The Perfect Boss: Dr. Axel Zein at TEDxStuttgart

[@jpiri2218]

When I started my company I decided that my driving principle would not be customers first it would be employees first. I realized that if I prioritized my employees over my customers it would have a much more direct impact on the success of my company. Elevation by proxy is what I set out to achieve. So far so good!

[@AutopsyMyDeath]

I'm a factory worker who just works on the manufacturing lines like most people at work but I take my job seriously even if it is just a job that they can replace me the next day if I got fired or I just quit... I'm just your typical average low class working citizen but I'm still grateful to have a job in the first place and to be around new people who I want to know that they can rely on me 95% of the time. I work over 260 days and rarely miss a day.... Even with my good attendance I'm still expendable to the company... The only thing I can do in return is just give compliments to my boss, my supervisor, my factory general manager and lastly are the company owners. Little things like a compliment of gratitude goes a long way.

[@geniusprojekt]

Herr Dr. Zein. Herzlichen Glückwunsch. Ich empfinde Sie mit Ihrem Vortrag als Top Performer. Klare Worte, große Botschaften, fundiertes Wissen aus der Führungsforschung, überzeugend und deutlich auf den Punkt gebracht. Das beste, was ich seit langer Zeit zu diesem Thema gesehen und gehört habe. Besonders gut gefällt mir, wie sachlich Sie deutlich machen, wie in einer ganzen Branche sehr viel Raum für Verbesserung liegt. Das finde ich mutig und gleichzeitig beeindruckend. Ganz herzlichen Dank. Dr. Bittner

[@jaronmartin5758]

Actually a TED speaker that actually makes sense instead of just a dull lecture.

[@akmalhusin5687]

Best speech. So many things we can learn from his speech as a leader. A good reminder. Such an inspiration!

[@maddy2u]

One of the rare excellent nuggets you find out there. Definite watch for leaders and generally too

[@Okley701]

This was a great find. If you are a manager, you need to take notes on this video and watch it once a week.

[@aronandreas]

Why you should motivate? You do not think they are?.. 😉

[@karrisajoss4271]

I always gave 100% to all my jobs in communications for tv, high school teaching and business jobs, but had some bosses with horrible behavior. Then I got to be a boss for a day running the LSAT and I realized the three ingredients to being an amazing boss and why I was so successful that day: 1) stay humble, 2) let everyone below you shine and 3) rely on God all day to help you stay wise, knowledgeable and put everyone else first. 🤗 I was only hired for that day, but some day I know I will be able to be a boss and do these 3 things daily.

[@CryptoMiningChannel]

What an awesome speech. Kissing up, kicking down, that's the regular 9 to 5 job. That's why network marketing is so powerful because you learn that together everyone achieves more (TEAM).

[@simonapuscasu5459]

Every manager should watch this every monday morning!!!

[@mehmood020]

Agreed

[@hermelyndapickleball]

Whoa! I'm doing something right then cause I'm listening right now on a Monday morning! On 5.6.2024 @ 1130am!

[@iRaskulz]

I have no clue, how this video has only 5,200 likes after 6 years, it deserves so much more. This video is really enlightening to new managers / just managers in general.

[@iRaskulz]

3 years later and this video now has over 10,000 likes! Still very enlightening, this video deserves way more attention than it gets.

[@mmonomolebedi3108]

Great presentation on leadership. I particularly enjoyed your discussion of the transition from individual contributor to manager. A lot of people miss the point n never really get. Simon Sinek talks of the manager taking care of people in their charge rather than being in charge. Thoroughly inspiring

[@sonya2603]

You

[@richardtruempler2583]

Dr Axel so pleased to have found this talk this morning, I am starting a role as an SVP- and your words ring so true. I can't wait to see how I best can serve and inspire my team.

[@duramirez]

Beautiful TED, added it to my Fav. List. So much truth, delivered with so much grace, thank you very much.

[@veroleacock4645]

This is so far one of the best TEDD I watched.

[@vanessaalexander766]

Agreed!!

[@gerrardkeynes]

LOVED IT!! esp in the part "people will follow you through thick and thin if you inspire them, if you do something great, if you convince them, or if you care about them. but they would not do it just because you are the CEO" because it portrays my act towards my leader :D

[@junktest1515]

The need for constant development rings so true with me. I try to do this so often simply so I can share what I know what others to hopefully inspire them to do the same. Pay it forward!

[@debbieruston]

Absolutely agree....many organizations do not realize the cost of employee disengagement.... authority is fear based. Putting your employees needs first, will develop a highly engaged productive workforce....win/win .... good for the employee and good for business.

[@KimTownsel]

Debbie Ruston Agree!

[@TheMoau]

Felicitari Axel! Toata lumea e mandra de tine!

[@tafino]

Hands down the best intro to being a manager I’ve found. This guy gets it.

[@lindemannt]

Beautiful homage to leadership that should be the foundation of effective management

[@francescalancia6865]

Great, very interesting lesson!!! I am pleased to see that there has been a sea change in the preparation of leaders and their teams. Initially only the leader was rewarded for achieving the budget, while the team had to be content with compliments. The order was that victories belonged to the leader and not to the team. In the team there was no distinction between those who had given their all and those who remained on the bench. All the teams were infested with people who were recommended and therefore did what they wanted. The annual budgets (in my case the sale of banking products) were really difficult so there was also the frustration of not being able to do it. Finally, petty leaders were almost always responsible for managing a group of people with the usual favoritism. Greetings, Francesca.

[@anasaleh3275]

being a leader is indeed about growing others. --> always very relevant

[@xaloumi1994]

Amazing speech! If you ever decide to write a book, I'll be your first buyer! Finally, someone who delivered with success my thoughts and beliefs about this topic. Well done! People need to watch this video!

[@rovanamirea8595]

Job, fear, team, manager, trainig, the players on the field, sports.... and our high performance culture! But what mostly impressed me were your English and body language, which create a perfect "captatio benevolentiae" for our society. Hut ab! O Captain! My captain!...

[@thehrplace6291]

This is the best piece ever made on manager's on KZbin. I will get promoted to a manager role next year and this video has the perfect recipe to be the manager with perfection. Thanks.

[@manupaul1954]

Ko kolj

[@Gen86Stgt]

My very best speach heard in my life saying simply thank you…. Mutumesc din nuertingen

[@Breakdancingguru]

I watch this all the time. Never gets old. Fantastic presentation.

[@janpolacek2977]

Absolutely perfect performance, and very truly. Thank you!

[@luzrodgers7747]

Five years later, Dr. Zein's topic and main points are more applicable today than ever. Thought leadership has risen as a prominent topic and the acceptance of failure is so important for future creativity and innovation. Concepts articulated and comparisons to sports are also very relevant: High Performance Culture, Individual performers that are visible to all, true training & learning should be continuous, true leaders and celebrations!

[@SandraWood1]

Great talk Alex! I agree with your principles too and would love to see more organisations preparing their managers for management before promoting them (or throwing them in at the deep end). I believe that managers are the critical variable in the success of a business - so important to get this right. Well done.

[@TheJohn1093]

Dr.Axel,I like the way you are explained and compared the business with sports are highly appreciated.

[@fadasundayakuh228]

Thank you so much for these free training. You are infact impacting lives.

[@bishalgautam5135]

if i didn't add comment on this... man, im missing something. what a thought and simple explanation.

[@samnkuranga6819]

This is absolutely amazing and helpful for those who wants to change and make this world better

[@thejoey993]

after years of working i had to watch this becasue of my boss crying and running away

[@amrindersingh7603]

Absolutely awesome...what a great analogy with sports..excellent presentation skills...soft and gentle yet effective...thoroughly impressed with the talk...thanks Dr. Alex

[@khodadadvahedi2457]

Every manager should watch this every night before going to sleep!

[@pramodd4776]

Real example, great speech.thank you

[@melissaobermeyer8576]

This was so inspirational. The best TED talk in my opinion. Wow!

[@curiouscommunicator7117]

Thanks for your great points about the danger of becoming a bad boss and the transition from a individual contributor to a Manager or Leader of people. The point about it being tough to grow others by trying to rely on titles or authority.

[@dr.ebubekirorsun9288]

13:40 High performance culture, extreme visibility of individual performance, obsession with training, the TRUE (best) leader and celebration.

[@juliem1810]

Thanks for summarising.

[@javierinclan7930]

This is a great watch for any leaders looking to get the best from their team!

[@jeremesalazar3134]

What I was expecting from this title of talk is leadership. The Perfect Boss.

[@ferdinandmuljanto7459]

simple but very true, great talk

[@erikretscher8084]

Toller Vortrag Herr Dr. Zein !

[@charlesstratford1612]

That was truly inspirational remarkably articulate. I am going to listen to this wise talk every week. What a great find

[@hannabanana5888]

This was well said. I'm so glad I found this. I wish my bosses can take note of your video, but I don't see it happening. That's why, I know its my turn to become a great leader someday with my own company built from the ground up

[@AnwarAli-ni4ls]

I loved the contents and research of Dr. Axel Zein. Marvelous learning experience via this video. For a sustainable quality of any organization and leader there must be a source of Inspiration and Dr. Zein has showed very beautifully. Bravo..... from Kuwait.

[@VivianaPuebla]

Perfectly delivered! the talk was very inspiring, clear and at the point. The analogy is amazing to follow, your presentation was very elegant.You considered the business , the manager, the team and the individual needs, expectations , focus, rewards and humane and effective leadership. Thank you,

[@Memoj1214]

Hey Dr. Axel, thanks for sharing this good content with all. I am a changed person and blessed to listen to it as I hope to one day be a Manager. Because the speech is informative and inspiring.

[@burebista2011]

It is a very good and concluding presentation Mr. Zein. I understood a lot of things I felt, but was not able to express before. The analogy to sports is self explaining.

[@EICoach]

Thank you - what an informative and inspiring talk! Your description positively correlates with building a collaborative culture.

[@talkslop417]

This is why people who are socialized as women during their formative period are generally superior managers. It’s built in to be of service to others.

[@anitamorrow8559]

Loved it!!! If only 20% of all managers would think and act like you our world would be a much happier place! Not to mention productivity, job satisfaction etc. People in general would love to go to work if they reported to the type of manager you describe. I suggest you develop a course and teach it a business schools!

[@katie-aggelakou]

@Anita Morrow I totally agree. He should make a course, I would so take it.

[@robyndurdin6965]

I wish my last 2 bosses/managers would watch this and take some notes 🙏

[@AxelZein]

Thanks for the nice words

[@letstrytogether1615]

Can you help me please 🙈🙈 Very simple question Can I ask you sir ?

[@vanessaalexander766]

I sent this to my manager to save our team 35 people resigned in 18 months. No feedback.

[@freyjauser]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 💼Être un bon manager est différent d'être un bon employé. En tant que manager, votre performance dépend du travail de votre équipe. 01:10 💼Les mauvais chefs sont la principale raison du manque d'engagement des employés. 02:09 💼Le rôle d'un manager est de réunir une équipe performante et de créer un environnement où les gens aiment travailler et donnent le meilleur d'eux-mêmes. 03:09 💼La plupart des managers ne sont pas préparés pour leur rôle et cela conduit à des employés insatisfaits. 08:44 💼Les meilleurs managers sont ceux qui créent une culture de haute performance, reconnaissent les performances individuelles et investissent dans le développement des compétences. Made with HARPA AI

[@countmontecristo7066]

Thank you for the Ted and Dr Zein

[@KimTownsel]

Compelling information and delivery, Dr. Zein. 👏👏👏

[@countmontecristo7066]

6:01 To be a good master, you must be willing to serve.

[@yardezena]

Sounds like what Jesus says :D

[@walboyfredo6025]

Count - it reminds me of a statement from "Game of Thrones" "if you want to lead then learn how to follow".

[@Ramondaism]

This was amazing and in the world of management is down right life changing!

[@m.aliklay5874]

great talk with great language ,,, respect

[@walboyfredo6025]

This is great stuff...sadly the only advice I was given when I was appointed ( or rather shoved into a manager's role since they fired my line manager) as a manager as " Learn how to juggle" - everyone knows that recipe of constant failure. Alex Ferguson said "..the player that I always choose first time on the team sheet is Denis Irwin, not the best or the most talented player but the most dependable and consistent when ever he plays".

[@samwelkedienye9760]

very motivating,you have the characteristics of a leader

[@juliocalderon2992]

Brilliant perspective, adroitly delivered

[@AxelZein]

you're welcome. thanks for the nice review :-)

[@Memoj1214]

Axel Zein it’s today I have got a chance to view this message. Thanks Axel thank you and God bless you. Your speech is water to the path of so many careers.

[@aviralojha5412]

Sorry sir, but u got it wrong absolutely wrong. Cristiano Ronaldo isn't best player. Lol he isn't best in Europe. It was always Messi who was greatest of all time. He has better influence than any player in team. He has got best managing skills and also excelled in leadership quality. The video was right until u said that Ronaldo is best.

[@arlinegeorge6967]

Interesting informative talk. Thank you, bless you. All your dreams come true.

[@bonnierobinson5917]

This talk doesn't talk about creative performers, people who think in unusual ways. They get over looked and bullied.

[@mariarosales7717]

Gracias por compartir,me gustó mucho.voy a trabajar en lo qué me esté fallando

[@BenitaDsilva]

Superb!!!!!

[@karrisajoss4271]

Yes, And I had to prep for many days and hours before the day, I was a boss (perhaps even years to be able to use all the education, skills and experienced gained form previous years).

[@XtincTion]

Superb video. I would like to ask Dr Axel, how do you motivate employees when company is not doing well and when employees are working in remote site.

[@erabhikdasgupta]

By the manager himself working harder than others. You can't demand respect or attention unless you command it. If you as manager might not even be a good Programmer, but take that extra effort of trying to step in your team's shoes, by atleast starting to learn to code you yourself will realise ways to motivate your team because now you are in their shoes.

[@hanyhadiyanti895]

very inspiring video, and teach me how to be a good leader! thanks for TEDx...

[@SukhbirCheema]

A highly recommended listen!

[@suzannacharisma]

Such an inspirational speech!

[@Baztation]

Beautiful talk!

[@stratonndayambaje8728]

Thanks for your summary research

[@anne-mariehearne3867]

Excellent advice. I particularly like the focus you given to developing yourself. 👏

[@parithimathi]

11:02 ஹா! ஹா! இந்த ஆண்டின் மிகச் சிறந்த நகைச்சுவை. CR7 தான் பெஞ்ச்சில் உட்கார வைக்கப்பட்டார்.

[@olivermandalamwambazi4000]

Bravo Bravo Bravo

[@jombilozoo]

You hav helped me to becom the best manager one day

[@MrAzpaguy]

Great talk! The sports analogy is spot on! And It hits home for us as a leadership development team for a large multinational mining company. We'd love to use your video as part of some of our leadership training. Is that possible?

[@twornstaff]

There is no competition except with yourself. I think rather than think of sports being driven by winning, think of sports driven by the love of the sport, doing our personal best and uplifting others to do their personal best beside us. The natural result is winning. It's not the goal. Yah, old school, industrialization command and control thinking. Nope, not my type of leadership.

[@animal_life_]

This was brilliant and inspirational! One of the best ted talks ever!

[@stellamueller6902]

Amazing, already given some pretty good advice to implement, 🙏🏽 thanks

[@hockey2943]

Good presentation, my boss needs to watch this video (organic grocery store).

[@pencilcheck]

Sorry, his conclusion goes back to the bad boss example perfectly. A bad boss will say the same thing

[@ViktorPalchyk]

Very motivating and great delivery of the main concepts of such an exciting topic!

[@khedekarnikhil213]

Superb talk 👍

[@AxelZein]

absolutely. Thanks for the positive review

[@suzannacharisma]

Watched again after a year. Powerful speech!

[@concepmituy5395]

Is just amazing. Thanks

[@Leoflc9]

Muito bom, excelente palestra!

[@lucyzeitountsian7034]

Good job. Wonderful Ted talk!

[@atrevetealcambiocondiana3833]

Great and inspiring talk!! Loved it!

[@celineryan9154]

Hi from Ireland. Very enjoyable, thanks.

[@nadzl118wilson9]

wow what a great video on how to be a perfect Manager love it !

[@peterchristian5886]

I had very few "good" bosses in my life. The good ones encouraged and inspired me to do more and be better. The "bad" ones caused me to reduce time spent and to basically ignore them. Which are you?

[@AxelZein]

Happy you liked it. Thanks.

[@GreatManagerInstitute]

Well said, Dr. Zein. Even we believe that great managers are those who create a purpose and inspire people to work. Unfortunately, two-thirds of the managers don't do this and for them motivating employees is only about appraisals. Is there any way this can be changed?