Tell Me What You Think, Seriously…
Early in my career, I had an interview with the MD of a competitor. It was scheduled for late afternoon in their office, and the earlier part of the day had been awful. I
Read MoreCoaching, Communication and C Level
I was recently working with a regional MD who had left his company (on good terms), and weighing his options. With a solid industry reputation, he has no shortage of choices to ponder. One possible option was with a large MNC, and he
Read MoreWin the Boss Over
I recently had coffee with a friend, reminiscing about his previous company and one of the co-CEO’s there who has since moved on. “Smart guy,” my friend said, “although we never got along very well.” “Why?” “You were either with him or against him, not a lot of grey. I wasn’t part of his inner […]
Read MoreI Must Have That Man
Do you ever wonder why companies take so long to hire? Especially if you
Read MoreWhere Do You Stand?
One of the most critical yet vexing challenges at work is to determine exactly where you rank within the company. You may think you
Read MoreLunatics At Work; 8 telltale signs
We have all had work exposure to the unhinged. and often steer clear of the more visible lunatics. But none of us can do it every time, and some of the deranged don
Read More[WSJ Article] Asian Locals Facing Ceiling in Multinationals in Asia
An interesting insight and analysis into why, in Asia, most locals are facing a glass ceiling as employees in a Western organisation. The article also talks about the trend of multinationals relying on Western expatriates to fill top positions, even decades after having expanded into the region. By Mariko Sanchanta and Riva Gold An excerpt: […]
Read MoreGood Boss, Bad Boss Part II
My blog last week ended when I left the Good [but tough] Boss to take a similar sales job across the street with a major competitor. My new boss was a friend; he and I worked together at the previous company, in different departments. He felt he should have gotten the top job instead of […]
Read MoreGood Boss, Bad Boss Part I
Years ago when I worked for a company in LA we got in a new boss from Chicago to reorganise the office. He was a bit younger than I, had a reputation of being the no-nonsense sort, and took over a sizable operation-which definitely needed hands-on leadership. I was one of the senior sales people, […]
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