What defines a "great manager" in your respective professional careers?
What defines a "great manager" in your respective professional careers?
In your experience/career, what were some things that you have taken note of from various managers/leaders, that made you feel comfortable working there and providing solutions for the organization as a whole?
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I recently lost a manager to cancer. He was the best boss I ever had.
He was a guy whom you could go into his office and talk about anything. He’s give you advice on retirement (lol, I know), personal life advice, kick your ass into gear (if you wanted that.)
He listened, and it didn’t matter if it was about work or life. He was on your side and even if you were wrong, he’d tell you why in a meaningful way that wasn’t mean or pushy.
It’s almost hard to even explain in words, but he was a great boss.
Miss you t-dawg.
Yeah. I have found the simple act of "listening" goes so far. I had a manager whom always remembered the smallest things. Bring them up in team meetings months later. It was very motivating.
Edit: and obligatory, F*ck Cancer
This reminded me of my manager from a couple years ago. They too had cancer, and decided that they’d become a workaholic rather than take the time off that they needed. It also meant they expected everyone they worked with, to work just as hard. With just as many long hours as them.
It was a living nightmare, and ended very poorly. It would be nice if people had mandatory time off when experiencing such trauma in life.