I asked people, “What makes a bad boss?” Roy Atkinson came up with this gem: A bad boss is terrific to learn from: do the opposite of everything they do and you will do well. Here are 26 “bad boss” behaviors – flipped and turned into positive qualities. A good boss: Respects me…
Even a Miserable Job Can Pay Well
Earlier this week, it was Labor Day, our country’s holiday celebrating the American worker. We all have Jobs We’d Rather Forget stories. Bad bosses, conniving co-workers, filthy or dangerous work conditions. . .most of us experience at least one doozey in our lifetime. They make for good stories, but only after the fact. And, if…
Leadership Development Carnival – NFL Edition
It’s time for the Leadership Development Carnival again. This month, regular carnival host Dan McCarthy kicks off the September carnival with an NFL-theme. Dan has organized the posts into the NFL divisions and each blogger featured offered up his or her favorite team. Even if you’re not a big football fan (I had to ask…
The Dignity of Work
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the American holiday of Labor Day is “dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers.1″ Thank you to all of those who work so very hard and in the process, make others’ lives that much safer, educational and easy. Happy Labor Day. 1 http://www.dol.gov/opa/aboutdol/laborday.htm …
Food for Thought Friday – What Makes a Bad Boss?
How many bosses have you worked for? Do a mental tally – of those bosses, how many were what you’d call “bad” bosses? (You decide the definition of “bad”.) Would you do me a favor? Jot a few thoughts in the comments section to this statement: A bad boss is one…