Comments on: A Long Forgotten Leadership Trait

By: Bowen W. Coen

Bowen W. Coen — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:06:12 +0000

This is a great story, reading this reminds me of my Boss, and the way he treats us at our work, he has always given us a Christmas bonus of $50 and he has loaned us money out of his pocket when things were tight, given us time off at the drop of a hat when we ask. held BBQ fund raisers and bake sales to donate $ for employees in need. Given the employee chances time and again after they have made mistakes. (which i never thought was right) you would have to be a real screw up to get fired at my job. He has hired people back after they quite for various reasons. We are a non-union shop working around union workers. he has payed us above and beyond the Union scale in wages and benefits. All without the union dues and headaches. If you have any problem he has a open door and helps work those problems out. He has been a Very generous person to all of us. on the eve of this Christmas season he will have the terrible task of laying off 60% do to the cut backs of government. Some of us will stay a lot will go. His task I believe is a heart wrenching one. Thank you John Wilson for all you have Done for us on this contract, Been a Good run..!

By: Melanthios

Melanthios — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 09:57:08 +0000

Hooray! You’re so positive and inspiring, as well as being a great storyteller.

By: Caryn

Caryn — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 05:30:03 +0000

What a beautiful story–not because of the money, but because of the obvious love behind it. Enjoy your bonus.

By: Robert

Robert — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 02:19:25 +0000

Yep a long forgotten trait….

Even middle managers can use this trait (to a lesser degree) to motivate a work force. Although it is not the only reason for it, it is a great investment.

Simple things like donuts on weekends, and gifts on holiday’s reap huge rewards during the year.

By: Nabil Ahmad

Nabil Ahmad — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 16:54:43 +0000

Its that exact atmosphere that i long to return to after being out of the country for a year and a half. I truely miss my employers! Even if it is a dead-end job!

By: RK

RK — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 07:57:12 +0000

Great,

Wish Wallmart would do this. Would make for a real spirit of giving. In the end it is a chicken and egg problem. Are we there so that we can save via the Wallmart or is the Wallmart there to make a profit from our savings? One thing to remember, there is only so much to go around. So far it looks like we are the fools and Wallmart is raking it in, in this zero sum game, same for the healthcare. Question is, why do we even keep on going?
I am glad there there are some ethical co’s left.

By: The Digerati Life

The Digerati Life — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 00:27:15 +0000

That is just absolutely beautiful. And inspiring. A wonderful reminder for us that Christmas is about thinking of others especially those who are needy.