Most of us have probably had a lousy boss. While we cannot do much about a lousy boss, we can do something about what we do or how we act at a supervisory person. I recently listened to a person tell me how they had been treated very badly by their supervisory people. It did not produce loyalty or appreciation. In fact, it made the person feel like they did not want to work for that company at all.
I tend to want to be a "people pleaser" and sometimes that is hard as a supervisor. However, I always try to value those with whom I work. I am keenly aware that I could not do the work without them. I really think the verse at the close of the devo is so appropriate; "Do for others what you would like them to do for you."
I am trying to practice that verse with those whom I work! It is important for me to remember; God is watching!
God bless you,
PJ
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I have been a manager and in that position I was trained that I worked for my employees. It was my responsibility to see that they had the tools and environment that helped them be productive. Correct when needed and Guide as much as I could, then let them do the job. I felt I could not ask them to do a job that I wouldn't do or hadn't done myself. Now that I am no longer in management, there are some people who still call me "Boss" in a respectful way. I have had a good boss and I still refer to him as boss even though I do not report to him anymore. I have had a manager that many of us have helped get to the position he is now in and he has completely forgotten those who supported him. Very few people respect him anymore. The scripture today is very good. "Do for others what you would like them to do for you". Regardless of either boss, it is my responsibility to do my best and to show Jesus to all my fellow employees.
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