Am I A Low-Dominance Boss?

Does your boss have a collegial management style?

Is your boss very focused on the team’s success and welfare?

Is your boss generally modest about his experience, knowledge, and capabilities?

In times of change, does he make sure to support his team?

Based on your answers, it is unlikely that you are working for a low-dominance boss. A good boss knows that he has the ability to fire someone, but tries to work hard to be fair, motivating, and to help grow their team. A good boss is able to diagnose every situation, an adopt a leadership approach that works best in that particular situation. Bad bosses mostly think about taking advantage of their power. Organizations need a combination of both high- and low-dominance people; there has to be some sort of balance. Also, it’s essential to identify the amount of dominance requires in job functions in an organization. Then, it’s just as important to find people who match the dominance levels.

Based on your answers, your boss is displaying some signs of being low-dominance. Remember that low dominance is not the same as weak leadership. A good boss knows that he has the ability to fire someone, but tries to work hard to be fair, motivating, and to help grow their team. Being a good boss means that you understand what type of leadership is needed and use a strategy that works best. Sometimes, the best strategy is dominance, while in other situations high dominance is less likely to bring the desired outcomes. Bad bosses mostly think about taking advantage of their power.

Based on your answers, your boss is displaying the signs typically seen among individuals who are low-dominance. This can be a great thing. The best bosses are empathetic, care about the team’s success and welfare, and do not use their power in the wrong way. Also, they recognize that a ‘one size fits all’ approach is not going to help. They try to cater to the needs of their employees, which will lead to a better work atmosphere.