It’s All About Position
Posted By Aaron Marcelli on June 29, 2010
Yes, yes I know that the title of this post is a complete contradiction to the title and message of my last post. I write this post though because I have seen and experienced much that leads me to believe that in many businesses, churches, and even families, it is all about position!
Of course the everybody matters, we’re all on the same team idea from my last post is great, and ideal, but rarely the case. The core values on the wall at your place of work may state that “Everyone matters”, but face it, there are days when you realize there is a huge chasm between you and the executives of your organization. You are treated differently in how your coworkers, and perhaps even customers, listen, respond, and dedicate themselves to your boss over you.
It’s unfair isn’t it? Everyone sits up straight and puts a smile on their face when the CEO walks in. All his jokes are funny and everyone gathers around to hear about his family vacation. And you can’t even get the accountant to spell your name right on a paycheck. People respect the CEO. And why? Simply because they are the boss! It’s all about the position.
When the boss asks questions in a meeting or challenges the process, he is making us a better organization and causing us to rise above the status quo and when you do the same thing you are annoying and trying to make everything difficult. When giving your best efforts you are a “show-off” or a “suck-up” and are often asked “who do you think you are?” when you try to propose an idea.
I have a coworker who has inquired about my intentions or concern for work because I am laid back and try to keep things light. This same coworker is friends with the CEO of a major organization in our city and raves about how well he handles the stress and is so funny when he cuts up in serious moments. How in the world are those different?!?! The only difference is….position.
What do you think? I’m I on to something or way off?
What has your experience been?
Was I more accurate in my last post or in this one? Are both true?
I would love to hear your thoughts!
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