October 15 is National Boss Day
Are you thanking your boss on Boss Day? Not sure how to do it?
You could buy a fancy card or gift. But really – a note of thanks would be more valuable to most. You could start by simply thanking him or her for the job and the pay check. Even better if you add something specific like some of the real life examples here:
You can write your note of thanks on a fancy card or on a plain piece of paper.
Or you can share it Read more
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10 inspirational boss stories
This Quick List* is provided as a tool for Discovering a Different Boss, our theme for the week which links celebrations for Columbus Day and Boss Day.
And as usual, the desired end result is to provide tools to help leaders take charge in more effective ways, make things happen and inspire others to do the same. So I guess that means that every week, we are looking for ways to be a different (and better) boss. For ways to inspire. For ways to make a difference.
If you are looking for ways to be a different boss, stories such as these are great places to look.
Here are 10 inspirational boss stories. It doesn’t mean each of these bosses are (or were) inspirational every minute of every day. More likely it occurred (or occurs) in bits and bites. And it seems to be about…well…read these stories and see what you think. Read more
Kudos to Dad & his supervisor
Dad told a great boss story this weekend. It’s a good one for Discover a Different Boss Week (our linked celebrations of Columbus Day and Boss Day).
It happened about 55 years ago, when Dad was the newly appointed supervisor of several work crews for the City of Winston-Salem. When he came into work on the first few mornings, he found HIS supervisor giving out instructions and work orders for the day.
On the fourth day, after all the crews had set out for their duties, Dad went to his supervisor and said something along the lines of, “If you are going to do that every day, you don’t need me. So I’m leaving,” and headed for the door.** Read more
Kudos to Chancellor Carlyle Sitterson
Here’s a great story for National Boss Day Week ….
In a Business Class interview, Joy Hakan shared memories about the years she worked with Chancellor Carlyle Sitterson (Chancellor at UNC-Chapel Hill from 1966-1972).
It was during a tumultuous time – Kennedy assassinations, desegregation, Vietnam, Kent State. Read more
Quote of the Week: Discover a Different Boss
A good week to explore….
looking to discover:
- something good about your boss. Just in time to write a nice note to her for Boss Day(on Friday).
- a different perspective that could help you be a better boss.
- helping you take charge in more effective ways, make things happen and inspire others to do the same.
- new courage needed to push off from shore.
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Theme for Week: Discover a Different Boss
There is much going on this week. Many things to celebrate starting with Columbus Day and National Kick Butt Day. Ending with National Boss Day. Teddy bears and grouches in between.
We are weaving it all together into our theme for the week: Discover a Different Boss.
No – we aren’t talking about getting a new job. We’re talking about making your current situation different – and better. Better morale, productivity and overall performance. Here are a few suggestions for putting this theme to work.
1. If you have a boss who drives you crazy, Read more
Have you thanked your boss today?
If you have a boss, what can you thank him or her for on National Boss Day (October 16)?
You could buy a fancy card or gift. But really – a note of thanks would be more valuable to most. You could start by simply thanking him or her for the job and the pay check. Even better if you add something specific like the real life examples below.
You can write your note of thanks on a fancy card or on a plain piece of paper. Or you can share it below in the Comments section below. You can identify yourself and your boss – or tell the story anonymously. Then send an e-mail to your manager with a link to this article and a note that says something like: ” I hope you will go to this link. Take a look at comment #2. It’s a story about you. Thanks, Boss.”
Just type your story in the comments box.
Related Article: National Boss Day is October 16
Kudos to Chancellor Bill Aycock – from Joy Hakan
Another great story in celebration of National Boss Day….
In a Business Class interview, Joy Hakan shared memories about the years she worked with Chancellor William Aycock (Chancellor at UNC-Chapel Hill from 1957-1964).
She said that he commanded great respect because he gave great respect. He did this in many ways.
He showed genuine care and interest in others by knowing their names and asking about family members by name.
He regularly went to the YMCA for a soda, sat on the wall and talked with people as they passed by. Or he would slip away to the baseball field and hang out.
Some might think he was goofing off during these outings. Read more
Kudos to Mack Brown on Boss Day
In celebration of Boss Day, here’s a story about Mack Brown (former head football coach at UNC-Chapel Hill, now head coach at University of Texas) shared by Rick Steinbacher during a Business Class interview.
Rick (now Associate Athletic Director at UNC) was on Carolina’s football team when Mack Brown was coach.
Rick said that Mack was a great leader, who did a great job of sharing a vision. He was positive about everything. He referred to them as a top 10 team. Even though they were on actually on the other end of that scale, he said it was important for them to ACT like they were a top 10 team. And by the time Rick graduated, Carolina WAS a top 10 team.
The power of vision and positive expectations.
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Kudos to Ray Austin at Western Auto – from Mick Mixon
In preparation for and celebration of National Boss Day, here’s a great boss story, another great one shared by Mick Mixon during a Business Class interview.
When Mick was 15, he worked at Western Auto.
There was a recliner in the store for sale. One day, when there was no one in the store, Mick sat down in the chair. Assistant Manager, Ray Austin, said a sentence Mick says he will never forget – “ get up”.
Mick’s interpretation and message to workers everywhere. When you are at work, do something. Straighten the shelves. Restock merchandise. Do something. Don’t wait to be told.
And Mick’s message to managers is similar to Tom Lutz’ message: Dare to Lead.
Listen to Mick tell the story right here:
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