Being Boss

It is not always easy to be the one in charge In charge of fixing the daily conundrums That inevitably a come up at 4:30 on Friday The Friday you have ball game tickets with a pal

Having to make the calls can cause nerves to flair Flair with fear and raw vulnerability for what´s unknown And the issues get more gnarly as the day wears on Wearing patience thin and testing tired brain cells

Why would anyone want to be the boss? The boss gets all the complaints and aggravation Constant interruptions render plans obsolete Obsolete and out of touch before clearing the gate

Being boss comes with these and many more challenges Challenges roller coaster emotions and energy These diversions don´t overshadow the reason to lead Leading is about people, connection, and excellence

Leaders can see and develop our potential The potential to fully express and utilize our talents The boss cares about whether people are engaged Engaged and unencumbered by rolling crud

Hats off to all leaders who get through the muck The mucky muck of business to help people be great Jobs would be unbearable without great bosses Bosses who get what leading is really about

-TonyAlacchi