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- I've learnt
that taking on additional responsibility earns you
respect and gives you power.
- I've realized
that successful people are crisp and precise on the
phone.
- I've learnt
that the best way to know a company is starting with
its organizational structure.
- I've learnt
that it pays to be humble when the chips are down.
- I've realized
that being generous with your subordinate earns a
lot of good will.
- I've realized
that paying a new employee 5 - 10% more than what
he expects could be a great motivating factor.
- I've realized
that people who are insecure keep bragging about how
important they are.
- I've realized
that perquisites which employees misuse get withdrawn
sooner than later.
- I've learnt
that when your opponent becomes friendly overnight,
you need to be cautious.
- I've realized
that having an attractive secretary gets people hovering
around your office.
- I've realized
that insecure people are less open to change.
- I've realized
that outspoken people must be careful not to fight
other people’s battles.
- I've realized
that marketing and finance knowledge are common to
all successful men.
- 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.
- I've learnt
that information is knowledge and knowledge is power.
- I've learnt
that bouncing ideas off other department heads enables
your ideas to get quicker approval.
- I've learnt
that it pays to take a tough stand selectively and
not a confrontational posture always.
- 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.
- A spontaneous
decision which goes wrong should not be reversed as
it leads to loss of credibility.
- I've realized
that one of the ways of getting work done is by saying
" I need your help ".
- I've realized
that it is perilous for a company to ignore its consumers.
- 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.
- I've realized
that it is important to understand your boss’s strategy
and positioning so that you can play your cards accordingly.
- I've realized
that the job of a service department is to help increase
the motivation, morale and efficiency of other departments.
- I've realized
that teams are formed through amalgamation of identities,
thoughts, and egos.
- I've realized
that most finance professionals are happier doing
staff job, but get confused when asked to handle line
and staff jobs simultaneously.
- I've realized
that when you are unhappy with someone, do not tell
them what you would do, just go ahead and do it.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- I've learnt
that a marketing professional can win over his colleagues
in finance by inviting suggestions on marketing.
- I've learnt
that to be successful, a business must be focussed,
low cost, high volume and with a strategic vision.
- I've learnt
that in business it pays to be hard-nosed, lean and
mean.
- I've learnt
that calling a colleague 'Sir' does not make him your
boss; it make him happy.
- I've learnt
that standardization of rules and procedures is one
of the keys to increasing employee morale.
- I've learnt
that tough decisions are accepted better if communicated
well.
- I've learnt
that one of the ways to establish a rapport with employees
is by addressing their income-tax problems.
- 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.
- I've learnt
that the boss must earn respect from his subordinates
because of his competence and inter-personal relations.
- 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.
- I've learnt
that a leader leads by example and from the front.
- I've learnt
that an accountant must decide whether he wants to
be popular or effective.
- 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.
- 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.
- I've learnt
that using anger and the fire in my belly selectively,
produce better results.
- I've learnt
that tough decisions can be delayed but not avoided.
- I've learnt
that most women dislike having women bosses, especially
if the subordinate is more attractive.
- I've learnt
that you should support your boss inspite of disagreeing
and having protested against his decision.
- I've learnt
that honesty, sincerity and hard-work can win over
anyone and is not a sign of weakness.
- I've learnt
that amidst a battle you need to sometimes retreat,
regroup your forces and launch a fresh attack to win
the war.
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