CBS’s new Undercover Boss was a great finish to a night of Super Bowl fun. I was amazed watching Larry O’Donnell, President and COO of Waste Management, as he went to work at the most menial jobs of the company he leads. He discovered there were actions from his chair that negatively impacted the people that work hard to make the company work. I applaud any leader that makes himself or herself vulnerable and opens the door to learning insights from those he or she is supposed to be leading. I’m looking forward to future episodes. In case you missed it, here is a preview.

Now, I ‘m not naive about this.  I realize this is reality TV and the best side is going to be shown here, but still, I think opening one’s self up to this has to be challenging.

Did you watch the show? What were your thoughts?  Leaders, would you open yourself up to this type evaluation of your organization?

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