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David C. Baker asked a useful question.

Clive Griffiths
Clive Griffiths

David C. Baker asked a useful question.

“In thinking about the best boss you've ever had, what was that one thing about how that person interacted with you that you most appreciate?”

It’s been many years, but two bosses jumped to mind immediately.

First ‘shielded me from the political crap so I could do my job’, which is importantly in sales.

Second was ‘on my case almost daily’ pushing me to higher levels, which is just as important.

Greatly appreciate the management still both these people showed toward me.

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