CIJS

There was a guy. Then he got Huntington's and died.

Then his older daughter also got it and died two years ago.

This morning, his remaining daughter died of Huntington's. She was nine.

CIJS

The human condition can be extraordinarily fucked up.

From time to time, I've heard (or overheard) my sales associates remark to me (unprompted) that they think I'm a good boss and pleasant to work for (I heard this from my full-timers during my meeting with them last week); on one occasion,  one of the veterans in my department remarked that I am a true manager.  Hence, my direct subordinates (along with most of the associates in the store)  seem to respect me, which has also been observed by other managers and associates.  

That said, the truth is, I deserve no credit for this.  A long time ago, I learned from one of my role models that, a leader who is with his or her direct subordinates most of the time cannot lead as if he or she is a general with no flaws: a leader's direct subordinates will know his or her strengths and flaws well, so trying to project an image of perfection, along with barking at one's subordinates to fix themselves, will not work; it will alienate them and ultimately result in one's subordinates not taking him or her seriously, which will  have a negative impact on the team's success and the success of the organization.  Thus, IMO,  if I can consistently demonstrate to my team members that I respect them/care about their well-being, am open to their ideas/feedback, and do not consider myself to be any better than them, then this will provide a more constructive work atmosphere that will encourage the associates to bring about organizational success.

CIJS -

The answer is I don't know. It might just be an easy escape but it's the answer I'm most comfortable with now.

-Teresa

CIJS

I was happily minding my own business, taking my daughter to the store, when we were almost to the main road. You didn't chip in for gas, but you quickly latched on for a ride. Where did you think you were going at this late hour?

Really, you should have been where all the other frogs were, in some water and not stuck to my windshield. Honestly, I didn't even think tiny frogs could jump that high. But there you were.

CIJ etc.

Who is the idiot who invented long, boring staff meetings?

Seriously!

“We have to work on our communications so we’re going to start having fortnightly (long, boring) staff meetings.”

“On the point of communication, boss, have I told you recently that I think that’s a really bad idea and that I think I could do your job better than you do?”

“So we don’t disrupt the meeting, can you email me your opinion?”

*Beep*

Text message: “On the point of communication, boss, have I told you that I think that’s a really bad idea and that I think I could do your job better than you do?”

“Sigh!”

We have quarterly meetings that go all day.
All Day!
But we get paid and they provide hot lunch and coffee.

Cijs

I try to be a good person, I really do. But I'd be lying if I said it doesn't hurt me a little when I get overlooked sometimes.

CIJS: I miss you so much. I will never forget you. You brought huge amounts of joy into my life

CIJS Compromise Street goes both ways.

CIJS,

It got so bad last night, I almost started crying.