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51. I've learnt that taking on additional responsibility earns you respect and gives you power.
    
    
52. I've realized that successful people are crisp and precise on the phone.
    
    
53. I've learnt that the best way to know a company is starting with its organizational structure.
    
    
54. I've learnt that it pays to be humble when the chips are down.
    
    
55. I've realized that being generous with your subordinate earns a lot of good will.
    
    
56. I've realized that paying a new employee 5 - 10% more than what he expects could be a great motivating factor.
    
    
57. I've realized that people who are insecure keep bragging about how important they are.
    
    
58. I've realized that perquisites which employees misuse get withdrawn sooner than later.
    
    
59. I've learnt that when your opponent becomes friendly overnight, you need to be cautious.
    
    
60. I've realized that having an attractive secretary gets people hovering around your office.
    
    
61. I've realized that insecure people are less open to change.
    
    
62. I've realized that outspoken people must be careful not to fight other people’s battles.
    
    
63. I've realized that marketing and finance knowledge are common to all successful men.
    
    
64. I've realized that subordinates who are low on confidence need to be empowered, allowed to take decisions independently, encouraged to participate in meetings and, most importantly, supported when they stumble.
    
    
65. I've learnt that information is knowledge and knowledge is power.
    
    
66. I've learnt that bouncing ideas off other department heads enables your ideas to get quicker approval.
    
    
67. I've learnt that it pays to take a tough stand selectively and not a confrontational posture always.
    
    
68. I've realized that when you take a company maintained car to a garage, you should let him believe you are going to pick-up the tab and not the company.
    
    
69. A spontaneous decision which goes wrong should not be reversed as it leads to loss of credibility.
    
    
70. I've realized that one of the ways of getting work done is by saying " I need your help ".
    
    
71. I've realized that it is perilous for a company to ignore its consumers.
    
    
72. I've realized that there should be as few levels as possible between the salesman and sales director, to enable a company to respond swiftly to changes in the market place.
    
    
73. I've realized that it is important to understand your boss’s strategy and positioning so that you can play your cards accordingly.
    
    
74. I've realized that the job of a service department is to help increase the motivation, morale and efficiency of other departments.
    
    
75. I've realized that teams are formed through amalgamation of identities, thoughts, and egos.
    
    
76. I've realized that most finance professionals are happier doing staff job, but get confused when asked to handle line and staff jobs simultaneously.
    
    
77. I've realized that when you are unhappy with someone, do not tell them what you would do, just go ahead and do it.
    
    
78. I've learnt that if you are convinced about something just do it and leave it to your persuasive powers to convince your boss that you did the right thing.
    
    
79. I've realized when your subordinate goofs and complaints flow in, you should not reprimand him immediately, but let it be known to him after the dust has settled down.
    
    
80. I've learnt that the best way to handle slippery people is to prepare a Minutes of the Meeting and get them to sign it after the meeting is over.
    
    
81. I've learnt that a marketing professional can win over his colleagues in finance by inviting suggestions on marketing.
    
    
82. I've learnt that to be successful, a business must be focussed, low cost, high volume and with a strategic vision.
    
    
83. I've learnt that in business it pays to be hard-nosed, lean and mean.
    
    
84. I've learnt that calling a colleague 'Sir' does not make him your boss; it make him happy.
    
    
85. I've learnt that standardization of rules and procedures is one of the keys to increasing employee morale.
    
    
86. I've learnt that tough decisions are accepted better if communicated well.
    
    
87. I've learnt that one of the ways to establish a rapport with employees is by addressing their income-tax problems.
    
    
88. I've learnt that while line departments are busy trying to achieve targets, the Chief Financial Officer needs to sit back and take a corporate view.
    
    
89. I've learnt that the boss must earn respect from his subordinates because of his competence and inter-personal relations.
    
    
90. When you do not share with consumers the fruits of your research and are insensitive to their needs, you are sowing the seeds for competition to take birth.
    
    
91. I've learnt that a leader leads by example and from the front.
    
    
92. I've learnt that an accountant must decide whether he wants to be popular or effective.
    
    
93. I've learnt that to be successful, a lawyer must be practical, professional and creative in his approach to finding solutions to people’s problems.
    
    
94. I've learnt that success is sweeter and lasts longer if we move up the corporate ladder gradually, rather than trying to jump the gun.
    
    
95. I've learnt that using anger and the fire in my belly selectively, produce better results.
    
    
96. I've learnt that tough decisions can be delayed but not avoided.
    
    
97. I've learnt that most women dislike having women bosses, especially if the subordinate is more attractive.
    
    
98. I've learnt that you should support your boss inspite of disagreeing and having protested against his decision.
    
    
99. I've learnt that honesty, sincerity and hard-work can win over anyone and is not a sign of weakness.
    
    
100. I've learnt that amidst a battle you need to sometimes retreat, regroup your forces and launch a fresh attack to win the war.