10 inspirational boss stories
This Quick List* is provided as a tool for Discovering a Different Boss, our theme for the week which links celebrations for Columbus Day and Boss Day.
And as usual, the desired end result is to provide tools to help leaders take charge in more effective ways, make things happen and inspire others to do the same. So I guess that means that every week, we are looking for ways to be a different (and better) boss. For ways to inspire. For ways to make a difference.
Here are 10 stories about inspirational bosses.
Read moreKudos to Dad & his supervisor
On the fourth day, after all the crews had set out for their duties, Dad went to his supervisor and said something along the lines of, “If you are going to do that every day, you don’t need me. So I’m leaving,” and headed for the door.**
Read moreKudos to Chancellor Carlyle Sitterson
A great story for National Boss Day Week …. about former UNC Chancellor Carlyle Sitterson. It was a tumultuous time – Kennedy assassinations, desegregation, Vietnam, Kent State. She described the Carolina campus with tents and bonfires from South Building to Wilson library.
Read moreReminder: Bring teddy bears tomorrow
October 13 is Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work Day. Invite everyone to bring a teddy bear from home. An interesting opportunity to connect. And to make a child happy.
Read moreToday’s a good day to kick butt!
Get serious about your sales goals today in honor of National Kick Butt Day. Offer incentives such as kickboxing classes to those who meet or exceed their goals. This is a great way to get your bottom…line…in shape.
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