Ruling with an iron fist does not get results

The speaker shares an experience with a dreadful manager who used fear and manipulation, leading to self-doubt. Upon the manager's departure, it became clear that the issue was not with the employees. This experience taught the speaker valuable lessons on effective management, emphasizing a praise-based environment, transparency, and clear communication.

What management style did the speaker's former manager use?

• Empathetic and supportive

• Fear-based and manipulative

• Collaborative and inclusive

• Innovative and flexible

How did the speaker initially feel about their performance under the dreadful manager?

• Confused and self-doubting

• Indifferent and detached

• Motivated and inspired

• Confident and assured

What realization did the speaker and their colleagues come to after the manager left?

• The team was underperforming

• The industry was too competitive

• The manager was the root of the problems

• The company needed restructuring

What approach did the speaker adopt to improve the work environment?

• Praise-based and transparent communication

• Frequent team meetings and discussions

• Increased workload and pressure

• Strict rules and regulations

How does the speaker suggest handling poor performance?

• Ignore the issue

• Publicly criticize the individual

• Send a group email

• Have a private one-on-one conversation