Well, 40- some years on, I do take a different approach with my teams. I have seen others manage this way and alienate their people.
And to be fair, there’s some literary license taken in retelling this tale. But I still give him credit for sizing up what I needed, and providing it. 🖖
Thank you. We certainly need more than what we get from many of them. Humanity needs to be at the core of a new leadership paradigm. I am a believer in servant leadership, which is sorely lacking today.
Thank you for sharing this, Al.
Al,
I hear you that this man
brought about growth in you.
I will never ever
take his approach, however,
as a therapist or as a parent
or as a leader.
If he had tried his dismissive act
on me
I would have pinned his ears back.
"If you are incapable or unwilling
to recognize an employee's hard work
and accomplishments without immediately repeating your What's Next mantra
you have no business
being in a leadership position.
Do I suffer from a sense of entitlement?
No, I have a healthy respect for my hard won achievements.
You show none.
He could change or fire me.
Well, 40- some years on, I do take a different approach with my teams. I have seen others manage this way and alienate their people.
And to be fair, there’s some literary license taken in retelling this tale. But I still give him credit for sizing up what I needed, and providing it. 🖖
what a thoughtful response, Al
thank you
I am highly interested in the whole question
of what we need from our leaders
Thank you. We certainly need more than what we get from many of them. Humanity needs to be at the core of a new leadership paradigm. I am a believer in servant leadership, which is sorely lacking today.