"This is often difficult for managers to comprehend. The fact that you are in the room or on a Zoom call with your subordinates has a significant impact on everyone present. Everyone behaves differently when the boss is around. Everyone. And you, as a boss, need to realize this. There are two things to realize here. Firstly, when you are present, people will change who they are and what they say. Secondly, you should consider that fact when deciding whether to be in the room."
"Bosses need to realize that what they say, even comments that you might think are flippant and not meant to be taken seriously, will be taken seriously. I have seen entire projects started and completed based on an offhand comment the boss made in a meeting. She was shocked to discover that what she thought was a crazy, casual idea was taken seriously. I've seen policies written and followed based on similar situations."
A manager's physical or virtual presence alters subordinate behavior, speech, and idea-sharing. Presence often suppresses candid feedback and diminishes the free flow of ideas, causing some proposals to go unvoiced. Team members may hesitate to disagree with a manager's poor suggestion or may avoid refining ideas while the manager is present. Casual or offhand comments by managers are frequently interpreted as directives or serious proposals. Such remarks can trigger entire projects or new policies without explicit intent. Managers should intentionally choose when to attend meetings and be mindful of the subtle influence their presence exerts on team dynamics.
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