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Seven Useful Lessons You Can Learn from a Bad Boss

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I'm constantly amazed at how little training most companies invest in for managers. Being a manager is extremely difficult, and it's not something most people know how do out of the box. You have to learn from experience (make lots of mistakes and inflict major damage to employees and the company in the process) or learn from intensive teaching. We don't let teachers in schools teach without training, but we let managers manage without training. This is what kills most big companies. - Ginger Makela

Definitely, Ginger. A lot of managers who haven't gone through training or have had experience managing tend to fall back to what they know when they have to deal with their business relationships: and that leads to a great amount of liability. The way you talk or handle a friend, family member, or a personal acquaintance is almost never the same way you need to talk to or handle an employee, client, or prospective client. - Mark Trapp

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The problem is that people don't see managing as a seperate skill. In my experience, you don't have to know anything about software to be an effective manager in this industry. In fact I prefer people who do not have a technical background, because when have a technical background they think they can contribute which leads to micromanaging instead of managing people (and the other resources). - RAPatton

Good insight, Ginger. I rigorously avoided becoming a manager for a long, long time precisely because I didn't want to be a bad one. - Phil (scribkin)

My (soon to be former) company doesn't provide any real training at all, just stuff like how to document attendance and do reviews. They're just glorified team leads, and it's all based on senority. I've had four managers in the year and a half I've been here, and they changed the title to "IT Director" for the last two of them. Neither of the 4 managers I've had here seems to give a flying fig about me as a person or about my career. I've heard it said that people don't quit a company, they quit a manager. - Harvey Simmons

last two jobs i left was solely because of managers and lack of IT knowledge they had. i mean we were web development departments and they had a hard time understanding what a website was and what it can do. - Chris Harris

I went to the latest "director" to ask for some career advice. I was really struggling with where I wanted to go in my life. Since he was kinda new, I talked to him about my career, and the disappointment of multiple layoffs, stuff like that. I told him I needed a mentor, and someone objective to talk to about this stuff. A month later, I was demoted to the helpdesk full-time. I hate this place. He can get in line and kiss my butt. - Harvey Simmons

"I've heard it said that people don't quit a company, they quit a manager." @ha3rvey that is so true. - Sally Church

Sally, that's so true. I've got a great boss right now and that's why I'm willing to put up with certain things that are going on in our company... - Raoul Pop

Being a manager myself, I know that sometimes "looks can be deceiving"... remember that we are typically the "bad guy" by default because of necessity of enforcing and adhering to what may be unpopular policies and procedures. I also have several people who work the night shift and until they have had personal interaction with me, I'm viewed as "The Man." The best training I had for being a manager, believe it or not, comes from my time in the military. - Vince DeGeorge

I'm approaching 20 years at my company. (God am I really that old) and I'm on my 13th manager. Also had a stint of 4 years that my title was manager until I decided I really didn't want to lose all my actual skills and went back to a technical role. Same feelings as many here. The only training available to managers is in-house. Managers are valued for how well they manage projects and deadlines but the reality is, managers are supposed to be managing PEOPLE. - Kevin Shannon

I don't think I would be as angry and disappointed with my current company if I hadn't been in a leadership role at previous jobs. These guys are like something out of "Jack Kade's Worst Nightmare". - Harvey Simmons

I wish there was a doublelike. I love the manager detox going on here. - Mark Trapp

If it wasn't for two absolutely horrifying bosses in a row (the one who told me in a staff meeting to find a crack for software I needed was a winner), I'd never have had the guts to quit and go out on my own. - Cyndy

herding cats - http://youtube.com/watch?v=Pk7... - Amund Tveit

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“IMHO: 1. Obama will offer HRC the VP slot. 2. She'll accept. 3. It's a good thing. 4. They'll win.”

May 23 at 8:50 am - Link

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spot on- VEEP will be HRC - they will go forth an win !! - Peter Dawson

5. Obama will need to protect himself from Hillary trying to get to the #1 spot. ;) - David Risley

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I would agree with that - Shey

No doubt Obama will need a lead-lined asbestos flack jacket if HRC is on board. - Dave Winer

admittedly that is a formidable union. it might show some ability to compromise values. Obama is a bit green with his quality of self righteousness. Even Reverend Wright would of gone away if he had apologized earlier. By reaching out to people outside of his inner core he will be a formidable threat. Much like the Democratic union in the legislature. The Republicans over the last 8 years have been very open minded about what values they will allow into their tent. Everyone wants healthcare. Why is it they want to have us so frightened? Why is Iran more important to be talking to when there is Hilary that he should be talking to? - Noah David Simon

That flack jacket had better be knife-proof in the back. - Harvey Simmons

Do you really think it's gonna be that easy? And even if the Answer is yes..any dream tickets will not change anything right? - Ben Borges via fftogo

Dave, no I disagree I see either Bill Richardson (brings hispanic and West voters) or John Edwards (southern and white). I think HRC has attached Obama too much to make it work. Also she polarizes the moderate republicans how will cross over and vote for Obama. - Jon Erickson via twhirl

Jon, but the Democrat party will need some healing the Clinton and Obama sides are pretty bitter towards each other. Maybe running together will unite both camps - Shey

If HRC was First Lady, V.P., then the first woman President, would that be even more impressive than just first woman President? Add in Senator, and assuming full terms as V.P. and President, you could have a political pedigree that might get you up on Mt. Rushmore. - Richard Finucane

The idea does have cinematic charm and would make for an interesting presidency for all concerned (practically, the entire world), but I agree with Jon Erickson. Besides which, Hillary attacked not only Obama but his political dream / plan as well. The other idea tossed around, about a Lincoln style circle of rivals, seems more likely, not to mention more agreeable to a lot of people. Btw, interesting analysis by Ana Marie (http://tinyurl.com/3unq33) - Asteris Masouras

We need polls about this. How many people from the Hillary camp would vote for Obama with her as VP? How many Obama supporters? Independents? republicans? - Alejandro S.

I'm hoping it's Richardson or Edwards. If only Gore had picked Edwards... But I digress. I hope it's not Clinton. She insulted me every step of the campaign. I've taken a lot of her comments personally. If Obama picks her, I'll still vote for them, but I sincerely hope it's not her. This isn't sexism. This is, "What the heck did she just say?" - Harvey Simmons

There's way too much Hillary hate among independents for this to work. He might as well attach a cement block to his leg. - mrshl

5. Amerika, du hast es besser - Benedikt Koehler

Obama as president and Clinton as VP, be interesting if he's incapacitated for any reason - Andy Davies

The problem is that it smacks of bribery and politics as usual. It will ruin his outsider image. - Soulhuntre via twhirl

Am probably in a minority, but I don't think it's a good idea - I can't bare the thought of yet more hectoring from HRC - Sally Church via Alert Thingy

Would be interesting, HRC can play "The Heavy" for Obama - James Clark

I still don't know about this. I think that Hillary on the ticket may undercut Obama's message of having a new kind of politics. - Kevin Bondelli

The whoel thing has image problems anyway, Barack will only be the nominee because of party politics (super delegates) which already undermines his image. A flat our bribe to Hillary woudl not help. - Soulhuntre via twhirl

Being an 'R' even I'd consider Obama, but absolutely not w/HRC along. - Todd Jordan

If this were an actual blog post, I'd be inclined to pass it off as LINKBAIT.. but it's not, so I won't :) That said, given Obama's dominance of all things web - I find much of the recent FUD surrounding this specific meme to be precisely that - LINKBAIT FODDER.. the traffic and reactions are so off the charts that even highly respectable bloggers like Andrew Sullivan are getting in on the action. Sad =/ - Will DeLuca

OK... I disagree about 1. and 3., agree with 4. and 2. since I figure she'll accept the VP sot even if she's not offered it and insist on it. - Chris Reed

"Barack will only be the nominee because of party politics (super delegates) which already undermines his image." What? He won more delegates, the popular vote and more states. - Alejandro S.

I'm not agreeing with you on this one thing, Dave. I think the Edwards endorsement was well-timed and possibly was a pinky-promise for VeeP (imho). - Chris Judson via Alert Thingy

Apparently a lot of folks missed Edwards saying he absolutely wouldn't accept VP spot. I'd say there's a high probability of what you propose Dave. Ironically, I'm the example of a moderate Republican who would vote for the O/HRC ticket over McCain - but not O/someone else. - Lucretia Pruitt

Thanks, Lucretia...here's the link for Edwards saying "No": http://tinyurl.com/5l4l8d . I suppose I was sort of wishing for what I actually liked in the 2004 race: Edwards w/o Kerry. I still have misgivings about HRC as Obama's campaign was about change for the old ways (e.g. McCain and HRC). - Chris Judson via Alert Thingy

I _really_ hope HRC isn't the VP nominee. Obama/Edwards would be a MUCH stronger ticket. I like Obama, but I'd have a harder time getting behind him with HRC as his runningmate. - Chris Harrison

what about this scenario: HRC decides to run as an independent, splitting the democratic vote, and giving McCain the advantage. McCain has Romney as VP and wins. Four years later, McCain is 4 yrs older and HRC crushes him, winning the election. She stands a far better chance of winning against McCain than she does against Obama. I hope this isn't how it unfolds. - shaun mclane

That would be a disaster. Hillary would constantly be defying him and going behind his back to push her own agenda. - Mike Cohen

Hill as Obama's VP is a death wish. She has supporters, but she is also toxic nuclear waste to a lot of people. Besides, having THREE people running the USA is a really REALLY bad idea. Obama needs to select a strong female candidate (e.g. Gov of KS) -or- a strong military/defense expert. Sen Bayh would be most excellent. I think he is way too smart to ask Hill. - ron k jeffries

Obama picks Edwards? Good recipie for failure. Edwards is not a strong candidate. - Soulhuntre via twhirl

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“Twitter is open, which is great. But when Twitter is down, we are 100% locked-in, and that sucks.”

May 23 at 8:55 am - Link

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that's why I'm moving my conversations to http://friendfeed.com/drthomas... - Thomas Ho

I use Jaiku when Twitter is down. Both Twitter and Jaiku feed to my Friendfeed stream anyway. - Morton Fox

Or Brightkit..plus it got localisation - Ben Borges via fftogo

Anyone has any idea what is the matter with twitter and why it goes down or comes to a grinding stop? Did they grow too fast or something and their infrastructure is collapsing onto itself? - Robert B. Morshe

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“What is more powerful? A Like or a Comment?”

May 23 at 9:07 am - Link

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1+1=2 ! I do both if I like something AND I have something to say! - Geoff Schultz

Comment adds more personality. But, both jump the item to the top again so I wouldn't think it makes much difference. - David Risley

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I agree with Geoff, if it is real good I do both, if I want to add something I comment and if I am tired and in a hurry I just like it. - Jon Erickson via twhirl

Is it just me or do comments not bring an older post to the top as high as a like would? - Shey

comments FTW @shey they seem to bring them to the top of my list - acedanger

Comment - even if it's as simple as "I really enjoyed this article". My feeling is "like" is a thumbs up but if people are moved to comment, the link must be thought provoking. - Jason Kaneshiro

I'd say a comment because it shows someone actually took the time to write something. Both together would be even more powerful. - Morton Fox

Comments are informative - like is just preference - Peter Dawson

I'd say same level of "power," but I only comment if I have something to say. A bunch of comments just saying "This is a good post/message/whatever" aren't that valuable. On the other hand, all the likes go on one line, and each comment adds a new line, so visually, a comment adds more weight, perhaps. - Jandy Stone

What if you do both? - Lindsay Donaghe

I'm with Lindsay. I often do both. - Harvey Simmons

@Lindsay Well nothing's more powerful than both. I mean just one or the other. - Shey

They should just allow us to configure the text of the 'Like' button since it means different things to different people. - Akiva Moskovitz

comments are a form of expression but a "like" opens the door to a new connection...I say "Like" is more powerful in this arena... - Anthony Farrior via fftogo

@Anthony I think that's what I'm trying to get at. Psychologically, if someone comments on something, but doesn't "Like" it, I think that says a lot. - Shey

It depends on the comment, I guess ;-) - Robert B. Morshe

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“New blog post: Five Things Twitter Shouldn't Be Doing http://tinyurl.com/6498zr”

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The part about about keeping the community in the dark is what I've been screaming. Let us know what's up! Good post - James

Thanks a lot :-) Just trying my best to help improve things. - Andrew Dobrow

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I think the quote from Alex Payne is very telling about what one of the main technical issues is and what has to be done. - Andrew Dobrow

Very nice post Andrew - Geoff Longman

Thanks Geoff, and to all of you who are reading and commenting on my posts. - Andrew Dobrow

Excellent post Andrew. - Robert B. Morshe

Wow. Your post definitely gives us a new perspective. Keep up the great work. - Mikael Pittam via twhirl

So many awesome comments and so much love. Thanks a lot! - Andrew Dobrow

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JavaScript has staying power; Used in Stargate

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Universal Music: it's illegal to throw away the promo CD we sent you without your permission

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A whole new world to explore

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Redundant Disk Storage Across Multiple EC2

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This has the potential to make some of my current work 'redundant' (in a bad way); but I like it anyway. - Robert B. Morshe

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Twitter Twoosh Game

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"I love it. "dotlizard" is gaining and getting close to "vmarinelli;" let's see how this exciting game unfolds ;-)" - Robert B. Morshe

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Twitter Traffic Explosion: Who’s behind it all?

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It is highly addictive. - Robert B. Morshe

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“yes Twitter is down. Now is a good time to work! No noise on FriendFeed! Heh.”

May 15 at 1:51 pm - Link

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Joke's on us. With all the talk of a Twitter boycott, Twitter decided to preemptively boycott us. - Mark Logan

Robert, any insight why Twitter is down a lot more often these days? - Rudy Amid

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Wait - I thought it was the opposite! Once Twitter is down, that's when FriendFeed gets noisy! ;) - Nathaniel Payne

Rudy - see this: http://blog.compete.com/2008/0... - Christopher Dickens

did it occur to anyone that maybe the FF guys are sabotaging Twitter to grab their users? :-) - Dave Hodson

Is anyone tracking Twitter downtime? Seems to happen several times a day now. - Mark Logan

It's like a shark keeps stalking your favorite beach. Will someone please shoot the shark? - Jeff Crites

This is getting ridiculous. How can you advocate its use for business when you can't depend on it to stay up? - Dana Franks via twhirl

No noise? what do you call me? :) - Fred Grott

lol@Mark - Shey

Twit-Out anyone? http://friendfeed.com/e/433390... - Shey

lol, Twit-out! Twit-out! - Bwana McCall

I'm not sure that boycotting a free service would accomplish much. - Dana Franks via twhirl

I want to participate in that event, blogged it a few minutes ago. tired of twitter's appaling level of service. - Richard Azia via Alert Thingy

Dana, at my blog you can see a bunch of the conversation we've all been having about Twit-Out http://jerseysuburbia.com Some might disagree, but a bunch of us think it's worth a try. - Andrew Dobrow

is Twhirl down too? Ah well, time for me to return to reality *shudders* - Iain Baker

I bet it does. Matter of fact, we've already got a great discussion going surrounding it. A boycott doesn't always have to "make change", it can simply spark several discussions around the topic. http://friendfeed.com/e/6a155c... My goal is to learn from the twit-out, and share that knowledge with everyone who cares. - Bwana McCall

OMG - I have hives - I am going through twitter withdrawls - Maxine Appleby

I am so badly addicted to twitter I cannot stop checking it ... need twitter now ... - Robert B. Morshe

Oh look my Twit-Out followers are back! Friendfeed for FTW! (poor twitter bird fell out of the tree again -ouch!) - Susan Beebe

Jeff, I wish there would be a Captain Quint scene (played by Robert Shaw) in which he shows up and promises to scale Twitter for the outrageous sum of $10,000. "For that you get the head, the tail, the whole damn thing." - Karim

thank god for FF though! - Sarah Perez

I think this is the first time I've blinked today... glad Twhirl has FriendFeed support - Josh via twhirl

@Karim - and Cap'n Quint is joined by Cap'n Kirk (Scotty. I need. Twitter. Now!) and Cap'n Crunch ... who's just on hand to offer sugary goodness to take the edge off this whole damn thing. - Jeff Crites

haha... I actually started reading a book in the interim... how spoilet we are to Twitter - Gilbert Corrales

There is no news and free debate without noise, Robert, don't block. - Prokofy Neva

Yeah, FF rocks... but not from my phone! Where's mobile for FriendFeed? - Mark Arend

Somehow, I still like twitter... - Lakshman Prasad via twhirl

This post is going on 48 hrs. - Russellreno

e w/mark where's my phone-friendly friendfeed? - Morgan via twhirl

Get an iPhone. - Robert Scoble

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Introducing python-callbacks, a library for creating and running callbacks and closures in Python.

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An early preview for FriendFeeders. Googlers and former Googlers should feel right at home here. - DeWitt Clinton

The remarkable thing to me is that I was able to implement this with only 104 lines of source, 213 lines of tests, and 331 lines of documentation. Think about what those ratios (and total size) would be to implement the same functionality in say, Java or C++. Heck, it even includes an implementation (and tests) of a stable heap-based, synchronized priority queue (15 lines of code). - DeWitt Clinton

Interesting. How does the model compare to the Deferreds concept in Twisted? - Vlado Handziski

@vlahan - I hadn't looked at the Deferred model in Twisted before, but if it makes sense I can converge this API toward theirs. I'll spend some time with Twisted and see. Thanks! - DeWitt Clinton

Cool. Maybe we will soon see support for Twisted in App Engine :) - Vlado Handziski

Beautiful - Benjamin Golub

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