Leadership Pitfalls: The bosses who want you to suffer as they have

 

Have you come across such a type?

Some people had to go through much hardship to become successful. They were treated unfairly. They had difficult working conditions. But they survived, and thrived. Because of that, they believe others should go through the same in order to be successful. Not that they are intentionally malicious or that they want others to fail. Their value system has been shaped by their past experiences. I've met a business owner who pays low wages and expects his employees to do extra work utilising company resources to earn more. I've met a training company owner who pays newer trainers low rates, because he believes that's the way the industry is. One analogy I use is this - if you have suffered from abusive parenting, why would you want to impose the same on your own children? Have you come across such a type? Or are you unconsciously one of them?