What Bad Managers, Good Managers, and Great Managers Do

Here is an email that I received from somebody who read this article:

Worked for Toyota in the past and had the privilege to work under Managers who helped shape me into the Manager I am today.

I was recently let go by a Manager who believed in yelling and belittling the hard working people on the floor to get his point across. He could not give me a reason why he was letting me go but I believe it was because our management styles clashed.

The majority of the staff walked out on my boss the day I was let go. They sent me messages thanking me for being the only Manager who ever respected and engaged them in decision making and continuous improvement.

Toyota had taught me that people come before the cars! If we treat the employees with the respect that they deserve, it will reflect on the end product. Respect of People is value added to any company.

Thanks for reminding me what a great manager is! I will forever live by this regardless of what some “Bad Manager” thinks!