As a result, I have a more standoffish attitude with my manager, and feel less engaged.
Aside from orchestrating the performances required every second of the day along with my manager, Wendy Maharlika, there were inspirations, perspectives and a relentless work ethic combined that blossomed within.
One time I remember I went to see my business manager, who had connections with some doctors.
My manager at the time sat down with me and instilled in me the importance of really understanding your customers.
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If I were an IT manager aiming to equip my colleagues with mobile devices to help them win in the field, the process would have differed, but the desire would have been exactly the same.
Similarly, when I think back on myself as an employee (as most managers of course are employees too), I worked with the highest energy and diligence when I felt a manager had my best interests at heart, and genuinely wanted to develop and advance me.
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The encouragement from my manager to get that perspective, from the ground floor, has stuck with me over time in my career.
My first solo experience with a crying employee came not long after I started as her manager, and I was pretty focused on establishing myself as an authoritative figure.
But my experiences, say, as a senior manager at the World Bank, or with a bad airline trip, or eating incredibly delicious bread in France, can add a light personal touch that is helpful, provided that they are tightly linked to the themes of the blog.
Rob Garza, a manager at the The Lemon Bar, was kind enough to accommodate my research staff with a corner table on Super Bowl Sunday.
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I'm enjoying my football and lucky enough to be playing with good players, working with good staff - and the manager fills you with a lot of confidence.
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