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297B­WINDOWS­DOORS_Layout­1­­2/18/14­­10:10­AM­­Page­1 wo r k p l ac e h e a lt h & sa f e t y 40 per cent of employees leave their workplace due to bullying and 47 per cent reported workplace issues as a source of stress. DOOR and WINDOW REPLACEMENT HARDWARE These are just some of the many traits that make a successful leader, but what if your leaders have the traits of a bully? Effective leaders and managers get results working with people, but th ere is a difference between the ‘boss’ and the leader. There are those that when appointed as the manager appoint themselves as the ‘boss’, neglecting the fundamental function of their role to be a leader. To be a truly effective leader or manager, one must make appropriate use of their granted authority and earned power. Being appointed to these roles does not automatically make the manager or leader effective. Leaders earn the respect for the authority from the people they supervise. It’s not a popularity contest, tough decisions will need to be made. “Leadership is solving problems. The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them. They have either lost confidence that you can help or concluded you do not care. Either case is a failure of leadership.” General Colin Powell Former United States Secretary of State • Screen Wire, Supplies, and Tools Ask yourself; could you take your problems to a ‘boss’ bully? If you don’t want the leaders of your organisation to be bullies, teach them how to act today in a responsible and professional way that encompasses respect and compassion. • Storm Door and Window Supplies • Commercial Door Hardware • Insulating Glass Supplies and Tools • Patio Door Hardware Join one of the innovative Prevent, Detect, Correct workshops being held nationally. Register at: • Home Security Hardware www.eventbrite.com.au/o/maureen-kyne-amp-associates-6645850571 • Shower Enclosure Hardware • Residential Window Hardware OVER 700 PAGES OF DOOR AND WINDOW REPLACEMENT HARDWARE Get our new 83R DWH DOOR and WINDOW REPLACEMENT HARDWARE Catalog. Order, View or Download at crlaurence.com.au A ® AUSTRALIA crlaurence.com.au C.R. LAURENCE OF AUSTRALIA PHONE: 1 800 424 275 FAX: 1 800 813 013 JAB297B­_3/14 Research reveals that “two thirds of managers believe that a lack of management skills is the major factor contributing to bullying.” Windows Magazine Winter 2016 19