Comments on: Best is Not Always Nice

By: Follow the Chain of Command — hr bartender

Follow the Chain of Command — hr bartender — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:02:57 +0000

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By: The HR Bartender Community had a very busy first week of 2010 — hr bartender

The HR Bartender Community had a very busy first week of 2010 — hr bartender — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:35:03 +0000

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By: Nice and Likable — hr bartender

Nice and Likable — hr bartender — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:10:00 +0000

[...] On the other hand, I’ve known plenty of people who are direct, brash, and maybe even some days a real jerk … but I never questioned their honesty. People might find dealing with them completely [...]

By: Beth Haiken

Beth Haiken — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:01:37 +0000

A good reminder that it’s important to be transparent and straightforward whether you’re talking to one employee or many – thanks.

By: Best is not always nice « Shouting across the Pool

Best is not always nice « Shouting across the Pool — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:46:50 +0000

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By: Chris Ferdinandi - Renegade HR

Chris Ferdinandi - Renegade HR — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:21:10 +0000

Interestingly enough, my best boss was also my nicest. He set high expectations and pushed me to be better, but was also inspiring, led by example, and brought out the best in those around him.

He was a good example in transactional versus transformational leadership. I didn’t do better because I feared doing bad. I did better work because he told me he thought I could, and gave me the support I needed to do so.

I know some people take advantage in that kind of environment, but I find it incredibly motivating to be told, “Go kick ass, I know you can.”

By: David Patrick

David Patrick — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:07:28 +0000

I agree. My neat two bosses wewe the ones that challenged me to be better. When I went to work at new places my new boss has always been impressed by me. St which point I always send a thank you note to those two bosses.