March
28

Which is worse?

  • Working for a boss that is an idiot, or
  • Having a bunch of subordinates that are smarter than you

So in the one case, you constantly have to help your boss look good… even if it is next to impossible.  And in the other case, you have to worry about all of your subordinates showing you up.

I am sure the following things are running through your head…

  • Once again, my boss is going to get all of the credit
  • He is making our whole department look like a bunch of idiots
  • Which one of my subordinates are going behind my back
  • Why aren’t my subordinates giving me all of the data… they want me to fail

First, as a leader, you need to put the greater need or the organization to the forefront.

Next, shouldn’t it feel great when you can help your boss succeed.

And isn’t great that you were able to help develop and mentor your subordinates.

Ok, I will cut to the punchline.

When you make leadership about you and not others, you really aren’t leading.

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