Monthly Archives: February 2012

First Line Manager: Communicate, Communicate, Communicate, the Issue Is Who and How

Posted on February 27, 2012 by OJ

A large company’s president is making a summary closing for his top executives. He has several items to focus on during the year. He gets to one goal; communicate, communicate, communicate. When he starts discussing the goal, his executive vice … Continue reading →

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The First Line Manager: You Have Got to Have Passion About Our Business

Posted on February 18, 2012 by OJ

A President of a major electric utility summarized his executive team meeting with the following statement. He stated, “You have got to be excited about what we do, you got to feel that. You have got to have passion for … Continue reading →

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The First Line Manager: Are You Similar to a General Eisenhower or a General Patton?

Posted on February 5, 2012 by OJ

In most respects a business first line manager is not comparable to an Ike or a Patton. We are not as powerful as these men. We can learn from their passion. Their passion was different. Their passion suited their role. … Continue reading →

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