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The Perfect Boss
There were about 70 scientists
working on a very hectic project. All of them were really frustrated due to the
pressure of work and the demands of their boss but everyone was loyal to him and
did not think of quitting the job.
One day, one scientist came to his
boss and told him - Sir, I have promised to my children that I will take them to
the exhibition going on in our township. So I want to leave the office at
5.30 PM.
His boss replied "Ok, you're
permitted to leave the office early today."
The scientist started working. He
continued his work after lunch. As usual he got involved to such an extent that
he looked at his watch when he felt he was close to completion. The time was
8.30 PM. Suddenly he remembered of the promise he had given to his
children.
He looked for his boss, he was not
there. Having told him in the morning itself, he closed everything and left for
home.
Deep within himself, he was feeling
guilty for having disappointed his children. He reached home. Children were not
there. His wife alone was sitting in the hall and reading
magazines.
The situation was explosive, any
talk would boomerang on him. His wife asked him, "Would you like to have coffee
or shall I straight away serve dinner if you are hungry?"
The man replied, "If you would like
to have coffee, I too will have but what about children?". Wife replied, "You
don't know ?! Your manager came here at 5.15 PM and has taken the children
to the exhibition."
What had really happened was ...
The boss who granted him permission was observing him working seriously at 5.00
PM. He thought to himself, this person will not leave the work, but if he has
promised his children they should enjoy the visit to exhibition.
So he took
the lead in taking them to exhibition.
The boss does not have to do it
everytime. But once it is done, loyalty is established.
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