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Which is better: Should a boss be loved or feared?
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I would try to reframe the meaning of fear in the context of team projects.
I should not fear my boss as a person, I should be afraid of the consequences of my mistakes. If I do not fear these consequences, it either means there are none (and therefore my job has no impact) or that my boss is always ready to cover for me (and therefore I will never develop autonomy).
My boss should do their best to create a friendly environment for me to work and grow, but they should also be clear on what is expected from me, within which deadlines, and what happens if I don't meet the deadlines.
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A boss should be loved, as love creates a basis for long-term cooperation and an environment in which people can openly challenge each other for progress. Fear might work in the short term, but paralyses teams in the long run.
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They should be admired but indirectly command authority and respect to motivate others to get the job done. By being loved/admired, you encourage your teammates to be honest and authentic when working together, which is great for dissolving team conflict and improved performance
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Nichts davon ist wirklich gut. Eine Balance finde ich wichtig. Wen man liebt möchte man nicht verletzen und teilt ggf wichtige (schlechte) Infos nicht. Gefüttchete dann traut man sich nicht zu sagen. Skala Richtung geliebt ist besser als gefürchtet.
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I believe the answer line lies in the fine line between fear and love
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Depends on the context of the situation. Feared, if an organisation needs to act very quickly and has very clear restrictions to deliver. Loved, as a default operation to foster collaboration among peers and subordinates and to form trusted alliances towards leading the organisation.
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If the interviewer and I were getting along well, I would actually just quote Machiavelli back at him (just for the funny element). But if you want a more serious answer, I think you have to elucidate that there has to be a healthy balance of both in a work environment. If people respect/love their boss, they're more likely to output higher quality work because they feel their boss deserves that quality. Fear is also critical in maintaining credibility in the workplace. I would generally choose to equate fear to establishing consequences for employees. Someone can love you all they want, but if they don't fear giving you bad work then there's a greater risk the deliverables aren't up to par.
tldr: just quote machiavelli, he says it beautifully
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A boss should be loved. When a boss is loved, the whole team is ready to work and do their work the best way. A loved boss would offer a friendly environment that encourage everyone to work and grow. As well, a boss should communicate clearly what is demanded and know when to talk firmly too.
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Be loved because teamwork is so much more valuable than a boss who is feared and employees would do more for a boss they admire.
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I believe a boss is much better lived than feared. “love” or other positive emotions allow the manager to use a mich wider set of tools to get to the goal the team need to measure up to
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I think both usually apply. That is if you understand “feared” as respected or in a sense that implies that you don't want to make any mistakes because you might fear consequences.
However, since the question is “which is better”: I'd say to be loved is better than to be feared. In the right conditions, when a boss is a leader and not a boss in the archaical sense, they create an environment where I can thrive. In such an environment I would also be extrinsically motivated to do my job exceptionally well, despite my intrinsic motivation. As an example I currently have a boss who is more feared than love. I try to thrive despite his presence but never feel he appreciates anything I do. So I do my best despite him and not because he inspires me to do my best.
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For me better loved, as fearing the boss could lead to less innovation and less initiatives from the team. But love should come you a form of firmness.
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A boss should neither be loved note feared. A good leader should be respected.
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Respected (by deserving it)
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I think the boss should be loved. As I am a big Fan od world best boss. Michael Scott. Lol. Jokes aside.
A leader should be loved as it creates a healthy environment in the workplace. A happy leader is better at leading his team and with confidence while backing his team members. A feared manager will have inputs from its team and has a less potential of exploring all amazing ideas and opportunities.
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He should be Loved not feared
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Fundamentally a boss should be loved, so they have the trust and acceptance of his employees. Yet they must make sure their likeability doesn't compromise their integrity or authority. They have to make clear announcements and make sure the direction they take is followed by their employees.
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A little bit of both, perhaps. A boss at once needs to be loved in order to hold favor with their team, while also being respected.
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In my opinion, I believe a boss should be loved. A boss should demonstrate strong leadership and guidance skills in a way whereby he/she is fair to: the company , his/her team and to the integrity of the role. In a workplace environment, when a boss is loved, this creates a positive atmosphere and increases motivation as well as enhances teamwork and this would ultimately result in a more efficient and productive impact on a professional and personal level for everyone on the team.
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Fear is a concept which should not have a place at work. Fear reduces performance, intimidates people and leads to dissatisfaction.
Blind love is also a concept which should not have a place at work. Love makes people follow the decisions of someone without questioning them, leading to potentially bad outcomes.
A boss should be respected for his seniority, knowledge and leadership. However, he should never be intimidating. A boss who knows how to gain the respect of his co-workers will always be loved, but not blindly.
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