Discussion Board 1

reply to these two Discussions please.

The question was In week 1 we talk about self-awareness, the Big 5 personality traits, etc. Therefore, for the week 1 discussion board please think about a good manager/supervisor AND/OR a bad manager/supervisor you have had in the past. Thinking of this person, what personality traits did they have? What behaviors did they engage in? Why do you think these traits/behaviors made them good or bad managers? and respond should be 250 word please.

1. The first manager that truly impacted me was in the first job I had that I could see turning into a career. I started a new position in sales and had no idea what I was doing, not to mention I joined a very diverse Team. I believe we had three C DISC personality types, two D personalities an I and a S personality type. He was very much a D personality and someone who if you just met you would think was unapproachable. However; after working with him for several months I quickly learned one of the key qualities I believe it takes to be a great manager and that is, you have to adapt to the person you are talking with. While he was very direct in meetings and in how he delt with other departments, when it came to the Team he managed he could flip a switch and relate to an S or a C personality type without issue. He would never let his emotions show and you always felt like he truly cared about whatever issue was going on and how it impacted you.

The biggest trait I feel he showed that makes him a great manager is that no matter what he was asking of you or the Team, you knew he would not ask it of you if he wouldn't or hadn't already done it himself. This inspired people to want to do their very best at whatever the task at hand was.

2. Reflecting on my first job in high school, I can't help but think of my first manager where I got a job at a small grocery store. She best embodied agreeableness, making the transition into the workforce a breeze for a bunch of teenagers stumbling into their first jobs.

What set her apart was her down-to-earth approach to leadership. She didn't hold her authority over our head; instead, she rolled up her sleeves and worked alongside us, as if she were just another member of the team. Her friendly demeanor and willingness to explain things patiently made it easy for us to learn and grow in our roles.

I remember how she took the time to teach us the ropes, never once making us feel like we were dumb, more like just inexperienced (I mean it was like all our first jobs). Whether it was stocking shelves or operating the cash register, she was there every step of the way, offering guidance and encouragement without a hint of condescension

What's remarkable is that her kind and slow approach paid off in the long run. Because she took the time to invest in our development early on, we became self-sufficient in our roles as time went on. By treating us with kindness and respect from the start, she laid the foundation for a team that could thrive independently.