I work pretty closely with a guy has the oddest management style. He's a really good guy but he is a self proclaimed task-master, and as a result, maximizing relationships is an area that he struggles with the most. He ventures through his day crossing off things on his list (completely oblivious to the people he needs to build relationships with to ensure a shorter list for tomorrow). He works around his team instead of through them. His version of fostering teamwork is to piss everybody off, thus causing us to seek refuge with each other. Yes, this is who the HR team has entrusted my career development with...
Despite all of that, I want to say Domo Arigato (translation: thank you very much) to him and his leadership. Because of him I've learned several key lessons:
I've learned to embrace uncertainty, ask the right questions, align teams, and find the humor in many situations. I've learned how to make what seemed impossible, possible. And I've learned that good intentions can still lead to bad execution. Maybe I'm still insanely optimistic, but I think there's hidden potential in a lot of situations that people give up on. You just have go find it...
Tag. You're it.
I commend you for being able to find the positive aspects of this situation because what dude is doing is not cool...not cool at all.
Posted by: J. Dakar | May 30, 2008 at 09:28 PM