I have often considered the things that my bosses have done that ticked me off, but at the same time, I have, over the years, had some actually wonderful bosses that have pulled my and other employees behind out of (considerable) fires.
While we all need to vent about the negative things some times, and these forums have seen some of that, I think in the long run, a discussion about what managers do and have done that was positive may well be far more productive to any management types (that ever happen to read any of these forums) than our venting would have.
You know that while it is easy to tell someone what they should -not- do, they may listen more to a suggestion of what they should do.
With that, I now challenge everyone who happens on this thread to try and remember some point that one of your bosses did something that was so "right" that not only did it stick in your mind, but also improved someone's place on the planet. I don't think we need need to "name names" unless you want to, since, at least in the places I can think of, the people involved may well remember the incidents and know who they are, (and recognize the appreciation for the "good deed").
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I think the key is knowing when you have a good boss while you're in the position and not after the fact.
One great thing about our boss is he refers to us employees as his "co-workers" and not "employees".
That right there says a lot about a person and the environment.
I think you are correct that may turn into quite an interesting thread, Bjohn, so I started it. forum/discussion_4205.htm.
what's the strangest thing your boss ever accused or asked of you?, would be a good forum.
we call that; "be careful about the butt you bite on the way up, you might have to get close to that same body part later"...
When I was on the road as a tec. I got promoted to supervisor. One guy that worked for me was outstanding at what he did. He is now my boss, and boy am I glad I treated him good! Moral - do unto others as you would have done unto you....
merry christmas Bobby.
My very first job in the Fork industry....I was 19 years old, fresh out of college, and never done anything more than occasionaly drive a forklift in my life. On Monday of my 2nd week (day 6) I recieved a phone call that my dad had been rushed to the hospital, and was not doing well. I ran into my service manager's office, and told him what was going on, and his only response--"Family first. Call me when you know how much time off you need." --
I'm still with the same company today, but unfortunately not under the same management.
I was going through a bout of frustration about my work load and was sick of watching the doggers get away with doing jack. I went to the big boss and told him how frustrated I was. He thought for a minute then closed the door and said I was too conscientious. I thought -since when is it bad to have scruples? Later, I got what he was saying. Now I own a small company and have people working for me and appreciate employees that give a ***! Thanks John for being a straight shooter.
I have had in my time a couple of good bosses but have you noticed you usually think they are good after you have left. I think in the main with a boss it has got to be give and take if your boss respects you and your ability he will look after you but also you have to do your bit and try to promote or keep the good name of the company.
I can think of another boss who was as sold on the idea of training the techs as I have been, and really spent the money to get a quality trainer for every system in the truck, and each tech spent 1 day month just doing training. it was a real help throughout the rest of my career (so far) because he was not making sure the customer saw we had checked off some box, but was making sure we understood how the thing really worked.
This was also a manager who was far more concerned for our moral as for making sure we started our day at the given moment. I know he figured that if we were glad to work for him, we would work better than if we were not as happy about the way things were running at the company level.
A bit like Don, I guess ive been lucky not to have to many "bad" bosses over the 20yrs ive been in fork industry. Ive just found if your up front and honest with your boss from the get-go youll generally be listened to when "real" issues come up. I work in what could be considered a small town in regards to forklift companies in area. Its very easy for your name to get around if you do the wrong thing, or on the positive the good thing.
About 27 years ago I went to my boss to complain that the older guys I was working with would sit and watch me do all the work.
My boss said I should just do my job and not concern myself about what the other guys were or were not doing.
I guess it let me rise to the occasion and I quickly became a boss myself.
naw, wasn't me, but I did sit and stew for a few months that the meatball was not tossed out on his ear.
I had to shut up and be thankful that I didn't know all the facts behind the story when the same tech came through for me much later, when my service van got towed away for parking in a no parking zone, and the tow charge would have been 400.00, and that tech knew the owner of the tow truck company, tho. I was sure glad I had kept my mouth shut back when.
(and if it was me, you don't reallllly think I would admit it?)
So you were arrested when you were first hired Ed ?? lol
I have been lucky I have always worked for good people, But I think a lot of that is in my attitude.
I can remember one time a tech had just started working at a dealership, and half way through his very first day, at the lunch break, he and the guy who was "showing him the ropes" got arrested for "aggravated assault" when they got into a fight inside a Burger King restaurant (with some other Burger King customer) over a parking spot.
Most folks would have expected the owner or managers of that dealership to toss the new guy out on the street as soon as they got out on bail (and most likely the guy showing the newbie around) , but that was not the case, the manager kept both techs, and the new guy stayed with that company for many years, and became a valuable and loyal member of the team who was willing to do anything legal to help the company succeed.
That kind of loyalty you can not put a price on, and was most likely worth far more than any of the people involved ever had thought about.
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