My President of the Board is not very good.
Not really. Really good support.
None.
Hello there. How are you doing today?
assistant
Question
I'm good. How are you? My board president is getting too involved with the staff and it is driving me nuts!
user
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Ugh. I am sorry to hear that. That must be frustrating. You reaching out here shows me that you are solution-driven so I feel strongly that we can work through this!
assistant
Reflection of feelings,Affirmation and Reassurance
It is. He just said yesterday that he would not go to my staff but he is. Right after the meeting. Thanks! I feel like the board, in general, is too intrusive into the day to day. I want to be helpful but by their intrusion, I Have no motivation to be helpful.
user
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I have definitely had work situations where my higher ups have over stepped their boundaries to the point of being intrusive.
assistant
Self-disclosure
How did you handle it?
user
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One thing that worked well for me was speaking to members of the board. Another thing that I found helpful was speaking with my friends and family about it.
assistant
Providing Suggestions,Providing Suggestions
I feel like they would either blow me off or feel resentment for bringing it to their attention. Did you run into that? I have spoken to my wife about it. She is in the same field as me.
user
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As it pertains to the board, I found that the other member was very receptive to the conversation. Inevitably, they wanted to do what was right for the employees. The power dynamics make it more challenging to be as open as we would like to be, right?
assistant
Information,Reflection of feelings
I worry that they may say "Thanks for bringing that to my attention" and then continue doing it. If they do, I would need to look for another job as this board does not have my back. You are right! I want to do a great job but they are making it hard to be motivated.
user
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Yes. There are certainly times when finding a new position is the right thing to do. It sounds like you not feeling supported in the work place is grounds for a new position. Is that accurate?
assistant
Restatement or Paraphrasing
That is accurate. WE met with two of the members yesterday and they said the right things but then do the opposite.
user
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I am hearing your frustration through all of this while also hearing your dedication to the work.
assistant
Reflection of feelings
Thanks. It is nice to have someone to talk with.
user
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You are more than welcome.
assistant
Others
Have a nice day.
user
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Is there anything else that I may be able to further support you with today?
assistant
Providing Suggestions
No. Thanks for helping me.
user
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You are welcome! And have a great day!
assistant
Others