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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You sound caring and like you want to do the right thing.

Are you engaging staff (the 9 - 13s) in seeking their input?[/quote]

Thank you.  I do care and want to do the right thing.  I seek their input and then make decisions.  I have 20+ staff, so someone is always unhappy and unfortunately I'm wired to give a sh-t.  I frankly wish I was more full of myself because then I wouldn't care so much.  I almost thing you need to be that way to successfully manage people.[/quote]

I think you'll grow into a great manager and then probably SES. You just need to find ways to get "buy in" - get your staff on board and they will be okay with it eventually.

You really have to WORK those lower grade employees if you want a great reputation. Get them in your office, hear their concerns, explain your side and decision, and they'll just be grateful you engaged with them and they'll be your fan and vouch for you when the SES/pres. appointees discreetly ask about your leadership skills.

The 15s who hide in their office and won't talk to 9 - 12 or 13 team leaders never get promoted to SES.[/quote]

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