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When I was in the military, I had a first sergeant, a clerk, and my XO. I picked these people, because they were very good at what they did, we got along, and we could communicate. In the civilian world, as a manager, I built my team on those same principals. I delegated authority and retained responsibility, meaning I allowed them to do their jobs. Especially the ones I had difficulty doing. If anything messed up, I was there to pick up the pieces. As a person with ADD, I am VERY experienced at picking up the pieces.
Moral of the story: As a manager, you have to delegate. Delegation is not absolution of knowledge or responsibility. Your people come first and if anything goes wrong, and it will, you are there to make things better. You will be rewarded. Many people get thrown under the bus by their bosses. The words “I am right behind you” translates to “I am using you as a shield”
When looking for a boss, and a working environment, those are the things I look for. Everything else, I can adapt.
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