#WorkplaceWednesday

Let's talk today about managers. Some of you are managers, some of you aren't. Some have been and aren't now, some would like to be. So let's talk about what makes managers good or bad.

I've had a mix of good and bad managers and in-between. My last manager was the best manager I had ever had until he wasn't. We had close to four years of a great working relationship and one choice he made in a two week time span erased the years of good. It devastated me.

Here's what he and I would have many conversations about - and in the end he couldn't lead, he just managed. It was incredibly disappointing.

So whether you are a manager currently or are looking to get into management remember the key points above and here are 10 more truths to keep in mind. Listen being a manager is one thing but being a leader is not for the faint of heart. Go forth and LEAD.

And if you have a good manager who is more than that and leads well - make sure you affirm and encourage them in that role. Your affirmation can keep them moving in the direction of leading rather than just managing.

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The End of Affirmation 365

I've been thinking about it for over a month. Usually, when I'm in it I'm engaged. But this time? I started it indifferent and I've felt indifferent all along. I should have never started. Hindsight is 20/20 they say and they aren't wrong. So when I opened my eyes this morning it was clear. It's time. Time to quit this 365. This is the first 365 that I haven't posted several of the days, the first 365 that I wasn't super excited about, the first 365 that I've quit. I've changed my social media presence and interactions the past year so this is also the first 365 that hardly anyone has been interested in. Is it the topic or my decision to not be as accessible on social media? Or is it some other reason altogether? Well, regardless...I'm throwing in the towel on this one. I can't say if I'll ever do another 365 again. Time will tell and I will know if and when it's time.

Affirmation Day 273

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Call it a Day

The literal use of this phrase hails from 1838 when the phrase originally was "call it half a day" to mean leaving work early. (source) The modern use of the phrase is to indicate ending something due to false sense of accomplishment.

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