Impact on Others

I have reached out to some colleagues that I have worked with in the past. I asked them two simple questions: “Can you tell people what made me a different leader than your previous bosses?” and, “Can you tell me how I impacted your personal or professional career?” Here is what they had to say, unvarnished, for you to hear.

production supervisor

Being a new supervisor isn’t easy. This person started as a new hire with the company and it was a new industry for him. After a discussion about his personal and career goals I made a plan to develop him on goals that he wanted to achieve. This included communicating clear and attainable objectives, meeting key managers in the facility, and being invited to critical meetings tied to the strategy of the plant to give him upper management exposure.

“Paul’s plans for me were the blueprint for my success as a supervisor.” — Production Supervisor

production supervisor

Seasoned supervisors can sniff out leadership that is on-point, available, and willing to support every day. Otherwise, leaders can come off authoritarian. This supervisor has growth potential and understood my career advancement was based on what ‘I’ did, but rather what the team was able to deliver. That is, and has always been my focus. Appreciating others skills and understanding their approach is a big part of that.

“He allowed me to use my creativity in making decisions. As a front line supervisor Paul made me feel empowered.” — Production Supervisor