Chapter 74. Remember That None of Us Has to Be Here

I once worked with a fabulous manager. Sadly he is no longer with us but I remember all the managerial stuff he taught me. He was one of us—seemingly. On the surface he played the company game, discreet, charming, efficient, hard-working, but deep down this man worked for no one but himself.

Bob was an individualist, a rule breaker (but not these Rules—most of these came from him), nonconformist, maverick. He trod a fine line. He was Mr. Cool Dude.

Sure he got the job done and done extremely well, but he was a managerial rebel. He and I were scheduled once to go on a manager’s training course. Guess who failed to show up? Yep, Bob. He wasn’t going to make LEGO® models for anyone.

I went. I ...

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