Seven Phrases You Should Never Say:
When managing employees, sometimes your patience is
tested by a lack of motivation, a resistance to what you are
asking or one or more ‘problem’ workers. And just because
you are the Boss does not mean you are perfect. Sometimes
we all say things we regret later.
But unlike the average worker, it’s incumbent upon the boss
to keep his nose clean when it comes to verbal
communication. You don’t have the luxury of saying
something off the cuff when you are frustrated. The last
thing you want is for your verbal missteps to demotivate
your staff, causing even bigger problems for your
organization.
An instant reactive comment can cause reputational
damage and destroy any trust your employees have in you,
which can take a lifetime to repair.
Here are seven phrases to avoid especially in the heat of the
moment:
1. “I’m the Boss. Do as I say.” We’re all adults here.
You can’t expect that your employees will take to your
hypocrisy. If you are setting different standards for
your employees than you have for yourself, you can’t
expect that they will respect what you ask them to do.
2. “You’re lucky to have a job.” If that’s how you really
feel about any of your employees, then perhaps you’re
the one who is lucky to have a job. No one works well
in an environment where they are made to feel like
somehow they’re indebted to their employer. If it’s not
working out with a particular employee then be a
professional and deal with the issues at hand. Find a
way to correct them or part ways with them
immediately. The mentality that your employee should
“kiss your ring” is immature and evidence that you
lack leadership skills.
3. “If you don’t like it, I’ll find someone who does.” As
the manager, you call most of the shots, but that
doesn’t give you a license to be a jerk. Anyone can
call herself a manager or the boss but a good one will
use leadership skills to motivate employees and deliver
results. Threatening employees with losing their jobs,
as a way to get them to do what you want, is not
sustainable. Sure, they may do what you demand at
first but eventually they will become demotivated and
unwilling to do more than the bare minimum to get by.
And that’s if they don’t quit first.
4. “why are you the only one who has a problem with
this?” if we are talking about an employee who is
always resistant or who has performance issues, then
address those immediately. If you’re talking aboutv an
employee who is relatively cooperative, who is giving
you a hard time over a particular situation, then
perhaps the problem is that you’re unwilling to listen
to her concerns or alternative ideas. Or maybe she’s
just having a bad day. Whatever the issue, don’t
assume she is being obstinate for no reason and
definitely don’t ask the above question. Never compare
employees. It’s like comparing your children – also a
bad idea.
5. “I don’t have time for this.” Are you serious? You’re
the BOSS. It’s your job to make time. Rather than out
rightly rejecting your employee’s request for your time,
block out a few minutes in the near future when you
can give your employee your undivided attention.
6. “You have no idea what stress is.” Everyone has his/
her own stress. Just because you’ve decided that
yours is greater than everyone else’s, doesn’t mean it
is and doesn’t give you the right to discount others.
7. “Do you see my name on that door?” Yeah, so what?
True that you may have built this business from the
ground up or that you’ve invested your money and
time into making this enterprise what it is today. But
you are not G-d and throwing your weight around is
not a productive way to get employees to buy in.
without your employees, good luck servicing your
clients or customers yourself.

So how does this concern me

Really are you sure?

Am the Boss do as i say

Ya phone no get space bar

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Lets see: In the nearest future i would be a jovial and motivating no nonsense Boss

Come again

ummmmmm

But the number 1 you can say is;
"shebi when month end,na me you go meet for salary na".
Trust me.that works for uncooperative employees.

Abbey2sam: So how does this concern me

who send you to comment...

5. “I don’t have time for this.” Are you serious? You’re
the BOSS. It’s your job to make time. Rather than out
rightly rejecting your employee’s request for your time,
block out a few minutes in the near future when you
can give your employee your undivided attention.

A Boss should be able to get along well with others,He should motivate, organise, and possess an ability to perform assigned duties,so when he claims that "he don't have time for this" I wonder how he will encourage his workers

Crap.

ok, ill watch ma mouth. Get your cheap dats with bonus. Check my signature.

Abbey2sam: So how does this concern me

AS YOU CAB SEE YOU HAVE DRAGED YOUR SELF INTO IT BY BOOKING SPACE.

He is d man in Aloe black's voice.

Ok

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. If this one enters frontpage today hen....... Let's wait and see!

If it's a one man business expect to hear them continually. Infact if you dare query him/her na slap go follow it. Naija bosses see themselves as a god. No be dem fault tho.......Na where we found oursleves

well, u're correct especially, if u don't like d job, sombody else

Hmmm

Ain't no feeling like being in charge..

Rubbish....Total rubbish!!!

ok

if the boss lyk mk im say anything cuscwen tym reach na im seat i go siddon

so what now

afolayanto: If it's a one man business expect to hear them continually. Infact if you dare query him/her na slap go follow it. Naija bosses see themselves as a god. No be dem fault tho.......Na where we found oursleves

I have never used these words for my staff... So you are wrong...

The only time such ever occured.... my secretary was coming late (around 9-10 a.m.) for almost a month, I told her if she continues like that, I will drop her...I don't think that's bad considering the fact that it affects my business

spanzed: who send you to comment...

abi oo. must he comment??