Just the other day I had submitted a poorly written response to an assignment my boss graded.
This warranted a conversation. She explained to me this was an unacceptable response. I attempted to communicate my intent.
Regardless, my response was unacceptable. I am still attempting to adapt to a job of mostly words and writing, rather than one of physical actions and verbiage, that required a thick skin. A lot of us were blunt and straightforward. We let our actions (which could be seen) speak for themselves.
Desk jockies are a different breed. As a a bit of a knuckle dragger, I don't know how it'll play out for me. Either way, my boss decided to make this a feedback category, rather than a write up.
I am grateful to her for her clarity. The rest is up to me to figure it out or move on.
The gap between intent and interpretation can be vast, even when words are crystal clear.
To lead well is then not only to just speak candidly, but to listen before we speak.
Good morning,
What an intriguing post.
Just the other day I had submitted a poorly written response to an assignment my boss graded.
This warranted a conversation. She explained to me this was an unacceptable response. I attempted to communicate my intent.
Regardless, my response was unacceptable. I am still attempting to adapt to a job of mostly words and writing, rather than one of physical actions and verbiage, that required a thick skin. A lot of us were blunt and straightforward. We let our actions (which could be seen) speak for themselves.
Desk jockies are a different breed. As a a bit of a knuckle dragger, I don't know how it'll play out for me. Either way, my boss decided to make this a feedback category, rather than a write up.
I am grateful to her for her clarity. The rest is up to me to figure it out or move on.
Thank you for your time.