THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, July 18, 1996 TAG: 9607180363
SECTION: BUSINESS PAGE: D6 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: KNIGHT-RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
LENGTH: 36 lines
The worst boss: A boss who didn't tell employees that a co-worker who had been missing for three days had been found dead. The boss apparently didn't want any work interruption.
The best boss: Jerry Allen, president of Vikamatic Sales in Wadsworth, Ohio, who employees say is a nurturing boss who advocates a balanced life between family, church, community, sports and business, and who encourages employees to work independently.
These were the 1995 finalists in Jim Miller's ``The Best Boss Contest.'' This week, Miller kicked off his 1996 contest, inviting employees to pen their best/worst boss stories.
The contest is in conjunction with the release of his new book, ``Best Boss, Worst Boss.'' The book is based on contest entries received in the past three years.
``If you work for a Scrooge, we tell you what you can do to solve this,'' Miller said. ``If you're a boss, we tell you what you can do to be better.''
The chosen essay of the best or worst boss will win a trip for two to the island of Kauai, a trip valued at $6,000, said Miller Business Systems of Arlington, Texas.
To enter the contest, describe your best or worst boss in 300 words or less. Give specific examples of how the boss has had a positive or negative effect on you as an employee.
Entries must be submitted by Sept. 30; winners will be announced around Oct. 31. MEMO: For an entry form, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Best
Boss/Worst Boss Contest, P.O. Box 200907, Arlington, Texas 76006-0907. by CNB