I’ve had a lot of bosses in my short career. In one job, I had five, one great, one good, and three I’d rather not talk about. And in my first job out of college, I had the boss from hell. So much so that I used almost every sick day I had just to avoid him.
I’ve also had a couple of fantastic bosses, one that stands out – one who is encouraging, caring, but tough and with high expectations at the same time. And the further I got into my relationship with that boss, the more I was flabbergasted at bosses like some I used to have. Why on earth would you choose to tear someone down in order to get them to work harder for you? Isn’t that counterproductive.
The fact that my former “goos boss” builds me up – daily – made me want to work harder for her and for the company. And it wasn’t hard. When I emailed her to tell her a project was completed, I got back a “great job. Thanks for your hard work on this.” It’s not rocket science.
So if you’re a boss, take this seriously. Build your team up. Make it your priority. Because doing so will create more productive employees who are happier and more fulfilled and therefore keep you and your company on top!
About the Author: Marcy Twete
Marcy Twete is the Founder and CEO of Career Girl Network and the author of the book “You Know Everybody! A Career Girl’s Guide to Building a Network That Works.” At Career Girl Network, Marcy provides women with information, resources, and networking to empower them in their careers and to advance the work of women in business as a whole. Prior to launching Career Girl Network, Marcy worked in numerous nonprofit organizations and as a consultant in the field of nonprofit fundraising, marketing, and community relations. Marcy is a graduate of the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota, and a native of rural North Dakota. She is the Vice Chair of the Chicago Board of Directors for Step Up Women’s Network in Chicago and a member of the Advisory Board for Girls on the Run Twin Cities, and is dedicated to advancing the work of organizations that move the needle for women and girls worldwide.
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