It’s hard to believe but, this week, I’m celebrating my twentieth anniversary with my employer, Progressive Medical (now part of Progessive Solutions). Over that time, I’ve reported directly to three people and have learned a great deal from each one. Though they are very different men with different personalities and different leadership styles, all three care very much for the success of the employees; that is the tie the binds them together – well, other than having me on their team!
Here is a tidbit from each of them:
Don’t be afraid to make a mistake. I would much rather have you see a problem, come up with a solution, and take action – even if it turns out to be a mistake – than see a problem and not do anything about it. -Dave Bianconi, company founder and my boss from 1993 – 2000.
Don’t get too high and don’t get too low. A lot of things will happen, but you’ve got to stay steady for your team. -Kevin Banion, past President and CEO of Progressive Medical, and my boss from 2000 – 2011
All I ask is that you do a little bit better today than you did yesterday and that you treat each other with respect. – Mike Brandenburg, EVP Operations, Progressive Solutions, and my boss since September, 2011.
What have you learned from your boss(es) over the course of your career? Add a comment and share!
Tuesday Tidbits are weekly messages I send to my leadership team. They are generally short & sweet, often focused on leadership or teamwork, always positive and, hopefully, motivational. I hope you also find some meaning in them.
