So, here’s the thing—I’ve been taking notes. Not just on office dynamics or how to correctly file a TPS report (still a mystery, by the way), but on what not to do when (not if) I ascend to the coveted throne of The Boss. And by 'notes,' I mean a highly detailed, color-coded ledger inspired by my current supervisor. It’s basically a masterclass in How to Lose Employee Morale in 10 Days.
1. No More Epic Monologues
You know those painfully long work messages that read like a rejected novel manuscript? Yeah, none of that. When I’m in charge, I vow to keep group chats short, to the point, and free from existential crises. If I ever feel the urge to write an essay, I’ll save it for a blog post (like this one) and not a 3 AM Viber rant.
2. Tantrums Are for Toddlers, Not Boardrooms
Foot-stomping? Desk-pounding? Decibel-shattering yells? Absolutely not. If I ever feel the need to throw a tantrum, it’ll be about something important—like running out of coffee, not a minor formatting issue in a PowerPoint deck.
3. Holidays Will Be Actual Holidays
There’s a reason they’re called ‘holidays’ and not ‘workdays in disguise.’ If it’s a break, it’s a break. No sneaky assignments, no ‘quick calls,’ and absolutely no disguised “just checking in” emails. If it can wait, it will wait.
4. Everyone Deserves the Spotlight
The office is not an episode of “Who Wants to Be the Main Character Today?” Leadership isn’t about hogging the stage; it’s about making sure everyone gets their moment to shine. If someone has an idea worth celebrating, they should get the recognition—not just a half-hearted “noted” in a group chat.
5. Priorities Will Actually Make Sense
No more assigning top-level urgency to things like the exact shade of the new office chairs while looming deadlines get ignored. I’ll make sure we focus on the ‘big rocks’—real, meaningful tasks—and not get sidetracked by nonsense. Business trips? Only if they actually serve the business and not just my travel bucket list.
6. Reputation Matters More Than Ego
I get it—titles come and go, but the way you treat people sticks. Employees aren’t just warm bodies filling desks; they’re individuals with expertise, ideas, and a work ethic that deserves respect. As the saying goes, “Walls have ears,” and trust me, they’ve heard every whispered frustration about bad bosses.
In short, while my supervisor’s leadership style is... a choice, it’s been an unexpectedly rich learning experience. It’s like I’ve been handed a ‘What-Not-to-Do’ manual, wrapped in drama and tied with a ribbon of pure chaos.
So, future employees, get ready. When I’m in charge, it’s going to be a riot—a riot of efficiency, mutual respect, and actual work-life balance. And maybe, just maybe, slightly fewer ping! notifications on a Sunday night. Cheers to that!
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