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My favorite managers were always similar to the one you describe. But I also noticed these managers didn't get promoted as the more "pointy haired boss" types.
by JamesBarney 9y ago
My favorite managers were always similar to the one you describe. But I also noticed these managers didn't get promoted as the more "pointy haired boss" types.
- osullivj 9y agoThat's the difference between "managing up" and "managing down". The PHBs and those who get promoted rapidly spend their time kissing ass...
- xerophyte12932 9y agoI would disagree. My boss has the record of fastest promotion of junior developer to executive and he fights for us against other department/team heads and upper management on a regular basis. Its because he makes sure to deliver such value to the company that the management can't ignore him and his team