The Outsider Boss

There is a reason why the boss is the boss. It doesn't matter whether he came from another industry or a seasoned professional in his field of expertise. His job is more on strategic planning and that includes hiring the right people to do the work for him. Simple, isn't it? In a perfect world, it is.

Let's say the boss is an "outsider", meaning he has zero knowledge about the business. The smart-alecky people in the office would undermine his capabilities one way or the other. These group of know-it-all think that they are a lot better than the boss technically-speaking. But, the boss does not need to know the nitty gritty of the everyone else's job. He is there to lead, to manage and to leverage on other people's skills to be able to carry on his role as the boss.

Now, why am I saying this? I've had bosses who were literally outsiders and were able to deliver. I also had the same breed of bosses who messed up the entire organization.

Moral of the story: Adapt. Change your perspective. Put yourself in the boss's shoes.

If things don't work out, better leave the company and save your sanity.