Usually, supervisors resort to their authorities to accomplish anything. Whether it is day-to-day business or working on a big project, managers hummer orders left and right. However, resorting to your power will not generate buy-in. So, employees will give you their mediocre performance, not their full potential.

To advance your company and your career, you need more than average conduct.
1. Seek alternatives, before you make a decision, ask yourself, “What type of actions would I take if I didn’t have supervisory power?” Check and see if you can implement these actions first. So, instead of commending everyone, try earning their voluntary compliance.
2. Be a team player. Whenever you can, perform some of your employees’ duties, join them for a cup of coffee in their breakroom, or hold the door for one of your employees.