I was listening to the radio this morning and learnt that today - Oct 16th is being celebrated as World boss day. I really love this concept.
Most times, being a boss is a thank less job. At least once in a while during the year if your team appreciates you, you will find the energy to touch more lives with positivity.
On this day, i would like to say a big thank you to all my managers.
This is 'my subjective list' of the top 7 things i have learnt from my most favorite managers.
- From Ramesh – i learnt that it’s not at all necessary to 'act' like 'the boss'. All you need to do is get your team to take ownership and ensure that every one is having a lot of fun- recipe to achieve great results.
- From Rajeshwar – I experienced that developing your team needs 'you as a manager' to also take some risks. You need to help individuals in your team constantly move out of their comfort zone and provide opportunities to build new skills. This approach makes your job as a manager really tough in the short run but helps every one including the organization in long term.
- From Rajneesh – The ability to build rapport is a huge strength as a manager. If you can get people to like you and reach out for you, they will slog to ensure you succeed!!!.
- From Radha – being human is as important as being a competent professionally. One needs to live the same professional ethic and approach - be it the office boy or the Managing director of the company !
- From Prabir - the amazing ability to give an individual 'space' to do their best. No follow up, no micro management just facilitating the individual to give it their 100%.
- From JV – that its important to consult / involve your team 'before' you make any decisions that impacts them - directly or indirectly. Demonstrating through your approach that you value your team members for the wisdom and perspective they bring on the table.
- From Alka – 'Confrontation' is not a bad word, as long as every one is aligned to achieving the same goal. In reality, pushing each other’s (Manager and Employees) boundaries/ thoughts/ assumptions helps every one grow and succeed !
On reading my blog, if you feel like appreciating your boss - please 'add a comment with the details' in my blog - Just do it
2 comments:
Indeed, it is a very interesting blog. We do learn lot of things from my managers. While reading your blog, I could easily associate my leads and managers with the things mentioned by you.
They do teach us tons of things.
But I thought it was a bit 'Please the Boss' blog. I guess unethicla learnings were missing from it.
Afterall not all managers belive in ethics
Hi Rachin
Thanks for your perspective. I will like to use this feedback to the next time to write about things i have un learned from these managers and others...
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