I think I am good at managing people. My brother and I worked as site managers for a painting company, there we had hands on experience "running the show" if you will. With painting companies like any other company you have jobs that small jobs that nobody wants to do. (ie work later to get a project done on time). I found that I'd do everything I could for the guys below me (the painters). Even though my boss didn't do everything he could have for me. It doesn't have to be anything huge it can be something like taking a coffee break for 15 min within 2 hours of work. Or inviting the guys to have a beer at the bar with you when your all done with work. With the company I had to lead by example. If their was a section I wasn't confident with getting on top of a 32' ladder, why should I have someone else do it. Now I'm not a tall person so heights have never really been my thing. But what I'd do is say "hey I'll do this section you do the next one." You'd be surprized how far that can get you. I've had my boss say that then not show up and tell me it had to be done by that day. I tend to show what I want done, and set the expectations. This one kid and I was working with I showed him how to get one section done faster. and him and I got done with a 10x10 section in less then 15 min when he thought it was impossible. "Value the worker", workers are you most important asset. If my boss is telling me that the house has to be done and I don't have the right equipment to work around power lines, I'd love to tell him to get lost. But I don't get paid unless it's done. So for sections like that it is me that'll do them not anyone else.
I think one of my strengths is a down fall aswell. I'm friendly with the guys I work with the guys I work with. Well it isn't fun to not atleast be friendly with your worker, you are their to work. I've found that this depends on the worker. Almost every worker I worked with we could joke around and I could point out something for him to do better. Others would react with a sarcastic tone. I think it's important for everyone to know when to draw the line between boss and friend. I think the best way for this is to start out holding a little bit back at first. And gradually open up to them. If you find out that certain people you aren't going to get along with as well as others you might as well finish some projects and make some money.
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In support of your leadership- Mallory Clynes
I think you would be a great group leader because you are the type of person who can always "break the ice." Your personality alone is awesome and makes people want to be friends with you and confortable around you. In my opinion thats what a manager should be like. He or she should be able to be there to talk to his or her employees whenever and about whatever.
In support of your leadership - Kyle Toelken
As I was reading through your "Self-Assessment" I noticed that you were dedicated to your organization, where you worked, over the top, to get projects done on time and also with great quality. Managers, in my opinion, should get to know their employees making the job atmosphere a better place to work.
After reading your posting you seem to have a good handle on managing people. I like your approach of being friendly, and making your self part of the team, but at the same time making your employees aware that you are the boss.
in support of your leadership - Andrew Gordon
I feel that being a leader is not just about wanted to lead others but also somewhat about being able to lead yourself and achieve your own goals. You can not succeed success with others if you yourself can not achieve individual success. I see alot of self determination in you which will empower people to take up causes on their own. You lead through example and inspiration which is excellent. You allow others to visually respect you without expecting them too.
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