Managing your manager is like loading the dishwasher

What do managers and dishwashers have in common? Follow me now…

Most managers want to help people be the best they can be.

A dishwasher is there to help dishes be the best they can be.

Because what goes into a dishwasher can be a unique combination every time, it’s hard to know how to get the best results. Luckily, there is a guide to this here: How to Load a Dishwasher (seriouseats.com)

Similarly, because each manager has a unique combination of experiences and personalities, it’s also hard to know how to get the best results out of them. Luckily, there is also a guide to this here: Managing Your Manager (every.to)

Additionally, everyone should make their own user guide for how to work with themselves. Dishwashers come with them, but most people never read them, to the detriment of their dishes (especially their knives…no sharps go in the dishwasher, people!!!!).

Whether dishwasher or manager, you can help them help you.