So what do workers want from their managers? Plainly answered, “communication”.

A WSJ article recently reported on a survey of 7200 workers and learned that employees feel engaged when there is an active communication flow with their manager. The reported cited simple things like holding regular meetings will make your employees feel involved and excited.

As you read the article below, evaluate your communication skills as a manager.

What Do Workers Want from the Boss?

The survey of 7,200 adults found that about half had left a job at some point to get away from their manager. So, what do workers want from their managers? Gallup found that workers whose managers hold regular meetings are three times more likely to be engagedthat is, feel involved in and enthusiastic about their jobs. Workers said they want to be in contact with bosses on a daily basis, and not just about sales targets or an upcoming presentation: they want their manager to take an interest in their personal lives, too. Read more…

Did you evaluate your communication skills as a manager? If you did, did you fall short? Well, don’t worry you’re not alone since only three out of ten bosses possess the natural talents of great managers. On the flip side, these skills can be learned.

Knowledge without action won’t make you a stronger manager. Ask yourself what action steps you can take to become a stronger communicator? Then start implementing some of the action steps. Rome wasn’t built in a day so, too, our skills. Consistency and practice are two components of any self-improvement plan.