Have You Thanked Your Boss Lately?
Why you should and how to do it without browning your nose
If you admire your manager, give them some gratitude today. I know, I know. I said the overused “g” word, but hear me out.
Being a boss is thankless most of the time.
When our phone rings or someone asks to chat, it’s usually because there’s a problem. Maybe it’s an unhappy employee, ticked off customer, or disgruntled vendor. By the time it gets to us, it’s escalated — the higher our level, the bigger the issue.
And that’s okay. We’re not in leadership roles to get constant kudos, we’re here to drive change and help others meet their goals.
Our Little Secret
I successfully managed teams across several industries for over 20 years. I loved it. I miss it. I found great fulfillment in leading change, coaching employees, and meeting goals. So, I feel confident sharing a little secret with you:
Bosses are people too. We appreciate being appreciated.
Manager Doubt
I spent a lot of time listening to employees, co-workers, and customers share their concerns. And I wouldn’t change any of it — it made my team and me better. But, there were times when the negativity got to me…
