Leaders have the chance to motivate, inspire, and drive their teams forward. So, what is it that makes some managers simply better than the rest? The answer may surprise you. In the following guide, we will be looking at these key points:
Never underestimate the power of work-life balance for managers. While there’s a rainbow array of leadership guides on the market, getting the fundamentals right is the first step. New research from the University of Florida suggests that the key to succeeding as a manager may be simply switching off and having some post-work recovery time.
The study surveyed both managers and their team to see what impact the former’s lifestyle had on their leadership skills. The findings show that managers who disconnect from their work when they get home are more refreshed the following day. It doesn't end there. This group was also rated as better managers by their teams.
“The simple message of this study is that if you want to be an effective leader at work, leave work at work," explained Klodiana Lanaj, research leader and a professor in the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business.
"This is particularly important for inexperienced leaders, as they seem to benefit the most from recovery experiences when at home. Leaders have challenging jobs as they juggle their own role responsibilities with the needs of their followers, and they need to recover from the demands of the leadership role."
Establishing a work-life balance for managers doesn't have to be hard. While there are plenty of things you can try, we are just going to cover the basics. Check out our tips to help you leave work at work and have some down time: