Note to the Boss: That project your said was important is now done. Daily work suffered and some work was taken home; sacrifices were made but the product looks good, is usable, exceeds all criteria, and provides insight we did not have before. You knew our plate was already full… after all busy folks get things done!
We, your “team,” however, are appalled at your 2-second-Thank-you for a 2 week project that makes you look great and puts us behind! Please have the respect to acknowledge this project took a lot of time to complete. Let us know we did well. We, those in the trenches carry you, and you forgot about us. Hope you enjoy the bonus.
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Leaders, write yourself a letter and post it. Write the letter you never want to see your folks write to you. In the valley of motivation, read it. Let it invigorate you to stop, get out from behind your desk, and serve your people. It’s not about being right all the time, it’s about serving. Empower your team to fail and to achieve. Then praise them for their work!
Question: What is the worse thing your folks could say about you? Would they be right? …but would if matter? Would you reward for letter from your team letting you know of a short coming?
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