ver see the movie "Horrible Bosses?" The movie may be an exaggeration but let's be honest, we all know that people don't quit jobs, they quit managers. In this difficult hiring market, benevolent leadership is something all managers should strive for. Being a stronger and better leader can help you retain team members, even when the work environment is difficult and budgets are tight. What can we do as leaders to make sure our team feels respected and successful?

1. DON'T JUST
PLAY THE GAME,
WIN IT:
DON'T JUST
PLAY THE GAME,
WIN IT:
SURVIVING AND THRIVING
AS A LEADER

2. Lesson 1:
Be a human being
Lesson 1:
Be a human being
No one wants to work for a machine.
Remember your team is made up of real
people with their own challenges.

3. Lesson 2:
School's never out
Lesson 2:
School's never out
A good leader never stops learning.
Read, observe actively, and ask for advice
when you need it.

4. Lesson 3:
To err is human
Lesson 3:
To err is human
Own up to your mistakes and your team
will respect you for it.
Show them the same consideration when
they mess up.

5. Lesson 4:
Have their back
Lesson 4:
Have their back
Your team will work better if
they know you have their back.
Try, as far as possible,
to solve issues internally.