The red dust in the workplace is like a big casino, but the gambling here is people.
If you bet on the right leader, you are like standing on a mountain of gold, with wealth, glory, and power in your pocket; Bet on the wrong leader, you are like a clown who has been caught by the tail after jumping ship, you are a laughing stock everywhere, and no one will let you go. So, what kind of leader is worth following, clinging, and hugging your thighs?
1. Will it consider the interests of the people around you?Becoming a leader's henchman is essentially a bargain of interests. But the key is whether the leader is willing to deliver on his promises. If he doesn't want to, no matter how much you pay, it's just a bamboo basket for nothing. The kind of leader who only sees himself and never cares about the life and death of his employees, even if you kowtow to him and knock him to the brain, it is just a waste of effort. Therefore, when choosing a leader to climb,The first task is to judge whether he genuinely thinks about the interests of those around him。It's like picking potential stocks in **, if you know that a ** has no gains, no hope of dividends, and maybe**, will you take a risk**? The answer is obviously no! The way to observe a leader is to see how he treats the people around him and his former confidants. Their current situation is a preview of your future. If they mess badly, your prospects are not good. If the leader has never fought for the interests of his subordinates in the past, it is unlikely that he will stand out for you in the future. This kind of leadership either does not understand the importance of the exchange of interests at all, or simply ignores the needs of subordinates. A leader worthy of clinging to should be forward-looking and strive for more benefits for the people around him. For example, if there is a promotion opportunity in the unit, you don't even pay attention to it, but the leader fights for you. This is beyond your personal interests. For another example, the company gives bonuses, the number of places is limited, and it is not wronged if it is not given to you, but the leader has won it for you. This kind of leader puts your interests at heart, and you don't need to take the initiative to make requests, as long as you do your job well and please the leader, he will naturally consider it for you.
Second, will it protect the shortIt is inevitable that there will be some problems at work, and the reaction of the leader determines everything. Following a leader, it depends on how he treats problems. Especially for henchmen, once something goes wrong, do the leaders come forward and worry about dealing with it, or do they just throw them aside, let them fend for themselves, or even let them bear the blame for themselves? If your leader chooses to stay out of the situation at a critical moment, or even pushes you to the forefront and makes you a scapegoat for his wrong decisions, then do you really dare to follow such a leader? Working under such a leader, you can only pray that you will never make a mistake. A leader who is unwilling to protect your shortcomings shows that he does not regard you as a real confidant, and you may be just an insignificant pawn in his mind. When choosing a leader, you must keep your eyes open to see if he is willing to stand up for you and carry things for you。A leader who will only shirk responsibilities and disregard the lives of his subordinates will only make it difficult for you in your career.
3. Do you have any resources in hand?Resources, this is the bargaining chip that every professional is eager for, and following the leader is a shortcut to grasp resources. The resources to be discussed here are divided into two categories. First of allIntuitive and practical resource management。Does the leader you want to follow have real power and the power to allocate resources? Being his confidant means that you have direct access to these resources, rather than just hearing his promises. Don't be fooled by those ethereal pies, what you need is tangible benefits. Background resources are equally importantSome leaders don't have a lot of resources at their disposal, but their deep backgrounds and connections are a force to be reckoned with. When you become their confidant, these resources and relationships may be available to you. For example, a low-key old leader in the unit, he has been working in this unit for a long time, and many current leaders have been his subordinates. Building a good relationship with such a leader, whether you become a confidant or not, can be a valuable asset in your career.
Fourth, there are not many enemies in this unitThe workplace, this seemingly calm river and lake, is actually surging with undercurrents and contradictions. Friction with colleagues is just the tip of the iceberg, and even the leader you see as worthy of clinging to is surrounded by enemies. You choose to follow him for nothing more than your own self-interest, but in the process, you also indirectly choose his enemies as your opponents. In a power struggle, the clever player will always cut off the opponent's wings and weaken his power before striking the fatal blow. This means,When you decide to become a henchman of a certain leader, you may also be on his list of enemies。Even if you haven't offended anyone yet, you have become a potential target in this fight. When choosing a clinging leader, you have to look at how many enemies he has accumulated, and soberly assess his relationship with friend and foe. Don't get carried away by momentary interests and get yourself into unnecessary hostility. Otherwise, when you find that you have many enemies for no reason, I am afraid that it will be difficult to ride the tiger, and the gains will outweigh the losses.
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