Dinah YoungProject Manager / Software Asset Manager| Prince William CountySpringfield, Va, United States
Think about the best boss you ever had. What made them the best?
I think my best boss was one of my first ones. She was no nonsense. She forced people to back up what they said. If you said you were doing something a certain way, she would ask you to show her to documentation that told you to do it that way. I learned to do the research, document everything and be ready to present at a moment's notice.
She would also back you up when needed. Knowing your boss has your back is still one of the measures I apply to every boss. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
My best boss was one of the first bosses early in my career. He believed in me, was supportive and fair and it is because of him that I start off on the right foot with my career.
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1 reply by Dinah Young
Mar 27, 2018 2:58 PM
Dinah Young
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It is good to have a solid foundation
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Amir AliProject Manager| Northbay Solutions Pvt LtdLahore, Punjab, Pakistan
My best boss defined my role very clearly and then not only guided me on that path but also gave me his evaluation about how I am going and what I need to improve. He actually influenced me rather than just pushing. He also helped me to groom my skills and career in addition to what was required as part of my job. Saving Changes...
My best boss was the one that was my mentor. I could not be more grateful for his candor, encouragement, was supportive of my interest in advancement and helped me to achieve it.
After I moved on he continued to take an interest in what I was doing and we remained good friends until he passed away in 2010.
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1 reply by Dinah Young
Mar 27, 2018 2:59 PM
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Sounds like you were lucky to have such a great boss/mentor/friend.
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Dinah YoungProject Manager / Software Asset Manager| Prince William CountySpringfield, Va, United States
Mar 27, 2018 10:30 AM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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My best boss gave me the autonomy to define my role, evolve it and provided (and continues to provide) support when I left the company.
That is rare to find such a boss Saving Changes...
Dinah YoungProject Manager / Software Asset Manager| Prince William CountySpringfield, Va, United States
Mar 27, 2018 11:58 AM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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My best boss was one of the first bosses early in my career. He believed in me, was supportive and fair and it is because of him that I start off on the right foot with my career.
It is good to have a solid foundation Saving Changes...
Dinah YoungProject Manager / Software Asset Manager| Prince William CountySpringfield, Va, United States
Mar 27, 2018 2:54 PM
Replying to Susan Reilly
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My best boss was the one that was my mentor. I could not be more grateful for his candor, encouragement, was supportive of my interest in advancement and helped me to achieve it.
After I moved on he continued to take an interest in what I was doing and we remained good friends until he passed away in 2010.
Sounds like you were lucky to have such a great boss/mentor/friend. Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
The key thing to understand is: there are not "bad", "good", etc, etc boss. There are the boss that best fit to company culture. Is a matter of the company, not a matter of people. On the other side, you need at least two people to evaluate behavior. Saving Changes...
Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
My most memorable boss supported my growth and allowed me the freedom to expand my horizons, and like Kiron's post, the autonomy to define and evolve my role. He was the epitome of a leader and taught me a great deal. Saving Changes...
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