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7 Unusual Things Bosses Do That People Love
#4. They at most, like — at least, love.
I sat on the toilet, emotionally drained, in an old military barracks one day.
I glanced at the wall on my right at the scribbled instructions for whoever sat where I was sitting:
“Flush twice, it’s a long way to the chow hall”
I chuckled as I felt a little weight lifted off my shoulders.
Humor was one of the most valuable tools used in my time in the military. Even during war. It provided relief, mental escape, and levity to situations. It provided a renewed vigor for meeting adversity.
In short, humor feeds resilience.
The leaders who could weave humor into tough situations appropriately were well-loved. This is the same for the corporate world too.
Here are a few more unusual things bosses do that people love.
#1. They Take Real Time to Develop You
The best bosses I’ve ever had truly cared about me becoming better. Not just at my job, but as a person.
They were truly excited for me when I accomplished something. They were a cheerleader for my excellence and that motivated me like nothing else.
