Trait, Traitor or Treachery

Good supervisors are sometime found. More often they are made. Supervisors are often selected for certain traits or abilities. Many prospective supervisors can learn tenets of the job, but positve character traits cannot be taught in the same way. A traitor is someone who betrays another person or their own country whereas treachery is a broader concept and might include deliberately or knowingly violating a trust, or systematically undermining a persons confidence. Here are positive primary character traits to consider: Courageous supervisors do what's right, not what's popular. A positive attitude brings out the best in others. Don't take life too seriously. Encourage good clean fun. Be approachable and flexible. Take it a step further. Reach out to the friendless and listen to their story. Supervisors must be fair in their dealings with others. Don't frustrate workers or treat them unfairly. Seek out wise counsel and keep a confidence unless it is unsafe. Being organized, resourceful and having great insight into what makes people tick secondary character traits. A supervisor that is not organized may delegate authority to an employee that is more organized. Traditionally the President has had a team of advisors to brief him on important details. Supervisors can also draw on the resourcefulness of advisors or employees. A wise supervisor understands his or her own limitations and will draw upon expertise of others.