Can They See You?

Fearful of the Boogie Man, my 4 year old daughter asked me to escort her into the garage so she could get a soda. As we approached the door leading into the garage, I opened the door and stopped. Sensing I was still with her, she opted not to turn on the garage light and waded into the darkness in search of the refrigerator. Once she realized I was not with her, she immediately stopped and called out, “Daddy?” “Baby I’m right here,” I called from behind the door. “But I can’t see you,” she demanded.

Even though my voice could be heard, she needed the assurances of seeing me in order to totally feel protected; those who you lead are no different. Employees need to feel protected; they’ve got to know [and you’ve got to show] you’ve “got their back.”

Managers are heard; leaders are seen.

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Comment by Marsh Buice on March 6, 2012 at 12:52pm: Thanks Mark, I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.

Comment by Mark Odat on March 6, 2012 at 12:29pm: Good article, this is the way to create leaders which makes our job easier to oberate. I like it.

Comment by Marsh Buice on March 5, 2012 at 5:21pm: Great points Fran and so right. When you believe in those u lead they will invest their trust and in turn follow u. Teams are built with talent but dynasty's are built with belief.. In each other. Thanks for the addition brother.

Comment by Fran Taylor on March 5, 2012 at 4:45pm: So true Marsh. If a sales rep knows you are there for them if they have a problem is far better than leaving them in the dark to do things on there own .I believe it is easier to manage when sales reps come to you fro help compared to you as a manager always correcting problems. You will have to correct problems but they will be fewer doing it your way. Good one Marsh.

Comment by Marsh Buice on March 5, 2012 at 10:00am: Thanks Bobby-I know you do. Ditto too my friend.