I do feel truly blessed to be in business on my own. That, of course, is a little bit of a misnomer because I actually have many people that I work for but nevertheless - I have no true boss. I have no one looking over my shoulder wanting a report - I am no longer "managed for production" (I always hated that phrase when working for past bosses in recruiting firms) - I pretty much do what I want and that comes with its own set of pains in the arse - I choose those.
Anyway, I meet once a month with a business coach who keeps me focused. I look forward to these meetings. He makes me think - he challenges me - he motivates me to motivate me. I am a recruiter, headhunter, whatever YOU call what I do but I am not a business guy and I don't schedule strategy sessions with myself. I would never do that if I wasn't writing a check. I hate the stuff - I want to recruit - I want to help you find the next home - I want to help you find the right person. I pay him for his time because I want to be better at what I do.
I love questions. I love good questions. Good questions always lead to more questions. I think this is one you should be asking - Would you pay your boss to be your boss?
I pay my coach because I respect him. I pay my coach because he makes me think. If you really want to appreciate something - it is ALWAYS going to cost you. While I write a check, you people invest your career path. This is a big investment. Just agree with me.
This question is one that can help you uncover your perspective and help you examine your situation - something I always want to help you do. I hope you are grateful to have your boss - I hope she is a mentor - I hope you are being lead with integrity - I hope for the most part you are getting what you want and need from your boss most of the time. If you are not, consider that question and be glad you aren't writing a check but know that your career's quarterly statement looks like crap.
I could fire my coach at anytime and you can fire your boss or as we like to say - go in a different direction.
