This is directed to all the front line leaders out there. It's a tough job. Having been a supervisor (both in an office environment and in retail) I know how tough it is. You're right there at the front, dealing with customers, team members, and bosses. Right there in the middle. It's a lot of pressure, isn't it?
Today I want to point out some of the joys of supervising. It can be such a tough job that we forget what's good about it. But, it's not all stress. Supervising also provides these joys (and potential joys):
Today I want to point out some of the joys of supervising. It can be such a tough job that we forget what's good about it. But, it's not all stress. Supervising also provides these joys (and potential joys):
- Seeing someone develop their talent beyond their first expectations
- Collaborating to solve process problems and making jobs easier
- Bringing a smile to a customer's face
- Achieving your goals, even when it seemed impossible
- Growing as a leader
- Learning from mistakes and gaining the ability to smile at them
- Making a powerful difference in your organization
- Setting a positive example of shared, participative leadership
- Holding yourself accountable and getting more done as a result
And there are many more.
Although the job of supervisor is often not what we expected, it delivers powerful opportunities for fulfillment and joy.
What additional supervisory joys can you name?
-- Doug Smith
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