Hello, I figured this would be the best place to get honest, real feedback. I just got a major promotion at my company. Something that I’ve been working toward for over 15 years. It’s an amazing opportunity and the company is fantastic. Needless to say, I want to make the most of this.
A little about myself; I’m 40 which is young for this type of role, and I don’t have the most experience. I’m a likable guy that can work with anyone and I have an absolute passion for problem solving. I was managing “my team” a year before I got the actual promotion and I have a great relationship with them. I hate meetings and mass emails. I prefer to talk to people one on one so I can have a direct connection with them. Everyone on my team has my cell number and I encourage them to text anytime 24/7 if they want to talk. I really try to pride myself on being an empathic leader who listens. I recognize that my words carry weight, and I try my best to be thoughtful about what I say. Please and thank you are used a lot. I also make sure to constantly tell them how much I appreciate them and I do what I can to show it. I believe the main part of my job is to make sure I am duping what I can to support them and bring the best out on them. My goal to make leaders, not yes men.
Despite all of this; I recognize that I am human and sometimes I don’t always live up to this. I haven’t had any issues directly but I want to do what I can to stay cognizant of my team’s needs. Any advice at all you can give me in this regard would be greatly appreciated.
Also, as someone who is a part of upper management; what can I to spread this mindset and fight the good fight? Seeing the post in this forum saddens me beyond belief. I hate to see the way some people choose to treat other people. I don’t say bosses, leaders, or companies because at the end of the day we are all people and that what matters.