No Need To Tell How Much You Earn
Employees already think most bosses are pompous jerks. No need to throw fuel on the fire by yammering on about your new car or whining about your agonizing kitchen addition. Instead, try to avoid talking about your personal expenses altogether. No one needs to know that you're rolling in dough.
No Need To Tell How Bad You Are Off
Maybe you're barely scraping by. Keep it to yourself. No matter how little you're making right now, your employees still want to feel like the company is doing well. No need to take the wind out of their sails by telling them the truth. Besides, even if you are broke, they'll still probably think you're doing better than them. That's just what it means to be the boss.
Above Gossip
Water cooler gossip between co-workers is one thing, but the boss needs to rise above it. No matter how you really feel about your employees – or even your peers – don't share it with your employees. It's tacky and, ultimately, makes you look bad
No Sharing SEX
Gay, straight, married or single; do not, under any circumstances, tell your employees about your intimate life. Nothing will undermine your authority faster than sharing the details of your hot date. No matter how certain you are that you are just like the rest of your staff, you are not. Do not reveal any details about your most personal of personal relationships.
Why You Do Not Sleep At Night
There's a reason you make the big bucks. You are the one who is paid to worry about the big picture. Don't burden your employees with worries that are rightfully yours. Keep your concerns on a need-to-know basis and, even then, only share what's definite, not all the bad things that might happen.
Your Former Company Is Great
Sure, your old company was great. But, don't forget, you left for a reason. No one at your new company wants to hear about how much fun your former co-workers were or how great the company softball team was. It's kind of like dating. Everyone knows you had a relationship before, but that doesn't mean they want to hear about it.
Do Not Leak
As the boss, you get the news – good and bad -- before everyone else. Don't play favorites with your employees by leaking company information to a select few. Make sure information is disseminated consistently and professionally.
Who Is The Real Boss
Even if you are taking orders from above, no one respects bosses who shirk their responsibilities. Rather than blame every unsavory order on "management," make it your job to help your employees try to see the other side of the coin. It may not always work, but at least you'll look like you're taking your job seriously.
Who Is the Real You
Whether it's politics, religion or current events, once you're the boss, you can't afford to alienate your staff (or your customers) by wearing your convictions on your sleeve. If you want to get into it with the rest of the team, stick to talking sports and movies.
Do Not Spill The Bean
Even if you're friendly with some of your staff, it's essential that you don't spill the beans on who's making what. Salaries are often decided based on a number of complicated factors, but your employees probably won't take that into consideration when they hear that their colleague makes more than they do. Save yourself the headache and just keep mum on the number
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