As a CEO, making the best impression on your staff is crucial. It can set the tone of the day, and it will allow your employees to approach you with any questions or concerns they may have. Here are some simple tips on how to be a successful CEO, or even just a successful employee before you get to that rung of the corporate ladder. These are not just for credit union CEOs, but for any company.
Greeting your staff with a daily smile will not only give off the impression that you want to be here, but it will also show the positive, go-getter attitude your company praises.
Try stepping into management’s shoes. What do you think are some important qualities a CEO should represent?
Take a potential employee. Eager to find a new “work home,” that person will take in everything they see at the job interview. They will judge and take notes on how the employees interact with each other, what the workspace is like, and how they were greeted at the door. It is important for the CEO to always inspire and motivate their staff on how to respect one another and build each other up. Your boss may not be the “big bad wolf” after all. CU Times also had an article some time ago that we thought had some great advice as well.
Remember, be open to new ideas. Always think about your employees and how to better take care of them, and how your actions can affect them. Those who better foster such relationships find a more loyal staff and less turnover. Be a strong communicator and realize how your words could be construed or taken out of context as well as be able to communicate your point fully.
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