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Comment on American Idol? by Dave J.

Dave J. — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:18:36 +0000

Well, thanks for taking on this case and putting a light on the darker corners of the room.

The whining and frustration of Mr. X is soo tempting to excuse, and even side with. Many on the web did.

As managers, we need to be prepared to take the pragmatic and less popular position…and make it our own. Your walk thru certainly helps.

Comment on All Cranked Up by admin

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:51:15 +0000

Jujubes? This guy continues to impress me.

Comment on All Cranked Up by Wayne Turmel

Wayne Turmel — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:21:20 +0000

Thanks for the kind words about the show. I, too, found myself casting back over my career in my interview with Aubrey. We’ve all been asked to be good soldiers and march in directions we knew weren’t constructive. It’s all part of the joy of middle management. By the way, as much as I love Twizzlers, they are a close second to my true drug of choice, jujubes. Don’t let the weasels get you down.

Comment on Points of View by View From The Corner Office » » Houston, We Have a Problem!

View From The Corner Office » » Houston, We Have a Problem! — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:33:25 +0000

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Comment on Where Ideas Go to Die: Five Ways to Kill a Good Idea by Solomon

Solomon — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:22:34 +0000

Hi Murray,
Great insights here!

When the topics ” How ideas die”
was taken up, the agency politics got into my mind in the first instance.

Here, you’ve noted very valid points to make a good ideas work: backed by correct data, a supportive colleague and a good presentation.

Even before we present the ideas to clients, some of the ideas die a silent death at the discussions in the internal debates.

The creative directors (here again… there are geographically specific problems which I’m trying to refer)role in deciding the ideas worth.

Should the process be transparant and democratic, or how it should be?

Solomon

Comment on Monkey in the Middle: The Life and Times of Middle Management by Wayne Turmel

Wayne Turmel — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:35:16 +0000

Murray, great stuff! At the Cranky Middle Manager Show we often defend the much derided middle managers of the world. Pop over and take a listen sometime. Better yet, we’d love to have you as a guest to discuss how we middle managers are viewed by the “big boys” (and girls). Wanna be part of the fun???

Comment on Survival Guide: Five Tips to Avoid Getting Laid Off by Marsadie

Marsadie — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:03:34 +0000

Hmm. Self-employment comes with less stress and never having to worry about being laid off because the boss simply doesn’t like your style.

Yet, having worked in the corporate world I can say that these are good tips if you don’t have the will to branch out on your own.

Comment on Survival Guide: Five Tips to Avoid Getting Laid Off by crackgerbal

crackgerbal — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:52:48 +0000

This is a good start, but you forgot to mention that part of a boss not having to hold your hand is to do your work without anyone holding your hand. Its ok to ask for help if you think it will waste company time for you to figure it out, but dont ask fellow employees to do your stuff either.

In addition I think that doing your work correct the first time, and quickly submitting it to your boss is enough to create an air of efficiency dependability that the boss wont want to give up.

Comment on Survival Guide: Five Tips to Avoid Getting Laid Off by freeringtones

freeringtones — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:49:32 +0000

I agree with Rob there … This site was sent to me by someone on stumble upon! Finally somethign of value through SU!

Comment on Survival Guide: Five Tips to Avoid Getting Laid Off by lisa wijaya

lisa wijaya — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:34:06 +0000

Really great advice. Thanks for sharing.