Signs That You're an Uninspiring Boss

Everyone has a story about working for an uninspiring boss. For me, it was a restaurateur, who screamed at me for cutting my finger while preparing a salad. For my best friend, it was a foreman in a medical supplies factory, who showed up hours late for every shift. Think there's no way you could be considered an uninspiring leader? In today's volatile economy, workplace morale is more fragile than ever, making it critical that you take a closer look at your management tactics.

Do your employees cower in their cubicles every time you walk past? Are you the first one to leave the office every day--even when you're under a tight deadline? Do you constantly forget the names of your employees' spouses and children? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you might want to take a different approach to your role as the boss. Check out this BusinessWeek.com story for other indicators that you need to clean up your act in the workplace.