Take One For The Team

Although I have personally only had jobs that were retail, I have known many people who have jobs in sales. I have always wondered, what type of job prepares you best for managing others? When you work a job, especially in sales, you have goals and quotas to meet. When I worked in retail, I would have standards of customer service that I would have to make sure I achieved. But when you take the step up to the net level and are suddenly in charge of a team of others, how do you make sure they are doing their jobs? It's one thing to hold yourself to certain expectations, it's entirely different to manage other people. It almost seems that your job depends on those below you! And if you are not a well liked boss, your livelihood is in the hands of those who dislike working under you. Well the only answer that I can think of to keep your office successful is to respect your subordinates and this will ensure that they in turn respect you. Make sure you let them know that a high tide lifts all boats and that they will receive the benefit of the whole team's achievements.

Posted by Suzanne on 6/04/2009 10:03:00 PM
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