Dear Friend,
Tom Harper, who oversees Biblical Leadership, a digital resource
for those interested in improving their leadership, shares an excellent message
on his experience working for good and poor bosses.
Tom suggests you think about the worst boss you've ever had.
"Despite their autocratic, unkind, or incompetent ways, did you still
somehow benefit from working under them? I bet you did, even if you learned
what NOT to do.
Now search your memory for the best
one. Maybe you're even working for them now!
My worst boss made me feel like an
idiot and took credit for things I did. My favorite boss still brings a smile
to my face. In fact, I still run into him in coffee shops. He'll probably even
read this post. (Cheers, Steve!)
Steve was my boss over 30 years ago.
He was full of good humor, modeled a tireless work ethic, fought for us both
internally and out in the market, and was wildly creative. We celebrated our
wins and laughed a lot.
He rooted for me even after we parted
ways. I was sad to leave him as I progressed in my career, but I've always
tried to lead like him. He's a great encourager and still has a smile for me
whenever I see him.
If you've had a great boss, too, you
and I have models to build our own leadership on.
If you haven't found a great one yet,
be on the lookout for him or her. And when you find them, learn all you can for
as long as you can.
Great bosses are rare.
Why not be one of those rare leaders yourself?"
Thanks, Tom, for your excellent message.
I would love to hear from those Leadership Thought readers what
you feel makes for a good boss, and I will consider printing your responses but
only with your permission.
Yours in faith and friendship,
Tom
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