Watching a clip of the Great One during Maggie's interview of Brian |
Brain said that it was like entering a new world when he got to Harpo. When he came into work each day he knew he didn't have to fear getting screamed at. And that made it easier for him to do a good job. When he said that I wanted jump up and shout "Truth!" One because I'm crazy like that and two because it is so true.
Note: As a personal policy, I don't like to talk about my job on this blog. I like to keep the two separate. And I'm only writing about it now because a good work environment is important to me. I now work in a place where if I make a mistake I can tell my bosses immediately, and while they won't be happy that I screwed up, they acknowledge that mistakes happen, believe that I've learned my lesson, and we move on. In other work places when employees make mistakes they are so paralyzed by the fear of how their bosses will react that they cover it up. I don't have an MBA but I know that ain't no way to run a business.
Like Brain, I recognize how lucky I am to work where I do. And no matter where my career takes me, I plan to bring a feeling of calmness and respect along. I urge you to do the same.
Brian and Maggie |
Song of the Day
Today's song is Aretha Franklin's Respect.
I once worked for an organization where when people were upset they threw things...like chairs or smaller easier to hurl objects. Seriously, my first day I had the head of the company throw an entire stack of note cards in my face because the post-it notes were the askew. It was suck an emotional rollercoaster working there, but oh the crazy stories.
ReplyDeleteMy first job was an abusive place too, where the boss would routinely tear people down. He left me in tears one day and the attitude was "sorry, but suck it up." I hated that man. People just don't understand, you know. I'm so glad to hear that you are working in a great place now! Respect is crucial for a positive work environment. (PS. Thanks for the link!!)
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