Today was our receptionists last day! She has an amazing opportunity and even though she only gave us one days notice, I couldn't help but be happy for her!
It can be a challenging experience trying to manage a persons growth within a company, hell, at times its difficult enough maintaining my own career growth.
So far the lessons learned are these:
The way you communicate and manage other people is a huge responsibility, and a big reflection on you, so do your best!
Lead by example, and remain willing to jump in and role your sleeves up if needed.
If somewhere in your career you are part of management on any level, it is absolutely necessary to take an interest in those people who report to you!
You can't be close friends but you can be supportive and dispense equal parts humor and tough love when the situation calls for it.
Honesty and fairness are the best policy! I don't care if you like me as long as you know I will tell you the truth and will always be fair and equitable in any given situation.
I'm so proud,to be able to tell you these things now, because this is what she said she learned from me over our three and a half years together! And to think she is only 23!! Our relationship wasn't always sunshine and roses, but it appears it was good enough.
Its an amazing thing to see someone taking off! If you have the opportunity to help someone grow up and fly away, do it, you'll be glad you did!
And we're off...
