The Art of Business

 

During my 45 year career, I worked with several organizations from which I always gained some sort of insight into the marketplace of commerce.  These organizations included:

• a non profit
• small/large manufacturing
• government
• community colleges
• colleges and universities
• global companies
• consulting - self employment
• retail companies

Each company had its own set of rules, procedures, and protocols for those who wanted to stay there and advance within.  For me, each employer was a stepping stone to more experience and adventures.

However, all companies had something in common and that was, if an employee wanted to get ahead, that employee MUST LEARN TO KISS ASS.  It did not matter if it was a Christian company or not.  ASS KISSING WAS THE NORM.

Aside from that, one could survive by following some basic common sense rules:

• Be the first to arrive, the last to leave
• Make sure that you outperform others
• Do what you need to do to get the job done
• Don't look for rewards just do your job
• Be willing to play with others when necessary
• Don't bad mouth your boss
• Learn as much as you can as quick as you can
• Be willing to volunteer but be selective

Everyone within an organization is REPLACEABLE from the janitor, to the manager, to the Vice President, to the CEO, President up to and including the Chairman of the Board.  

It is all about RESULTS, ACHIEVING GOALS, and GENERATING REVENUES.