Wouldn’t it be great to have polite supervisors in your organization? Yes, we would all love that! Being polite is important, but it’s also essential for supervisors to be genuine and follow through with their actions. Unfortunately, many supervisors don’t realize that their behavior often speaks louder than their words, creating a gap that can hurt team spirit.
Imagine your supervisor assigns you a task but doesn’t provide the right personal protective equipment. Then, as you work, he walks by with a big smile, saying, “Good morning! Have a great day!” The difference between what he says and what he does can feel frustrating, almost like a bad joke. How can he genuinely wish you a great day while ignoring your safety?
Now, think about a situation where the break rooms and restrooms are dirty, and workstations are messy. Even if your supervisor says, “We aim for excellence in our workspace!” it’s hard to believe that when the working conditions are poor. It’s tough to take his words seriously when the actual environment doesn’t match what he says.
It’s easy to see how people would feel disappointed in such situations. Workers expect basic standards, like clean restrooms, tidy workspaces, a safe environment, and the right tools. Without these basics, frustration is bound to happen.
It’s simple to understand. You don’t need to be a management expert to know that working in unsafe, dirty, or messy places can bring people down. And when morale declines, productivity drops, too.
Working with kind and polite managers is great, but having leaders who truly care about their employees is even better. Supervisors should focus on safety, maintain cleanliness, and provide the tools everyone needs to do their best work, all while ensuring that their actions match their words. When words and actions align, it creates a positive and supportive workplace that leads to success. Let’s take steps to foster a truly positive workplace by making sure our actions reflect our words.
By Miguel Gonzalez
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