The Word of mAn[S]o0r

I’m lucky. Really really really lucky (touchwood)!

While in college and then in university, i came across a lot of ‘horrible boss’ stories, where it seemed the sole purpose in life of a boss is to make the life of an employee miserable. Fresh out of university, (infact, still in university during my masters program) i came across a man who quite literally blew my socks off.

This person had a charming demeaner, knew how to get ideas across, was a great teacher, expected a lot yet not with the hostility you normally get from over-demanding teachers and taught me a lot. Even before my course had finished, i prayed he was the kind of person i would work for.

Then one day, i gathered my wits, got off my ass, and approached him for a job. Lucky for me, he had an opening and took me under his wing. Initially, i was going to be a “test project”. Indeed, a 23 year old kid usually does not end up teaching experienced professionals on how to conduct their jobs better. The very first day i came to him for an interview, i was awed by the power he seemed to excude from behind the table, yet was as gentle and caring as a grandparent.

Today, 14 months after joining, i still hold him in high regard. Infact, if its possible, in an even higher regard. We dont see eye to eye on many issues, my colleagues at work make fun of this fact even. Saying that whenever mansoor and the boss start discussing, your in for a good battle of words. Yet, in all the discussions i’ve ever had with him.. i’ve never once felt humiliated nor even tongue-tied. He listens, understands, and accepts whatever i have to say. Over the months, my opinion has been taken on a lot of issues regarding how the company would proceed. I’ve been included in discussions on what strategic steps we should take and on finer points of maintaining a personal life. I’ve seen my suggestions put into practice at the company and that in itself is the best reward i could ever have hoped for. He has my back whenever i go to clients, who typically make the same ‘rona dhona’ over why u’ve deputed such a junior person to carry out the project. He’s repeatedly convinced them i knew my job. He’s helped me grow, helped me realize what running a company is all about, helped me groom into a proper consultant and helped me learn responsiblity.

He’s been a teacher, he’s been a friend, he’s been a mentor and he’s been my guide.

For all these things, im greatful! For whatever heights my career takes me, in this company or somewhere else, its the principles you’ve thought me which will carry me through.

Thankyou

P.S.
No one in my office reads my blog, hence please dont consider this as a cheap way to get noticed.

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