In tradie businesses it is easy for the line to be blurred between being the boss & a mate.
It can be difficult to be firm & direct with your staff while maintaining relationship, but it is important to be both.

Being too much of a mate and not enough of a boss can look like: staff underperforming, staff getting shitty when corrected, expectations may not be clear, too much fun not enough work.
And on the flip side if we are too much of a boss (dictating & controlling) and not enough of a mate (relational) it can look like: Staff are disconnected & disengaged, they underperform, they don’t feel valuable to you or the business.

**Some traits of a strong leader:**
- Organised
- Decisive
- Has the ability to communicate well
- Approachable
- Respectful
- Leads by example
- Open to feedback
- Knowledgeable and sharing of info
- Open to change
- Understanding

Which of these are you smashing? And which areas may need improving?

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