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Anonymous
08/28/19 at 6:29PM UTC
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My boss trying to live up to her direct report :)

I had a new hire start in the last couple of weeks and I told my boss about some of our initial conversations when he started. I told her that I spoke with my direct report about his goals during his first week because I knew he made a lateral move to get out of a bad environment in his old role, and I wanted to make sure he has the opportunity to gain new skills and develop in his career. My boss then asked if our monthly meetings were a good frequency and reminded me that if I ever needed anything from her, I didn't have to wait until our meetings but could reach out to her at any time. In 6 months, she has not once asked me if our meetings were happening often enough or if she was providing me with the help that I needed. I think she might have been a little intimidated that I was being more attentive to the needs of my employee than she ever has been to mine! So much of being a manager is being transparent (whenever possible) with your employees and letting them know you are there to help them - and actually doing it! Just a fun story for your Wednesday!

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DTMN
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Mom | Wife | Leader
08/30/19 at 2:45PM UTC
Sounds like your manager saw an opportunity for an improvement in her own style. It takes a self-reflective manager to see a gap and address it. Great work on your part modeling open and transparent communication.
Heather Neal
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Remote Strategist + Mom to Rack Kitty!
08/29/19 at 11:15PM UTC
I love this, great job!
Rose Holland
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08/29/19 at 4PM UTC
Sometimes our bosses have not had good examples and we can reverse Mentor. Done that all too often.
Anonymous
08/29/19 at 2:06PM UTC
Being approachable about communication is key. Love the reminder note.
JamieJacobs
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08/29/19 at 2:06PM UTC
As a manager every so often I'll remind my team that if they ever needed anything or have an idea, to not wait until our 1:1 meetings. I think it's a great reminder because a lot of the best ideas/collaborations aren't within the 1:1 meetings. They're the one-off thoughts that are mentioned in person, within a slack comment or a quick note over email.
StellaK
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08/29/19 at 2:02PM UTC
Thank you for sharing! I think it's so awesome that you spoke about goals within the first week of your new hire starting.

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