My Best Boss Made Me Hopeful About Becoming a Leader
3 ways his management skills shone and inspired me
I’ve often felt afraid at the idea of being a leader. With power, there’s possibility of letting people down.
But I’ve asked myself why I think I’d disappoint people. What makes me predict leadership would lead to failure?
My personal limitations are a factor. I’ll keep working on expanding myself.
However, it’s also connected with how I’ve felt towards other leaders — speaking as a follower.
Leaders who didn’t deliver — and one who did
I’ve had teachers who lacked magnetism. They mumbled and couldn’t communicate inspiringly. Students complained amongst themselves. It seemed I was in the minority who liked the teacher, warts and all.
But when honest with myself about the impacts of their teaching, I’d think… I wish they’d either improve pronto, or change jobs. We’d be better off with a better teacher.
Ouch.
I’ve also had supervisors filled with magnetism who excelled at their own jobs — but they didn’t prioritize nurturing their underlings. Maybe they didn’t know how, or it just wasn’t expected in our particular industry.
