Introduction

My name is Ivan. I was born in Lvov, Ukraine, a city name that is derived from the word 'lion'. 8 years ago my family won a Green Card and shortly thereafter we emigrated to America. Currently I'm a Junior majoring in Finance & Investments, and balancing my life between work, school and things unrelated to the latter two. Although I've worked and earned money before I came to America, I held my first part time job at 11, working as a bag boy in a local Key Food store. My manager didn't speak English, and neither did I. Understanding was uncommon, an aspect that contributed to my on-the-job frustration, and which I've never encountered afterwards. Ever since I've held numerous jobs, from working as a tuxedo salesman, a waiter and a cold caller, to interning at Goldman Sachs and Lehman Brothers. Every one of these working experiences came with a manager of one sort or another. Although I couldn't possibly remember the specific characteristics of each one of these, I can certainly differentiate between a manager I regarded as an overseer and one whom I called 'my boss'. At any rate, I'm looking forward to learn how a good manager is ought to be!