Danbury Health Systems

Most managers claim they support you. But only a few actually go to war for you. Here's how to recognize a manager who truly has your back: 1. They Shield You From Politics → They absorb the corporate drama before it reaches you → They translate executive chaos into clear direction → They never throw you under the bus to save themselves 2. They Document Your Wins → They keep a running file of your achievements → They quantify your impact with real data → They make your success impossible to ignore 3. They Fight for Your Growth Before You Ask → They push for your promotion in rooms you're not in → They connect you to opportunities that stretch you → They see your potential before you do 4. They Protect Your Boundaries Like Their Own → They reject unreasonable deadlines on your behalf → They guard your time off without making you feel guilty → They model the work-life balance they preach 5. They Share the Real Story → They tell you what's actually happening at the top → They prepare you for changes before they hit → They never let you get blindsided 6. They Take the Blame, Share the Credit → When things fail, they own it publicly → When things succeed, your name leads the story → They build your reputation, not theirs 7. They Act When You're Drowning → They don't just ask "how can I help?" → They reassign work, adjust deadlines, bring resources → They fix the problem, not just acknowledge it These managers are rare because this kind of leadership is expensive. It costs political capital. It requires courage. It means sometimes losing so you can win. Because managers like this don't just manage. They multiply your potential. For me, it is Karen Raskopf, when I worked for Dunkin' years ago. Karen knows she made a difference - forever grateful for her! Tell me a manager who fought for you when it mattered.