During my career, I had the opportunity to work with two particularly dissimilar directors. Mike and Earl were senior managers of the International Transportation department. Both were with the company for many years before being relieved of their duties and responsibilities. Although Mike and Earl appear to be very similar with their high level positions and terminated tenure with the company, they differed dramatically in several areas. A good director should have the personality traits …
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…my organizational skills, and increased my efficiency and accuracy in completing assignments. He was responsible for increasing my on-the-job knowledge. He taught me to look at the 'big picture', not just the pieces. Mike was responsible for the birth of my ulcer, my first gray hairs, and the death of my love affair of becoming a director. He taught me self-discipline. He taught me the art of management. I cherish the experience with both directors.