Unhappy leaders don't inspire confidence in others and during these periods, a supervisor's leadership abilities may wane.
Missing big goals, managing difficult employees, even personal problems can stress out a supervisor. Managers and department heads need to have the willingness and ability to motivate their key leaders. Utilize practical steps to detect, understand and motivate the supervisor to change his attitude. Invest in mid-management, raise company productivity and make the workplace a happier place for everyone.
1.Look for evidence of unhappiness like shoddy work, vocal complaints or frequent absences.
2.Request a private meeting and invite the supervisor to be candid about his unhappiness. Assure the supervisor that the meeting is confidential. Allow the employee to share the reasons for his unhappiness. If the employee seems unwilling to talk, don't pressure him.
3.Respond to the supervisor's complaint by dealing with the source of his unhappiness, if applicable. Managers may need to consult with the supervisor and give the appropriate authority to deal with the situation. If the issue is a personal problem, encourage the supervisor to get the help he needs. This may come in the form of time off or a visit with a human resources representative.
4.Review the employee's records to see what motivational devices have worked in the past. If there are no records, ask the employee which two things motivate him most: perks, bonuses, prizes or recognition. Take note of his answers.
5.Provide the necessary motivation, according to the employee's responses.
6.Give the supervisor a challenging project to tackle or provide him with additional training.
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