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As long as the way you hold people accountable is ethical and done with respect, it shouldn’t be a detriment. I’m known as being difficult but partners back me because I’m only challenging people to be critical thinkers and self starters.
Good question... I’m not sure either. I think it depends on your partners and maybe just how you’re perceived. I know my “development” opportunity is that I’m seen as harsh and difficult to work with... so I’m working on it... but I’ve also noticed others who do not have that reputation who I have seen say / do things much harsher than I ever have... so I think demographic and stereotypes are sadly a factor in those perceptions too
Fair comments. Thank you. Do you feel that these traits are found in senior leadership? I don’t have great visibility in to the traits of those individuals .
Holding people accountable? Yes you can’t be a leader without it. All partners I know definitely drive their subordinates towards the bottom line.
But, you have to play the game well enough to find the balancing act between holding people accountable and being perceived as difficult or harsh in order to make it there. Perception does not always equal reality... and not all criticisms are fair (some are)... but it’s on you and you have to manage the perception of yourself.