In business, you have to understand a simple rule of management: the more stars you have around you, the better. I worked with a guy who talked a big game about teamplay but the second someone shone brighter than he did (not exactly a tough thing to do, mind you), he cried and whined about it.
Under his watch, every single talented and creative person headed for the exit sign. The lesson is simple: it’s great to be brash and a go-getter as a boss, but you need to understand that you will have to surround yourself with people who aspire to see their stars shine as bright if not brighter than yours. It’s healthy competition, it’s cooperation, and if you cannot handle that reality, you should not be in business, let alone manage a team.
Today Donald Trump fired Caroline Kepcher because, basically, she began to get endorsement deals and give $25,000 lectures.
If this affected her job performance - and it very well might have - then sure, can her. But if it did not, embrace it. Who kows, maybe Trump’s ego is as fragile as his hairline. It doesn’t help that the Lord of Nepotism, who got his start thanks to his father’s work, replaced Caroline with Ivanka, but who can blame him…
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Tags: Management, Rumors|
Posted By: Ashkan Karbasfrooshan | Aug 31st
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