“Tell me what makes you feel important, and I’ll tell you what you are”
-Dale Carnegie
Leaders helps build others and make them more successful. Is the person you directly report to your advocate and cheerleader? If not, you may find it difficult to fully engage in your work and do your best.
This past week I heard a great example of a boss who exhibited these supportive qualities: His name is Joe, and his assistant Kim encountered a family emergency. She needed to travel to Colorado to care for her Mom who had just been hospitalized from a fall. With no hesitation, Joe graciously granted her the time off. During Kim’s absence Joe rallied his team to do all of Kim’s work. When Kim returned she was thrilled to find all the work done. It was clear to her that her boss both cared for her and appreciated what she did. Do you think Kim was motivated to do her best for Joe? Yes!
Some people see becoming a boss as an important life achievement. The best bosses I have worked with see being in charge as more of a call to duty than an achievement. They create a more productive environment, and their company makes more money!
