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But only one was, in the best possible way, truly memorable.
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Unforgettable bosses possess qualities that may not show up on paper but always
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show up where it matters most -- in the minds and even hearts of the people they
lead.
Here are some of the qualities of truly unforgettable bosses:
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Most people try to achieve the achievable; thats why most goals and targets are
incremental rather than inconceivable.
Memorable bosses expect more -- from themselves and from others. Then they
show you how to get there. And they bring you along for what turns out to be an
unbelievable ride.
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A few see a crisis as an opportunity. They know its extremely difficult to make major
changes, even necessary ones, when things are going relatively smoothly.
They know reorganizing an entire sales team is accepted more easily when a major
customer goes under. They know creating new sales channels is a lot easier when a
major competitor enters the market. They know reorganizing manufacturing
operations is a lot easier when the flow of supplies and components gets disrupted.
Memorable bosses see instability and uncertainty not as a barrier but as an enabler.
They reorganize, reshape, and re-engineer to reassure, motivate, and inspire -- and
in the process make the organization much stronger.
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Memorable bosses are highly professional and yet also openly human. They show
sincere excitement when things go well. They show sincere appreciation for hard
work and extra effort. They show sincere disappointment -- not in others, but in
themselves. They celebrate, they empathize, they worry. Sometimes they even get
frustrated or angry.
In short, theyre human. And, unlike many bosses, they act as if they know it.
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Memorable bosses see the bus coming and pull their employees out of the way
often without the employee knowing until much, much later... if ever, because
memorable bosses never try to take credit.
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And if they can't, they take the hit. (And later speak privately to the employee in
question.)
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Dues aren't paid, past tense. Dues get paid each and every day. The true measure
of value is the tangible contribution we make on a daily basis.
Thats why no matter what they may have accomplished in the past, memorable
bosses are never too good to roll up their sleeves, get dirty, and do the grunt work.
No job is ever too menial, no task ever too unskilled or boring.
Memorable bosses never feel entitled, which means no one feels entitled to
anything but the fruits of their labor.
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Every boss has a title. That title gives them the right to direct
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Memorable bosses lead because their employees want them to lead. Their
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employees are motivated and inspired by the person, not the title.
Through their words and actions they cause employees feel they work with, not for,
a boss. Many bosses dont even recognize theres a difference... but memorable
bosses do.
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A memorable boss also works to achieve company goals -- and achieves more than
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other bosses -- but also works to serve a larger purpose: to advance the careers of
employees, to rescue struggling employees, to instill a sense of pride and self-worth
in others. They arent just remembered for nuts and bolts achievements but for
helping others on a personal and individual level.
Memorable bosses embrace a larger purpose, because they know business is
always personal.
8. They take real, not fake risks.
Many bosses, like many people, try to stand out in some superficial way. Maybe
through their clothes, their interests, or a public display of support for a popular
initiative. They do stand out but they stand out for reasons of sizzle, not steak.
Memorable bosses stand out because they are willing to take an unpopular stand,
take an unpopular step, accept the discomfort of ignoring the status quo, and risk
sailing uncharted waters.
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They take real risks not for the sake of risk but for the sake of the reward they
believe possible. And by their example they inspire others to take risks in order to
achieve what they believe is possible.
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I was recently asked
who my memorable bosses were and could name three. All were completely
different personalities and backgrounds but shared the same traits, 1) they
were hugely respected for their knowledge and expertise but never flaunted it
other than for the benefit of others or the company 2) they weren't
intimidated or challenged by the knowledge or abilities of their team, even
when, occasionally, they might be better 3) they allowed the team to flourish
by stepping aside and letting them learn, grow and take responsibility I am
proud to have known them and call them my colleagues and still today my
friends, take a bow... Ian Watson (EY - retired) Steve Leaver (Travelport retired) John Evans (Hewitt - now World Vision)
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1) McDonald's CEO Don Thompson is stepping down. Chief Brand Officer Steve
Easterbrook will replace him, in the executive chair and on the board, starting March
1st. The fast-food chain's same-store sales have been declining for months, and the
company last week posted disappointing fourth quarter earnings with a drop of 21%
in earnings and 3.6% in global store traffic (4.1% in the US). The stock was up 3.4%
in afterhours trading on the news.
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2) For all its claims to the contrary, IBM has started cutting its workforce. The
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4) Samsung's quarterly profits are its lowest in three years, down 27% year on
year. As Apple announced record iPhone sales this week, Samsung finds itself third
in China, where it once dominated. The South Korean giant has come back from the
dead before. What product will do it this time?
5) Bill Gates has joined Elon Musk and others in the camp of tech leaders
concerned about artificial intelligence. He wrote in a Reddit Ask Me Anything:
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