Managers have no excuse not to commit to their people!

If you are hesitant to commit to your employees then be the wiser and don't expect your employees to commit to you. This is a simple idea yet an invaluable lesson that many managers are only beginning to adopt as a centerpiece of their individual style.

The entitled self-serving manager is on the brink of extinction and nobody is making an effort to resurrect the species in our zoos.

Managers are responsible for two things: ensuring productivity and making money. Many believe that these are only compatible at a detriment to labour objectives. I don't buy this whatsoever.

Managers need not be afraid to go above and beyond what an employee group may expect. If the fear is that your efforts will be taken advantage of, you should read my article on critical employee attitudes to gain a contemporary appreciation of what you stand to gain in terms of output and money given a credible commitment.

The employees that will take advantage of your commitment to them are the ones that are already taking advantage of your relative lack of commitment. You are doing the success of your organisation no justice by withholding from yourself and your employees the benefits of commitment because of a few unappreciative individuals.