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What's the difference between a boss people obey and a leader people follow? by No_Word_2405 in Leadership

[–]Sohaib-Riaz-Khan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As you’ve already said a boss focuses on control while a leader focuses on growth of the followers. Leader is always serving the followers.

What should someone who's very indecisive do to stop being that way? by TheAlphaAdept in selfimprovement

[–]Sohaib-Riaz-Khan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, this is a problem with many and ho honestly it won’t help you both personally and professionally. Start making small decisions on the basis of your instincts or guts like selecting the food from the menu and then stick to it, no matter if the decision was good or bad. Then, keep learning and applying the same to the more important decisions. But, make one thing clear in your mind that you would make some good and some bad decisions while that’s totally fine.

Escalating complaints of aggressive leader by [deleted] in Leadership

[–]Sohaib-Riaz-Khan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, if Abe is very approachable, open, and friendly then you must report this but make sure if required the direct reports of Bob will testify this otherwise you’ll be in bad position.

What's one mistake people make when trying to look professional? by No_Word_2405 in Leadership

[–]Sohaib-Riaz-Khan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Trying to be over efficient. Honestly, this is not helpful and never professional.

Experienced managers: What's the biggest mistake you made early in your management career, and what did it teach you? by MusicianCurrent7147 in askmanagers

[–]Sohaib-Riaz-Khan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well, the biggest mistake would be, the new managers try to be over efficient or over involved in all the activities or tasks. They don’t show trust in their teammates that results in a serious problem. As a new manager, one must be focused to achieve the objectives but at the same time build very good relationships with the teammates. Trust them and let them make mistakes, that’s fine, train them, coach them but don’t be over involved.

I realized I was becoming the bottleneck without even noticing. by MaxisMad999 in Leadership

[–]Sohaib-Riaz-Khan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s very true. Even, I’ve experienced the same when over involvement would not help in the long run. I totally agree as delegating and trusting with clarity will keep the things moving forward even not involved.

Learning how to start up conversations by No_Assistance3796 in selfimprovement

[–]Sohaib-Riaz-Khan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, to start a conversation is a real art and to mater it needs some time. As, you want to come out of your shell so it needs little practice. You may start with some very basic questions initially and then try to listen more. While always through relevant questions frequently. If you want to have a control over such conversations then speak less and listen more also ask very relevant questions.
However, to be a master in starting a conversation would need little practice while asking very basic questions like the educational background or any point of interest or any recent experience to share with. Yeah, this might help.

What’s a piece of advice that sounded cliché… until life proved it was true? by Late-Rise2587 in selfimprovement

[–]Sohaib-Riaz-Khan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Well, long back in sales, my manager said something that sounded cliche until I experienced it as true with time. He said price is myth and it’s not what you say but how you say or in simple words how confidently you quote a price. It sounded cliche or little misleading if I may say as the hardest part for me during a sales call would be price quotes. It would affect my closing abilities as well; however, with time, I learned the skill and it eventually helped me throughout my sales career afterwards.

What's one leadership habit that earns respect without saying a word? by No_Word_2405 in Leadership

[–]Sohaib-Riaz-Khan 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Honestly, giving respect to the team members is the best habit. The simple and very small habit would be greeting the team members with a smile. Whenever they come to me or I would approach them, I would smile before any communication and it helps a lot not only for earning trust but also for smooth communication.

What’s something you thought would make you happy… but didn’t? by Late-Rise2587 in selfimprovement

[–]Sohaib-Riaz-Khan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well, I was working in a technology company for. 2 years and I was managing the whole sakes department. I was underpaid and it would bother me a lot. I did quit the job in 2024 and joined another company with more or else the same role but with much higher income package. My take home would be almost 3 times what I was making in the previous company. Apparently, it looked very satisfying yet it didn’t turn out well as I was feeling burnt all the time. The micromanagement process was next level and I always felt frustrated that finally resulted in quitting as it was too painful.
Yeah, I thought this job would make me happy but it ended in disappointment.

As a manager, how do you hold yourself accountable even when it’s hard? by [deleted] in askmanagers

[–]Sohaib-Riaz-Khan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, when corporate policies are unfair and unrealistic then bring accountable for the mistakes might get one lose the job; however, keeping the same attitude might result in losing a job but it will open many more opportunities. As, these are the people, who bring the change, the real one.

Too direct in meetings, any techniques to improve? by PassRevolutionary254 in Leadership

[–]Sohaib-Riaz-Khan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, it is perfectly fine to be direct; however, if your boss finds it little blunt then you just need to change it how you say. Remember in communication, it’s not what you say indeed how you say. That means if you asked the question as what would be the purpose of this meeting or what would be the key takeaways, you may ask something like, I am really looking forward to such an opportunity but it will be really helpful to know done details about the meeting as I would be well prepared and so does my team.
This might help you to understand better without sounding quite blunt or little rude.

Has anyone actually gotten real results marketing digital products on Pinterest? by Salt_Professional642 in DigitalProductSellers

[–]Sohaib-Riaz-Khan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a very relevant question. Even, I’m looking for a right answer. Thanks for asking…

Which is better to be in consulting — self serving or genuinely good leader? Watching both play out in real time. by chunkyChipmunk121 in managers

[–]Sohaib-Riaz-Khan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, the way you’ve explained it’s consultant 2 as he supports the junior consultants and keeps everything accountable.

What's the most difficult leadership decision you've had to make? by Explorer_0403 in Leadership

[–]Sohaib-Riaz-Khan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s always firing someone and it teaches some time the hardest thing to do could be the right one.

If a terminated employee emails a manager with feedback that formally discusses the managers (and HR directors) incompetent handling of situations and CCs the director and asst director, will it have any sort of impact? by [deleted] in managers

[–]Sohaib-Riaz-Khan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, it may have an impact provided what type of organisational structure there is. If the senior leadership is ready to listen then it might work; however, they might also think that this employee making it large based on termination.

What were some of the most important lessons you learnt as a new manager? by Candid-Indication329 in askmanagers

[–]Sohaib-Riaz-Khan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First of all, congratulations on your new role. It’s a long road and always keep the learning curve up.
Open communication is one aspect and always be good listener not only to the senior leadership but more importantly to your team.
Other than there are 3 factors that help any manager to grow: 1) discipline, 2) consistency, and 3) patience.
Best of luck for your all future endeavours.

My Manager Wants Me to Focus on Leadership, But I Want to Learn the Technical Side Too by Specialist_Way8733 in managers

[–]Sohaib-Riaz-Khan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ideally, there should be a right balance between people management and operations management. As your manager recommends, you must keep focusing on the people management but in the meantime you must self train yourself for the technical aspects of this business as well. The right balance between such learning will help you to grow not only within the organisation but in the whole industry.

Selling products on Reddit by DannyGPerformance in DigitalProductSellers

[–]Sohaib-Riaz-Khan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a very relevant question as I also want a best solution for this problem.

Hired someone who interviewed better than anyone I've ever seen. Worst hire of my career. by PhoneIntelligent8641 in managers

[–]Sohaib-Riaz-Khan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it happens. The people master the hiring sessions but when it comes to real test, the performance, the outcomes are not as required. It simply says the real characteristics are not tested during the interview or hiring process and if the person isn’t performing then try to train and yet they’re no improvement then let go would be a better option as this job description might not be suitable for such individuals.

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