Nearly two months since I've jumped in here. Time has really flown. It's certainly not for a lack of interest in doing this, it's just that I have been just that busy. Today's post is not really going to address much. I just realized today that it had been awhile since I wrote anything. However, since I maintained that I would not write anything unless I felt I had something of at least some significance to post, I am going to stick to that rule.
I had a converstation with an old friend today that I hadn't seen in quite some time. He was not having one of his better days. He shared his frustration with working 18 hour days (I do feel his pain there), as well as being micromanaged by his superior. My friend is the General Manager for a major home improvement company's store. The company, overall, is a great operation. Great leadership program, great leaders, big thinkers, etc. The purpose here is not really to say much of anything about that company. Rather, it is about my friend.
He knows what is important to him - his family and friends. While his opportunity is a good one, the hours as a GM have proven to be far longer than he ever anticipated. 'The money's great, but I want to know my family and not wonder who that guy is they see once in awhile'. He sent me his resume and simply expressed interest in moving to a more family-friendly work environment. Like I said - he knows what is important to him and he is being proactive.
Imagine what would happen if everyone in corporate America did that. No really, sit for a moment or two and think about how corporate cultures would change if that happend...
First off, there would probably be a lot of people quitting jobs and seeking out new opportunities. Since that is not something big business would want to see happen, there would likely be more companies that would simply change their approach to employees. I can only hope that happens sometime in the near future. Especially for my friends' sake.
I don't know all there is to know, but I do know that people just want to feel appreciated. So, to all those people who are micro-managers...show your employees you appreciate them, give them a little more freedom - and reap the reward of a more dedicated team. Then your likeability will go up. You'll probably enjoy how it feels (being kind and being liked more). Suddenly, you'll be a happier person and your team will be more productive because they're happy to be at work. Go figure! : )
10:00:15 PM 
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