Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Retirement

[Erik Nielsen (judge4re]

I was just in Wroclaw in September (with my boss), pretty time of year.  Good food and drink.

 

At this point in my career, I've learned that the best leaders are those that surround themselves with people that are smarter than them.  Those that are weak surround themselves with yes men.  The split is about 5%/95%.  Tread accordingly.

 

 

On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 10:14 AM, Doug & Terri <dnt [at] dock.net> wrote:

Erik brings up a good point –  “I do [have advanced degrees], so does my boss.”

 

”So does my boss” is a VERY important nuance.  I, like many of you, have had various life experiences earning a living.  Since I am not a gold prospector working only with my mule I had to work with, and for, many folks – many without degrees or degrees not related to our current mission.  My degrees, AND my somewhat advanced military life, in my last life, became a hindrance.  A few of my “bosses” were covertly and in some cases (‘so – just ‘cause you have - - - doesn’t make you right - - -‘) overtly outrageous.  Mostly my fault because of my naiveté.  And then drive a Porsche or Gawd forbid, a Ferrari to work - - - - oy vey ist mir.

 

As my old pal Waclaw (Vots-lahv – he’s Polish) warned me – “Dah-Glas, never tell your boss in mixed company a joke he won’t get.”  I’m not so sure I ever really learned that.  Heh heh

 

DOUG