‘Get in. Get it done. Get it done right. Get out.’ – The business philosophy of Fred C. Trump. When I was an undergraduate in the mid-eighties, the management studies were dominated by the ‘Japanese Miracle’. It seems surprising now, after the Japanese asset bubble crash of 1990 and the subsequent lost decade but in
It is rare to pursue two high-achieving careers with equal intensity for very long. At some point, one career must be prioritised, forcing compromise on the other. Compromise introduces tension in a relationship which will unavoidably and inevitably lead to difficulties in the relationship. These can only be worked out by the couple themselves. Like
See if you recognise any of these: Symbol Meaning Fountain pen I don’t have to write anything nowadays Cufflinks Where’s my frock coat and top hat? A perfect dimple in your necktie I’m a management consultant An imperfect dimple in your necktie I’m an academic No necktie I’m in the back office A scarf worn
Almost always, at the root of passive aggressive behaviour there is some sort of turf war going on. Passive aggression is where someone does not agree with you but does not allow their disagreement to register and instead seeks to undermine you in indirect ways. Classic passive aggressive tactics include turning up late or not
No matter how well-meaning, everyone’s advice boils down to this: be more like me. How could it be otherwise? You are being invited to say what you would do if you were in the position of the person seeking the advice. If you are not careful as an advice-giver, you will start talking more about