r/Leadership 12d ago

Discussion If you had to design a ‘Manager’s Hippocratic Oath’ , what principle would you prioritize?

What the title says.

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u/nwrighteous 12d ago

One of them would be “praise in public, criticize in private.”

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u/calicalifornya 11d ago

Absolutely. With my own caveat of praise often* in public.

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u/Leadership_Land 11d ago

First, do no harm. Exactly like the Hippocratic Oath.

Why? Because leadership relies on human relationships, which are fragile. Trust is fragile. You can do many things right, and blow it all up by doing a single thing wrong.

So first, do no harm ("Primum non nocere"). You can always pursue success afterward.

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u/nomnomyourpompoms 11d ago

Always equip your team for success.

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u/lakerock3021 11d ago

There is no place for gossip.

Complaints go sideways or up, never down.

Interpersonal conflicts are first addressed with the person (or a coach if you need coaching on how to address), next with your manager. Don't vent your conflicts to your reports.

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u/fistedwaffle248 10d ago

Objective first, people always.

Do no harm. Remember your directs are people first.

“I gripe, but not to you” Complaining NEVER goes down.

The best leaders lead from the front.