Best Manager Award
July 9, 2009 by Phil Gerbyshak
Filed under Business
Who is your favorite manager? I’ll bet you can name her or him in a heartbeat, and think of the qualities he or she had.
Was she a good listener?
Did he help stretch you to set greater goals?
Did she frequently recognize when you did great work?
Was he someone you could count on to pick you up when you were down?
What was it that made them so great?
Whatever it was, take some time today and give that manager a best manager award.
What is a best manager award?
No, it doesn’t have to be an academy award.
How about…
A handwritten thank you note from you, indicating how much you appreciate the way she made you feel.
A batch of hand-baked cookies with a half gallon of ice cold milk.
A phone call saying “Hey boss, thanks for all you did to improve my life and my career.”
It doesn’t have to be fancy. A little bit of recognition goes a LONG way.
A heartfelt thanks for a job well done would be great!
Though I’d still love some fresh cookies and cold milk :)
Best Actress Academy Awards courtesy of cliff1066
The best manager I had was at my first real job. He was easy going, easy to talk to, and when things got tough he jumped in to lend a hand. He always asked if we needed something (to perform our job better) rather having to be asked. Because he was always let himself be available I would do anything for him that he asked – no questions.
It is my belief that many managers are not that way and are missing the boat as how to get the most of their employees. A manager or leader needs to understand that honesty and availability goes a long way in building support. In today’s tough economic times, there is a tremendous waste in human resources and ingenuity.
If you want MORE out of your people then treat them as they are valuable to the success of the company as well as to your own personal success. Motivated employees will work (think) on issues on their own time regarding resolutions to issues. Why? Because they are motivated to do more because they see the rewards of their efforts! This they are more willing to do for free and on their own time!
When you cease supporting your employees then they in turn will stop supporting you as well as to your success and advancement. Think about it …