and the two will coexist peacefully and write brilliantly together? Such an outcome can be achieved, but it must not be through repression alone.
It might be more rational to figure out why his aura is strong and then prescribe the right medicine.
For the first category above: the background background is strong.
Those who walk sideways in the company are either "founding fathers" or have a strong background. Such as big boss relatives and friends. Suggestion: So when you encounter such a situation, first find out if the background is super powerful. If it is true, the boss has placed him under you, then you can only go with the flow. After all, you are working for the boss, and you have to bow your head under the roof.
For the second category: strong ability.
Some people really have no business ability. They walk in the crowd and bring their own aura. Of course, this aura is also due to the self-confidence brought about by his excellent ability. Whether intentional or not, it seems like a threat to leadership.
Suggestion: Such employees can delegate authority + have challenging tasks. Give him a small power, such as a project manager or lead a small team, set a more challenging goal, preferably what you are good at, and then give you the result, don't restrict the process too much. Because he is more conceited, he thinks it can be done. If it is completed, the next task can continue to increase; if it is not completed, it is a good opportunity for you to take the opportunity to put forward your suggestions and ideas to establish your professionalism and sense of authority.
The third type: Qualified senior
We often say that some old people in some companies "rely on the old and sell the old", which is more reflected in the fact that he has been in the company for a long time, has a wide network of contacts, and has a certain appeal in his words. Maybe the boss respects three points.
Suggestion: For such subordinates, I am afraid to give both kindness and power. Well, it is to win over intentionally, by influencing him and using his influence to build your influence. For example, when setting up a new project, you can ask him for his opinion, which departments to cooperate with, and ask him to help communicate according to his suggestions, which will give him a sense of superiority and gradually narrow the distance between you. Wei, if this "old man" is "complicit in chaos", then seize the opportunity to "kill one person as an example" and use the system to restrain him.
Employees and leaders should be a prosperous relationship. Respect, not only to respect subordinates, but also to respect subordinates whose aura and abilities are stronger than yours
This is particularly important. In order to be respected by others, you must first understand respect for others. If you don’t respect your subordinates, your subordinates will certainly not respect you either. Don’t look at your subordinates who seem to obey you and never complain, but they all have a steel scale in their hearts, and they are always calculating and weighing Waiting for one day they will be overwhelmed, and the one-time outbreak will be even more terrifying.