Inside Duke Medicine
Tim Strayhorn: A kind and respectful supervisor
posted March 19th, 2009
Tim Strayhorn received a Random Act of Kindness award. His nominator said this:
“Tim Strayhorn is a just and fair supervisor demonstrating equal kindness and respect to all who serve Duke under him. He displays a genuine care for all his employees and maintains a very positive attitude and atmosphere in the shop. He has a thorough knowledge of every aspect of his job and the work his employees perform. Usually, he is more knowledgeable than his employees, and he retains a willingness to teach them without ever displaying a belittling attitude or comment. ... Tim’s commitment to his job is also unsurpassed. On any ‘typical’ day, he is here at Duke before most of his employees and remains at his desk until most have gone home (usually after 5 p.m. after having come in before 6:30 a.m.) ... All who serve under him consider ourselves fortunate to have Tim as our supervisor. ... As we see on a daily basis his actions result in customer satisfaction, grateful employees, and a harmonious shop atmosphere.”