7 Massive Misconceptions About Bosses (and God)

Faithful on the Clock

Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God!

Want to join us on social media?

We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms!

Threads

Twitter

Facebook

Pinterest

Instagram

LinkedIn

YouTube

In this episode...

7 Massive Misconceptions About Bosses (and God)

https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/7-massive-misconceptions-about-bosses-and-god

Bosses all stink, right? Episode 112 of Faithful on the Clock debunks this idea by confronting the biggest misconceptions people have about managers — including THE manager, God.

Timestamps:

[00:04] - Intro

[00:40] - God is the boss of everything, including businesses

[02:09] - God Misunderstanding #1: God is angry

[03:07] - God Misunderstanding #2: God doesn’t care

[05:57] - World Boss Misunderstanding #1: Bosses don’t have imposter syndrome/are always confident

[07:16] - World Boss Misunderstanding #2: Bosses aren’t concerned with their workers

[09:20] - World Boss Misunderstanding #3: If people leave, it’s because the boss is bad

[10:27] - World Boss Misunderstanding #4: Good bosses don’t manipulate you

[12:53] - World Boss Misunderstanding #5: Bosses are always experts

[15:08] - Prayer

[15:49] - Outro/What’s coming up next

Key takeaways:

• God is the ultimate sovereign boss, overseeing everything in the world, including the businesses and successes we have.
• God is often seen as angry. But He is a God of joy and sent Jesus to ensure He could always love on you and have peace.
• People often think God doesn’t care. But the stories of both Job and Jesus show that it’s the Devil who tests us. God allows it so that the Devil can’t gain ground. But like a war general who loses soldiers or sees them in pain, that doesn’t mean He enjoys the battle or the hurt we have.
• Bosses often are far less confident than people think they are. They feel just as unprepared for their jobs and have to figure things out along the way as much as the rest of us do.
• Good bosses care deeply about their teams. But it can be hard to deliver due to lack of resources, roadblocks from others, and the general way work is structured.
• People don’t leave jobs just because bosses are bad. They leave bosses for a myriad of other reasons, such as financial opportunity or curiosity.
• Good bosses manipulate the people on their team, but they do it in the right way at the right time for the right reason. Their intent with this positive manipulation is to guide you to your best, not to gain for themselves.
• Good bosses often are not experts. But they are exceptional at directing and encouraging the people who are. They can see components and grasp where those parts need to be and move in the larger strategy.

• Percent Who Feel Employer Cares About Their Wellbeing Plummets
• Horrible Bosses: Are American Workers Quitting Their Jobs Or Quitting Their Managers?
• Survey: 68% of CEOs Admit They Weren’t Fully Prepared for the Job

CTAs:

• Invite your boss for an informal lunch or walk to unpack some of the perceptions you’ve had about them. Use the conversation to clear the air and welcome more open communications for the future. If they share their perceptions of you, be open-minded and honest in your responses.

What’s coming up next:

Faithful on the Clock isn’t the only great resource out there for Christian professionals. Episode 113 shares books and other podcasts that can inspire you as you get your faith and work aligned.

Support the show!

Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you.

patreon.com/faithfulontheclock

Want to give a one-off tip or donation? Use our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too.

Support Faithful on the Clock