THE IDEAL BOSS.. Inspired by retired Master Chief ..SEPT 2011

THE IDEAL BOSS ... 
  The ideal Boss is someone that leads by example , and is knowledgeable about what they are doing. They are strict and fair and play no favorites. They are motivational and offer assistance and training as well as counseling for those in need. An ideal boss is respected because he earns it , not because he demands it or orders his way for it. Respect is a two way street , you give respect to others , you in return get it back. An Ideal boss is someone you can trust and turn to if something goes wrong professionally or personally . An Ideal boss corrects you in private and praises you in public. This boss also work side by side with you sharing the pains and thrills of being a team member. In other words a Ideal boss is in the trenches with his crew , on working parties , on liberty calls and in Command functions. An Ideal boss is someone you would literally die for , or at least give your best effort. After giving or describing what I thought was an Ideal Boss ,my Tap Instructor , said,,. Guess what? You just described how you would lead a team , division or work crew. After further review, I said Yes, indeed , that's the way I have led my people , my crew at all my divisions during my naval career. Upon further reflection , I'm not going to miss the Navy life at all. If anything the Navy is going to lose a great leader , a motivator and a last of its kind. Today's Navy lacks that leadership style,, today's navy is who you know and who you blow.. The qualified , certified mid level supervisor is now replaced with paper pushing , people pleasing yes men who do as they are told instead of act on whats right or good for their personnel. I'm going through a transition and I;m going to take my experience and leadership skills to the civilian world , while the Navy searches for what type of leader they want in this sop called " new navy" , new policy's , and beliefs that will make Navy life very diverse and will have to deal with issues they are have implemented. The Navy will continue like it has for hundreds of years , but the rules and regulations they have enforced will no doubt create issues they never thought or imagined  would happen. The New Navy personnel will face these challenges and in my opinion have alot of work to do.. Until my next blog.. THE SOURCE PRODUCTIONS @ 2011