Constantly putting out fires as a manager? This will help!

[@summerrein7summerrein749]

I’ve been fiona for years. I have really good people skills that people tend to trust me and because I tend to solve issues quickly, I’ve been stuck as the “GO-TO” manager for everything. And being bilingual has its downside too because foreign associates tend to gear toward me with their requests and needs even though I’m not even their direct supervisor 😢. Never ending cycle… Definitely very helpful video though !!

[@summerrein7summerrein749]

Lmao I’m fiona

[@makeda.andrews]

I felt your laughter! LOL

[@StoicContrarian]

The dilemma I have is if you let them put out fires 🧯 instead of constantly saving the day they start saying that you are not supportive. Ridiculous.

[@livritz101]

I wouldn’t say be completely hands off when there are disagreements/problems. However, there is nothing wrong with taking a step back, and evaluating the urgency of the problem/disagreement. If its urgent then by all means step in and solve the problem. But if the problem/disagreement can wait, I would explain this will be discussed during our scheduled 1-1 time. Gently remind them this is why we have 1-1 meetings, and what the scheduled 1-1 meeting time is for. I would politely state just as they have tasks to complete you also have tasks to complete, and cannot constantly keep interrupting your day with unscheduled meetings.

[@makeda.andrews]

So well said :)