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What sort of boss am I …. ?  

4/12/2016

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Recently I was reflecting on my professional life and an extension of that thinking has led me to consider some of the real day to day things that occur. This led to me to ask myself “what type of a “boss” am I”?

Leadership, CEO, Executive role or how ever so termed, still comes down to the practical situation that I am the boss and the buck stops with me.

Over the years I have often said that I aspire to be the boss that I always wanted to have.  I am realistic enough to know that my style, personality and energy is certainly not agreeable to everybody, but most people and I, seem to get along OK.  In fact, I have definitely had more people say they like working with me, than not.

Mums have had babes at side to enable easy feeding, kids hanging around after school when necessary, pets come to work where possible (big hit in an aged care residence!), partners call in when life/at home matters are important ……. All these things I am generally very accepting of as the boss. Another one of my “DC clichés” is that ‘family and health always come first’.  99% of the time when I have lived that adage and supported people at work, they have come back appreciative and I believe it demonstrates caring for them. KPI’s are achieved, successes occur and positive feedback is received.  There are times I need to make the tough decisions and I am always prepared to do so. I always own the responsibility of the consequences of the decisions I make. I know I can be tough – but I work real hard to be fair.

My recalling of all this has been stimulated by an interesting exchange with a work colleague recently. Sometimes the rules and guidelines are just not needed.  During a conversation about some challenges that were occurring, our dialogue detailed numerous possible outcomes. None of which we could predict without a crystal ball. After approximately 45 minutes the conversation appeared to be taking a natural conclusion and I asked “what can I do to assist you?” After a few moments of consideration the response I received was “A hug would be good!”

And it was. A boss moment like no other!

DC
 
 
4 Comments
Hayley Newman
4/12/2016 03:58:22 pm

I just read this out of curiosity and it touched me in a way I never expected it to. Firstly as my boss/CEO I think you are strong, inspiring, smart, fair, intelligent and passionate about everything that you do. Even though you can sometimes come across as dismissive and a little bit thorny or sharp, I admire your transparency and leadership I also respect you and your style. Sometimes it gets lost that the boss, CEO, manger etc are human too with feelings, empathy and compassion. You are extremely supportive and in my opinion you are awesome so as I am currently not at work I send you a virtual hug to say thank you Deb for caring about us, xxx.

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Deb
4/12/2016 04:20:51 pm

WOW! Thank you so much Hayley, I appreciate this response more than you can know. Yes, my thorny sharpness is often mentioned by my husband and I don't always check myself and curb it ... human after all !! As you have often heard me say "honest human error is forgivable, as long as it is owned" - so I hope I may be forgiven !! warm regards DC

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Nicole Steers
7/12/2016 08:49:20 pm

Deb you have been my boss more times than once. On every occasion I have learnt from you, been supported by you and encouraged by you. I will never forget the time I had a family crisis and you took control, sent me home and 'made' me forget about work so I could focus on my personal priorities. I have and never will forget that day. That was a hug bigger than anyone could give. So from me to you, never change who you are and stick to your professional and personal standards no matter what is being thrown at you. Don't let others bring you down and now here's a virtual hug coming your way 😘😘

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Deb
8/12/2016 05:10:54 pm

Nicole, WOW .... hug received and felt. No words, just THANKS. x

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