When asked “What’s the most difficult aspect of your job as a manager”? Most managers will say emphatically PEOPLE. Doesn’t matter what context every dilemma/challenge a manager faces has to do with people….according to most. I say according to most because I for one don’t believe that, on the contrary I think people make the […]
To all my CEO’s, President’s, Vice President’s, and Corporate Head’s when you give direction to your direct reports do they get it right? Do you find yourself giving that same direction again and again? Well, I would say the majority of this problem falls on you….not your direct reports. Yep, I said it it’s […]
Your “SUPERSTARS”…are going to leave you soon! They can be selfish, egomaniacs, narcissistic, aggressive….and impatient. Impatient is a key word and many corporate leaders are unequipped in curing the “impatient bug” of their top people. Typically at the beginning of any year is when you have heavy recruitment activity of top talent, companies […]
SURPRISE!…..you don’t meet expectations Well, it’s that time of year no not the holidays…the dreaded “Performance Review”. I say “dreaded” because for many of you it’s a stressful intense time where your year’s performance is center stage. My argument has always been that this should be the most positive “look forward to” experience […]
“PARTNERSHIP” between Sales & Marketing…literally DUE or DIE! Never before have we seen the importance of the partnership between Sales & Marketing so critical today in corporate America. If you’re fortunate to work for a company that believes in collaborating, communicating, partnership…..kiss yourself you’ve died and gone to heaven. Many companies […]
Okay Okay, I haven’t lost my mind…on the contrary Most would look at the title and totally pre-judge based on either their personal experience with a used car salesman or what they’ve heard about the reputation of the used car salesman….please give me an opportunity to explain myself. I’ve always said the difference between a […]
