SaaSam

Account Executive

A man who has to declare he is king, isn't really king.

Heard this on Game of Thrones and made me think of all the sneering managers I've known to consistently bring up the fact that they were "managers". Come to think of it my favorite bosses never brought up the fact that they were in leadership.

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Kinonez

Celebrated Contributor

War Room Enthusiast

My grandfather always said, don’t speak up, let your actions do the talking.

SaaSam

Politicker

Account Executive

Wise man. Actions truly are louder than words. Which is also a two-way street. Your actions can speak to how decent of a person you are but can also reveal how big of a shithead you are too

CuriousFox

WR Officer

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Ego or deep down they felt fear. That's my take.

FlintIronstag

Notorious Answer

Chief Marketing Officer

It’s rampant in sales and it sucks. We have bosses for a reason but man I hate a douche bag in charge.

detectivegibbles

Politicker

Sales Director

A good "manager" will always be willing to go side by side with you.

Anyone that throws it in your face has identity issues.

SaaSam

Politicker

Account Executive

Anyone that throws it in your face has an ulterior motive for "helping".

alecabral

Arsonist

Director - Digital Sales Transformation

Unfortunately, that is more common than not. I’ll add this: it only happened with male managers in my case. Every time I reported to a woman they were so much better at it.

SaaSKicker1000

Politicker

AE II

A legendary gentleman once concurred

"Bitch, real Gs move in silence like lasagna”

And all the people said AMEN

CaneWolf

Politicker

Call me what you want, just sign the damn contract

And every tyrant and sore loser politician/wannabe tyrant ever.

friendlyginge

Politicker

Account Executive

Conversely, my last boss was always gloating about how real leaders are in the boat rowing with the team and that he would never make us do anything he wouldn’t do. Every time we met he would ask “have you ever had a boss before who would do this for you?” It was bullshit. my current manager is great because his actions speak for themselves.

SaaSam

Politicker

Account Executive

Sounds like my first director of sales. Dude was a total tool and could fill an H-Vac with all the shit that came out of his mouth.

FeedTheKids

Politicker

Solutions Consultant

Napoleon complex at its finest...

goose

Politicker

Sales Executive

Managers work for the reps (as long as they are at quota). Smash your number, tell your manager you are leaving early and see what they do... nothing. They have to manage the non-performers.

Marouk

Good Citizen

CEO

Real leaders focus on their followship. Can't force that else you are a dictator.

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SaaSam

A man who has to declare he is king, isn't really king.

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