As a boss you consider many aspects of your action. You can be friendly or aggressive, but every decision in my opinion is based on the individual or the team you are in conversation with.
You don't treat everyone equally even if it sounds unfair.
Some guys are reliable and do their best, some just act like junkies and have to be "regulated".
If you are democratic and friendly you can find yourself in situations where your guys feel they can just overrule your decisions... that is when you turn into a hardass monster. :)
As a boss you are the only one with the pressure to deliver something as a complete product. The team just feels portions of it. This will and should make you act as required in any situation.
Still, no matter what your style is... you have to be consistent and reliable. This is crucial for earning trust.
You don't treat everyone equally even if it sounds unfair.
Some guys are reliable and do their best, some just act like junkies and have to be "regulated".
If you are democratic and friendly you can find yourself in situations where your guys feel they can just overrule your decisions... that is when you turn into a hardass monster. :)
As a boss you are the only one with the pressure to deliver something as a complete product. The team just feels portions of it. This will and should make you act as required in any situation.
Still, no matter what your style is... you have to be consistent and reliable. This is crucial for earning trust.