are going to get a wee bit smoother at work...and this is not before time, god knows i've had my share of idiotic, arse-kissing, yes men, zero EQ bosses over the years...maybe it's finally my turn, just when i had almost given up hope of it ever happening...
so, my new boss started today but since we work in different locations, i decided to call him to 'welcome' him to our team and offer my support should he need anything as he transitions to our team....in the end, we had 3 telephone calls!
before that, someone i work reasonably closely with but am not sure i trust, took it upon himself to give me some 'tips' (you know what they say about free advice???) about how i might have to 'change my style' to work effectively with my new boss...
well i'm delighted to say that i stuck to just being me - kind, authentic, open and with intentions of building a strong working relationship...and for the record, it seemed to work...go figure:who ever thought being yourself might actually work in creating a good working relationship...
my new boss has a mountain of experience (read as i can actually learn something from him, rather than just look on him with sympathy and disdain like i have so many other so called 'leaders'), comes well recommended by one of my best friends (she's previously worked with him), and in the space of a few phone calls, we talked about heaps of things. he helped me with something i have been weighing up - not even in a 'i'm the boss and you'll do it this way' sort of a way - more of a 'give me your thoughts and we can work thru it' sort of way... think i'm going to like working with him...
thank you universe, maybe just maybe (and i don't want to make a snap judgement and go getting ahead of myself) i finally have a boss who gets it...
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You have actually given him all the credit. Maybe you should give yourself credit as well. You took the positive approach in the beginning and welcomed him into the team.
We often forget how much good comes back to us when we put postive thoughts and a great attitude out there.
If you could have your time again, and your approach was one of distain and impatience for him, I bet you would not have gotten the same response from him.
Well done to you.
thank you my lovely friend - perhaps you might be onto something!!! glad you are still reading :-)
sar
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