This.

As I tell my Soldiers all the time, "Good fences make good neighbors." You are there to provide structure (boundaries) in terms of tasks, resources and time. Failure to do so creates confusion and frustration within the workplace. You should not have to micro manage (a convenient dodge from those who do not want to lead) but you do have to manage/lead (setting conditions for successful completion of tasks).

Two thoughts on leadership;
- I am not always right, but I am always in charge.
and
- Ensure your actions are legal, moral, and ethical.

Combine those two and you will succeed.

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Posted by Gorilla Ball

Member since Feb 2006

11823 posts

Posted on 12/2/14 at 10:08 am to Wolfhound45

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Two thoughts on leadership; - I am not always right, but I am always in charge. and - Ensure your actions are legal, moral, and ethical. Combine those two and you will succeed.

I like this.

question?
what if your direct report to is a complete idiot and dumb as a box of hair? I'm in outside sales and I'm aware of a lack of product knowledge, follow through, lack of budgeting skills and awareness - It drives me nuts and the more I work with this person I loose respect and question my insanity daily. But, if you told me what I would be bringing home on a yearly basis I would have said shut and do your job - it still makes you question your common sense hoping that people will wake up.

For example not replying to emails and then insisting that a reply was sent to myself. I never got the damn email can you just resend the damn thing and stop blaming our IT dept. I have learned just to send the damn email without ever expecting a reply. freakin amazing. I could go on but whats the point and its my vacation.

This post was edited on 12/2/14 at 10:18 am

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