Be a Great Boss: The Hill Collection (4 Items)

One manager described himself as a “speck engulfed by work”

and drew this diagram of “self, family, and the job”:

The managers had very little time to enjoy themselves in the

early months. Most came to realize that leading such an imbal-

anced life led to dire consequences. They needed “time to stop

and smell the roses.” Some did force themselves to take time off

from work. A few had been exercising religiously for many years.

Despite frequently disrupted schedules, they took advantage of

any opportunity to exercise.

The promotion to management affected both their profes-

sional and personal self-concepts. Many were surprised to find

themselves reappraising ...