I’ve let people take credit for my work with an ulterior motive. I was a test tech and rewrote the horrible engineering test programs on the sly. They had you enter the date 5 times on one test for example. The core I left alone, I’m just talking insane interface. A new engineer showed up to review the test programs. I gave him the old and mine and said I didn’t care if he took credit for them. He made them official and my life was much easier.
My boss likes to say, “that’s a great idea. Let’s say that I thought of it.” I’ve begun to respond back to him, “that’s fine but you and I will both know the truth.” He’s stopped saying it (at least to me).
I still remember the moment when I realized the difference between a boss and a leader. When things go well, the leader gives credit to the team; when things go wrong, s/he takes responsibility.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 5 years ago
SOP
[Standard Operating Procedure]
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 5 years ago
I’ve let people take credit for my work with an ulterior motive. I was a test tech and rewrote the horrible engineering test programs on the sly. They had you enter the date 5 times on one test for example. The core I left alone, I’m just talking insane interface. A new engineer showed up to review the test programs. I gave him the old and mine and said I didn’t care if he took credit for them. He made them official and my life was much easier.
revdr2002 over 5 years ago
My boss likes to say, “that’s a great idea. Let’s say that I thought of it.” I’ve begun to respond back to him, “that’s fine but you and I will both know the truth.” He’s stopped saying it (at least to me).
pony21 Premium Member over 5 years ago
I still remember the moment when I realized the difference between a boss and a leader. When things go well, the leader gives credit to the team; when things go wrong, s/he takes responsibility.