Some people have an ever-present fear that they will be let go or fired regardless of how good of an employee they are. Are you one of these people? One helpful tip is instead of focusing on things you can’t control – focus on the things you can control. So much energy is wasted spending time worrying instead of profitable, fulfilling actions. There are many ways to solidify your employment and value to your company. From simple things like always following through on your promises to taking the initiative to further your skills in select areas, you can make yourself hard to live without. Stop worrying, and give yourself some peace of mind by checking out these 20 ways to be indispensable at work.

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I know it sounds harsh, but there are simply people in this world who should be fired. They are not a good fit for your team. Some people bring team morale and production down simply by being present. Their negative attitude or habit of bulldozing others in the group is only hurting your bottom line. As a manager, it is your responsibility to take care of your team, to consider their workplace environment, and to actually help manage relationships between them. Sometimes being a manager stinks because you have to do hard things, but you were hired because someone thought you were capable and trustworthy of doing this. So do it. Firing someone is never easy, especially if managers before you have failed to do what should have been done years ago, but be brave. Get into that power pose before the meeting and reassure yourself that you are doing what is best for your team and the overall company. You got this.

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What’s your leadership style? Have you ever taken the time to examine this in real detail? It’s a good thing to do. Not only does it help give you vocabulary and a framework to describe the style you work within, but it also makes you aware of how those around you describe your leadership style and view the approach. This can be enormously helpful as you hopefully grow to be a better leader to those in your care. There are many different types of leaders, and one isn’t necessarily better than the other. All have there own pros and cons, strengths and weaknesses. One style may work best in a certain scenario or industry while others would most certainly fail to be effective. Check out the infographic below to see what leadership style you identify most with.

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