Bosses who Boss too much

Now how could that be? They are the boss. Well, sometimes they overstep the line and boss about things that aren't even worth their time of day. I think some people need too much control and therefore pick every little thing they can control and force the issue.

Has it ever helped "Suzie Loo" the boss to have a more efficient and effective team if she demands to be called "Mrs. Loo" or "Miss Loo." What about the approach of being called "Mrs. Suzie"-- does that garner her more respect? This all in place of letting her employees call her Suzie, or if she prefers, Susan.

I feel that this type of management only belittles the employees and unless you have an egotistical maniac of an employee, it does no good. Even then, no good. All you do is alienate your employees and make them feel like they are children in your eyes.

So for all the mangers reading my blog (and why are you doing that when you should be working?), pick your battles. Ask your employees to call you Joseph if you don't like the nickname Joey. However, please don't ask that they call you Mr. Joseph. It's just lame.