Is the practice of management actually getting worse? (this article is more optimistic than it sounds…)

How are bosses doing right now in relation to how they use their power with their teams?
One recent study reviewing European work experience showed that work autonomy had been in decline for 15 years for all skill levels and that this trend threatened basic human needs and erodes civil behaviour.
Buck the trend and bypass the usual manager pitfalls

In this article, we will explore one powerful and practical way of becoming a boss who uses power well and avoids the usual pitfalls that bosses under pressure fall prey to.
The following four steps are a potentially life changing practice. This is an exercise aimed at helping you change from the inside out. As a result, you will notice your behaviours change in ways that might surprise you!
Personal Power… it’s not just for Tony Robbins seminars

Building personal power is the very crux of being a manager who uses their positional power well and provides leadership that lifts and inspires others. Having personal power means that leaders can remain others focused, avoid problematic reactionary behaviour and bypass the usual terrible effects of occupying elevated positions.
But what exactly is personal power, and how do you get it?