Learn and Earn Series: The Road to Hell is Paved With Good Intentions
So, Ms. Green, as your boss, I expect you to do your job with high energy; unquestioned loyalty and integrity; enthusiasm; a drive for initiative; a craving creativity. Basically, I need you to be a game changer and be at least ten steps ahead of me at every turn. Know this, when there is a problem, let me be aware of it, as well as, have alternate scenarios with suggested solutions. Please do not try to negotiate a bargain with me without leverage or insight. I tend to look at the big picture, consequently, I do not care how the cow was slaughtered and processed into a meat patty. I just want the hamburger with its trimmings given to me on a silver platter. Obviously, you will be gunning for my job, therefore, understand this, my success is your success, so making me look good will make you look even better. It’s important that you learn how to unlearn mistakes, develop resilience and bounce back quickly. The nature of the beast dictates that to survive here at the Acme Company, you must understand the unintended consequences of thriving through chaos and crisis.
Tips for Your Career Success
1 Learn how to lead people (Lee Iacocca’s 9 C’s of Leadership – Curiosity, Creativity, Communicate, Charisma, Conviction, Courage, Character, Competent, Common Sense)
2 Focus on making reality better
3 Build strong teams
4 Be honest with employees and Investors
5 Share the credit for success
6 Be suspicious and skeptical
7 Look to the future
8 Closely align financial strategy with business strategy
9 Keep physically fit
10 Make it your goal to run teams and build companies not to make only money
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