Anonymous wrote:She just sounds awkward.

How about just their name and title?

Who they report to is somewhat unimportant at first blush.

Anonymous wrote:Magic circle partner?

The 5 most prestigious law firms in London. Used to be the Club of Nine. 4 turned trashy.

Anonymous wrote:I supervise five people and refer to them all as “my colleague, So and So.”

This is also how I refer to the people I report to, when there’s a reason to.

OP here, this is what I did when I managed staff.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I supervise five people and refer to them all as “my colleague, So and So.”

This is also how I refer to the people I report to, when there’s a reason to.

Same experience with women managers I had.

But the only male manager I had wanted to be referred as “manager”.

1. A support/servant leader doesn't act like that.
2. Why not talk about what the direct report DOES instead of how they relate to you? Sounds insecure.

Your boss has an unchecked ego. Id start planning an exit from the position - maybe a lateral move if you like the company. I’ve had bosses like this and while they didn’t use the exact words “my direct report” it was a lot of “me”, “my” and “I” statements. Like “I need you to perform for me ” and “my sales team” and “my mid Atlantic guy”. It’s always indicative of someone that’s only in it for themselves and sees everyone else as a tool for them to achieve their personal ambitions. Get away from these people.

Anonymous wrote:I supervise five people and refer to them all as “my colleague, So and So.”

This is also how I refer to the people I report to, when there’s a reason to.

Same experience with women managers I had.

But the only male manager I had wanted to be referred as “manager”.

Anonymous wrote:Magic circle partner?

Top 5 law firm

Wouldn’t bother me. Like you said, everyone can see the hierarchy.

Sounds like you already have a low opinion of her. But I wouldn’t take this as a positive or negative on its own.

Magic circle partner?