How Soft Preemption Matters in Job Interviews

How Soft Preemption Matters in Job Interviews 59 If you run from the elephants in the room, they might still get you. This is a guest post by Jonathan Ariel. Are you aware of the difference between an interview with a potential boss and an interview with HR? They each have very different agendas:eval A boss or supervisor-to-be is interested primarily in your professional competence while human relationship issues are less important to them. All they need in this regard is to feel there is reasonably good chemistry with you, and that neither your personality nor your behavior set off any flashing red lights in their mind. HR, on the other hand, has a totally different perspective. If you prove professionally incompetent, no one will fault them since that isn't their call. If however you prove to have been a bad recruiting choice because you are difficult to work with, that would reflect negatively on them. Since professional competence is easier to gauge than personality, HR people go into CYA mode. From their point of view, better to play it safe and nix anyone who raises even the slightest doubt in their minds. The fact that they are causing some department inconvenience is less important to them than covering their rear ends.evaleval So how do you become the safe choice? The problem Generally, people are predisposed to prefer people like them. When your main consideration is not to make a mistake, this factor becomes even more important. For example, here in Israel, companies that attract skilled new immigrants (such as in hi-tech) tend to have HR people who are relatively young, secular Ashkenazi women. As such, they give preference to candidates who are like them, who fit into their crowd; for them, the most risk-averse candidate is someone relatively young (late 20s to late 30s) secular, Ashkenazi, who was either born in Israel or at least finished high school and served in the army. That’s their comfort zone candidate. However, most immigrants do not fit that mold. So when they interview with HR, there are two elephants likely to be in room. One is called age (for anyone over 45-50), and the other- a potential perception of cultural disconnect. Most interviewees tend to ignore those elephants, and act as if they’re not there. That's a mistake, because it’s very easy for an HR person to decide that anyone so insensitive to atmosphere (that they ignore the elephants in the room) would generally be an insensitive person who will not be easy to work with and therefore not a good hire. This is neither fair nor smart decision making, but it is the way of the world, or at least, the way that this part of it works. The solution I believe that preemption is a better tactic than passivity. If you recognize the elephants in the room, address them directly, albeit in a humorous way that defuses tension and shows you are not an insensitive boor. Here are some examples of how to do it: 1) If you feel your age might be a knock against you, say something like “I know I’m not in my thirties, but I feel this is an advantage, as I’m past full-time motherhood, and have not yet become a full time savta (grandmother), which means zero distractions and much less need to take time off, and much more flexibility to work late when needed.” This way, you’ve addressed the problem, cracked a pleasant joke and shown you’re well-integrated enough to know what makes this country tick. Unless the HR person interviewing you has really bad issues with her mother or grandmother, your initiative as turned a lemon into lemonade. 2) If you feel cultural disconnect, say something like “I know I still have a heavy Anglo accent, but heck, so did [former Prime Minister] Golda Meir. My Hebrew is good enough, and I’ve been here long enough to get Shahar Hasson skits.” Again a bit of humor breaks the ice, makes you feel like “one of us” and someone “zorem” (who goes with the flow, a very important trait in Israel). Bottom line, rehearse a few good lines at home, and if you see those elephants, use your prepared lines to address and defuse any issues. Humor is a prized commodity, everyone likes someone who made them chuckle. It breaks the ice, makes them feel good about you, and you want HR to feel good about you. Not your skills, not your competence, but you. About the Author Jonathan Ariel is a strategic consultant and entrepreneur. Until 2006, he worked as a journalist, and was the Editor-in-Chief of Maariv International. READ NEXT: How Job Interviews Are Like First Dates

Are you lonely

Are you lonely Many high-flying career-oriented women love what they do. They’re intelligent and hardworking women who know exactly what they want and have a plan to get it. Promotion and professional recognition are high on the agenda. And continued education is part of an overall strategy to get it. Experience is everything. You may even be volunteering your services with some of the top leaders in the business world to ensure you get the opportunities you want. All those long hours and high powered jobs are incredibly rewarding. As a successful career woman, your intellect and opinion are sought after every day. You may be enjoying a significant salary and have a gorgeous home and fashion collection to prove it. The few hours you have out of the office each week are likely to be spent in the gym. The commitment and drive you have at work is just as evident as you pound the cross trainer and treadmill. But is there something missing? Relationships are almost impossible when you’re in the process of advancing your career to the top. You might not even have time to catch up with your parents or siblings each month. Friends may also be at the bottom of the list of priorities too. And single life is just how it is when you’ve got a career, right? For those of us in this situation, it’s not just about finding the time to date. It’s difficult finding someone that understands who and what we are. Love seems like the impossible dream. Compatibility is really important, but finding that special someone who is a perfect match isn’t always easy. This is why Simona Fuscos Executive Matchmaking Service, Perfect 12 Introductions is such a popular service. Match makers take the search out of the equation, saving you a lot of time, hassle and disappointment. Instead, couples are matched together based on the things they have in common. It’s all about compatibility and suitability. There is little trial and error to be concerned with. Instead, meet up and enjoy a lovely date together. Loneliness isn’t a pleasant thing. It’s not in our nature to be happy in an isolated position. But when the only people around you are colleagues, it can feel like you’re completely alone. We all want someone who is interested in us as a person. Having someone there who cares about our feelings is something that is important to all of us. And intimacy is pretty high up on most people’s agenda. We all need a hug, right? Loneliness can also lead to mental health problems like anxiety and depression. There are plenty of ways you can engage with more people on a personal level. Joining a class or a group can be a great way to meet like-minded people away from the workplace. Is there a night of the week that’s best for you to catch up with friends a couple of times a month? Without a doubt, your friends and family are missing you. Make this month about connecting and reconnecting. Image Source; Image Source; Image Source

10 Best Chief Executive Officer Resume Services (CEO)

10 Best Chief Executive Officer Resume Services (CEO) If you want to be the boss, you have to look like a boss on paper.Whether you are a CEO thinking about making a career move or an executive just beginning to target the C-suite, you probably know that your resume needs be more than just a description of your skills.Your resume is your envoy into the business world, and everyone who lays eyes on it should be able to get a sense of your personal brand and your value proposition within seconds.That’s why it’s crucial to hire a professional writer who specializes in CEO resumes.The right executive and CEO resume writer will know exactly how to summarize your accomplishments and leadership skills to get you noticed. Add that to a streamlined design and infuse it with some SEO magic, and you’ve got a masterpiece.To cut right to the chase and help you sift through the hundreds of great CEO resume writing services available, we’ve made a list of the top ten best.Best Resume Services for CEOsIf you are in a hurry and don't want to rea d our detailed reviews below, here is a list of the Best CEO Resume Writers:Find My Profession (that's us!) Pathfinder Writing And Career Services Advance Your Career Kelly Donovan Associates Resume Scripter Brightside Resumes RSO Resumes Career Canvas Execuclass Professional Resumes Executive Branding Resumes by JoyceAnd now for the detailed reviews...1. Find My ProfessionFind My Professionis not just a top-notch CEO resume writing service. We are a global company headquartered in the US on a mission to master effective, ATS compatible resumes that convert into offers.A major perk of Find My Profession is that we are not a one-person shop.Collectively, our team of elite resume writers has experience in 85+ unique industries/professions. This allows us to assign you a professional writer (in the United States) based on your unique background and experience.We are also not a resume factory. We will never use “ghostwriters”. You will have your resume writer’s name, email, and phone number for direct communication.With 100+ 5-star reviews and a 60-day interview guarantee thatspeaks for itself, you can sleep easy knowing that your satisfaction is our #1 priority.Pros:Find My Profession commits to working with each client until they are completely satisfied. Don’t worry about having a limited number of edits, or a set amount of time with your writer.Cons: Find My Profession does not exclusively write CEO resumes. Also, with a focus on more senior positions, our entry-level resume service may be a bit pricey for recent graduatesTurnaround: 3-5 business days. Can expedite to 2 business days.Cost: Packages range from $895 to $1295Phone: (831) 888-0967Don't take our word for it, check out some of our 5-star reviews.Trustpilot2. Pathfinder Writing and Career ServicesPathfinder Writing and Career Services is run by Dawn Rasmussen, a nationally recognized resume writer and speaker. Dawn has given speeches at universities across the country. Clients from all over the United States and Canada have worked directly with Dawn. She offers a number of services besides resume writing, such as personal branding, social media, entrepreneur starter package, and interview coaching.Pros: Pathfinder Writing and Career Services has plenty of good online reviews that back up their resume writing. Dawn provides top-notch one-on-one service and she writes each resume personally. Dawn can certainly craft an amazing CEO resume for you.Cons: Pathfinder Writing and Career Services is rather pricey for a CEO-level resume. If you are just breaking into the C-suite, it might not be affordable for you to afford this service. (Or perhaps you just want to find a better deal.) They generally are booked up to one week in advance, which could be an issue if you need a resume quickly.Turnaround: 72 hoursCost: $975Phone number: (503) 539-39543. Advance Your CareerAdvance Your Career is owned by copywriter and author Michelle Angello, who has been writing resumes since 200 0. Over two dozen customers have taken the time to write reviews of her business and every one of them has been a perfect rating. We loved her website; she has a helpful blog and her resume writing process is crystal clear. You can know exactly what she will do for you at every step of the way.Pros: Some very nice samples on the website will give you confidence in her abilities before you buy.Cons: Being a sole operator, she mentions occasional availability issues, but none that greatly delay her process.Turnaround: About 7 days.Cost: $970â€"2240 (top packages include resume distribution and LinkedIn).Phone: (303) 537â€"35924. Kelly Donovan AssociatesKelly Donovan Associates is dedicated to providing career-advancing documents just for executives. You may have seen some of Kelly Donovan’s career advice in publications such as Forbes, Fast Company, New York Post, Monster, and CareerBuilder. This company promises an ROI-producing investment when you purchase an executive CEO resum e package from them. Their senior executive package includes three rounds of one-on-one interviews, personal brand development, and a LinkedIn profile makeover. Up to five rounds of editing are included, and when you are completely satisfied, Kelly will have an executive recruiter review it to provide feedback.Pros: This is a very thorough, well-rounded service from a knowledgeable provider.Cons: You won’t find samples on the website.Turnaround: Not stated.Cost: $1200â€"1900.Phone: (909) 235-63835. Resume ScripterResume Scripter writer and career coach Andrea Gerson has landed her clients jobs with some of the nation’s most sought-after companies, such as Apple, Google, Morgan Stanley, and American Express. Each resume is written from scratch, reviewed at least three times, and ATS tested. Check out her Head Honcho package, just for top execs. It includes a resume, an executive cover letter, and a LinkedIn profile.Pros: Reviewers say they felt their investment was well worth the difference it made to their careers.Cons: A second page to your resume will cost an additional $250. If you are a C-level executive, you are likely to need one, so factor that in.Turnaround: Not stated; rush service is 4 business days.Cost: $995â€"1250.Phone: (800) 590-13046. BrightSide ResumesBrightSide Resumes is resume writing and career coaching service based in Silicon Valley. Their motto is “Tell your story, look good on paper,” and that is exactly what they deliver. They have a C-level resume service called the Senior Executive package that includes a full 90 minutes of consultation before your resume is written from scratch.Pros: This service has gorgeous samples and they make their process crystal clear, right down to who will contact you and what they will do for you.Cons: That price below is for a resume only. Cover letters and LinkedIn incur an additional cost.Turnaround: 5â€"7 business days for the first draft.Cost: $1875.Phone: (510) 444-17247. RSO ResumesRSO Resu mes owner Irma Rojas has some great stats. She gets 98% of her business from referrals, has a 99% success rate at landing jobs for her clients, and is 100% committed to giving you a leg up in your career. She provides one of the most comprehensive CEO resume packages we have seen, providing exceptional documents and a sound positioning strategy for her clients. Her C-level service is for those in or targeting the C-suite and expecting a salary of $250k and above.Pros: Read her testimonial page if you want a better picture of who Irma is and the care she gives to her clients. You don’t get a 99% referral rate by accident.Cons: This writer has verified reviews, but they aren’t very recent.Turnaround: 7â€"14 days.Cost: $1090â€"2980 (top package includes LinkedIn, a networking resume or bio, and a website).Phone: (561) 600-03988. Career CanvasCareer Canvas is a career-counseling service with a writer on staff who specializes in VP and C-level executive resumes. Before becoming a res ume writer, she worked for Apple and Intel and excels at making senior-level candidates shine on paper. If you feel like you need more than just a resume, you can bundle in LinkedIn, interview coaching, and career planning.Pros: If you purchase their executive resume service, you can create a video version of your resume for just $10. That’s an interesting extra.Cons: The $1000 price is for the resume only, so bundling in LinkedIn will get expensive. That said, the executive service includes four versions of your resume and a cover letter.Turnaround: 5 business days with 24-48 hour expedited options available.Cost: $1000.Phone: (872) 221-45919. Execuclass Professional Resumes Executive BrandingExecuclass Professional Resumes Executive Branding is run by Debra Porter, a member of the Forbes Coaches Council. Her specialty is 360-degree brand development for CEOs and other C-level executives. She has more than two decades of experience and has an impressive array of credentials.Pro s: Debra has perfect reviews, and we loved the one we’ve posted below. If you are targeting your first CEO position as this reviewer was, Debra may be exactly the writeryou need.Cons: There’s no information about pricing or turnaround on the website. Give her a jingle if you want more details.Turnaround: Not stated.Cost: Not stated.Phone: (480) 422-977010. Resumes by JoyceResumes by Joyce is a company founded by Georgia-based executive and CEO resume writer Joyce Harold. You may have seen her featured as a career expert on Recuiter.com. She and her team of two copy editors provide an elite service just for C-suite executives. With 20 plus years’ experience in HR and recruitment, reviewers consider Joyce to be a trusted career ally.Pros: Joyce offers a quick turnaround, multiple revisions, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.Cons: The phone consultation windows offered might not be generous enough to uncover all the complexities of a CEO’s career (two 45-to-60-minute consultati ons). However, each client is allowed unlimited revisions to their resume.Turnaround: 3â€"5 days.Cost: $770â€"1370 (top packages include LinkedIn).Phone: (888) 607-7793CEO Resume SamplesCurious to know what it takes to knock a chief executive officer resume out of the park? Take a look at these two examples (first page only) from resume writing services on our list. As you can see, CEO resumes need a combination of a sharp appearance that grabs your attention and focused language that is easy for hiring authorities to digest at a glance.This eye-catching sample comes from Find My Profession (ranked #1 above):Here is another sharp example from Shimmering Careers (not on list):Before you choose an executive CEO resume writer, be sure to have a thorough look at all the samples available so you can get an idea of the marketing value your prospective resume writer has to offer you. Your resume and your other positioning documents are your keys to getting the job you want at the salary yo u deserve.Best Executive Resume Service on LinkedInNot worried about finding a CEO-focused company? Want to work with the best executive resume writers? Check out the Best Executive Resume Services.

10 Worst Excuses for Not Attending an Interview

10 Worst Excuses for Not Attending an Interview At some point in life, as we mature, we will have appointments to make for some type of interview;   to be approved for attending school, to qualify for a loan, but most likely it will be an interview for employment.   Some people are organized, dependable and own the four “Cs”: Clarity of thought, Confidence in oneself, Courage to do what is required and a Commitment to obtaining the best life possible.   These people will arrive at the interview with time to spare, be neatly groomed and prepared. Then there is the other type of person; someone who is guilty of: Bending, stretching and distorting the truth about why the interview is not a good idea. Procrastinating about making the interview and then waiting until last minute to cancel. Guilty of a memory distortion disease that can not distinguish truth from the many excuses, fibs and untruths they have told themselves over the years. 20% of people are procrastinators, which is not an inherited disease by the way.   Procrastination and the art of making excuses is a learned ability, possibly as a form of rebellion. They make up a myriad of interesting excuses for putting things off such as an interview, looking for ways to relieve pressures, reduce the risk of failure and avoid responsibility.   There are 3 types of procrastination techniques: Thrill seekers;   love to wait until the very last moment to offer up an excuse, knowing there may be risks involved. Avoiders;   they feel if they dont think about it, and avoid the subject, even in their own mind, it may suddenly disappear.   They fear failure, they fear success and they care a lot about what others think of them. Failure to make decisions:   If they cant decide what to do, it will absolve them of responsibility. If you talk to any employment agency, personnel office or occupational counsellor, they will admit to hearing a lot of excuses why people avoided an interview.   Very few sound legitimate, but who is the loser here?   Yes the interviewer has lost time and probably faith in human beings, but the interviewee is losing credibility, opportunity, the chance for success and maturity. Here are 10 of the funniest, worst, and saddest excuses they have been given as to why a person had to blow off his interview appointment: “I am on a very strict, harsh diet and not allowed to eat many foods, therefore my brain is not functioning at its best and not a good time.” “I am trying to be a writer and just have to keep working at finishing my manuscript with no other distractions.” “I just am not feeling too clever today.” “I have misplaced, lost or forgotten to go the cleaners, and therefore have nothing decent to wear.” “I meditated and prayed last night; God (or Jesus) said it was not a good time for an interview.” “I am sorry, but I have had a change of heart.” (Calling collect to the interview office from the county jail) “I am in jail and cant make it.” “I had a car accident on the way in to have our interview; I may have to go to the emergency room, but wanted to call you right away.” “My wife/husband/domestic partner just won the lottery!   I wont need to work after all.” “I cant make it due to a family emergency.”   The exact reason is left to the imagination; could be the hamster got out of the cage or great Aunt Tilda died. Some of these excuses may be the truth (calling from jail?) but most show a real talent/ability/gift for creative thinking.   But what they all have in common is an avoidance of commitment, resistance to change, a fear of the unknown and walking outside of their comfort zone. The rationale these people form for putting off an important possible life-changing interview is that they need to stay in the old comfortable job; what will people say if they changed?   And they just are afraid it wont work out.

Writing Good Objective Statement on Resume

Writing Good Objective Statement on ResumeOne of the most important things for a job seeker to do in order to get a job is to have a good objective statement on his or her resume. There are plenty of people who may go through a lot of trouble to write an excellent one, but only few of them make it as far as landing a job interview. And some of them fail even before the interview.It is true that you can choose an essay that can serve as your objective statement on your resume, but it would be better if you would write one yourself. Yes, you can write an essay in which you will fill out the information you have about the job you want, but you still have to put effort in it. The more effort you put into it, the better your resume will be.It is very important to think about what's going to be the best thing to do when writing the objective statement on your resume. You have to figure out whether you should use your native language or if English is your first language. Do you know what is more appropriate for your target industry?For example, if you want to work in a car manufacturer, you can use a short phrase like 'working as a sales representative'customer service representative.' This will help you to put your mind at ease and will make it easier for you to type. However, if you want to work in a health care company, you could write it like 'referring to jobs.'This will let you type faster and will enable you to read the information more easily. If you put an adjective in front of the word you are going to use for the title, this will make it easier for you to understand. By typing fast, you can read faster and you can recognize if there is any spelling error in the paper.Even if you know what's in the letter, you still have to be able to write it. When you write it, keep it simple. It's easy to make up a paragraph when you're not clear about what you're trying to say.Emphasize the points you want to emphasize. If you are trying to emphasize the fact that you ha ve worked hard in your career, try to do it using words like 'took responsibility 'or 'put emphasis on the task you have taken on.' All these words will let your resume have more impact on the reader.All in all, writing a successful resume is not as hard as it seems. All you need to do is find the right words for the right job. Remember that a good resume will only come from having a high level of self-motivation and being honest.

Our Top 8 Cheapest Credit Card Processing Solutions for Small Businesses

Our Top 8 Cheapest Credit Card Processing Solutions for Small Businesses If you run a small business and are looking for the cheapest credit card processing solutions on the market today, look no further than our 8 picks! Unemployment is hovering around a near all time low of 4%. That coupled with outstanding consumer confidence has created conditions where business owners are turning massive profits in comparison to what they were generating over the last half decade. In order to take advantage of the up economy, its imperative that you ditch the cash-only sales moniker and start giving consumers ways to pay by card. Maybe youre not sure where to get started when it comes to credit card processing. Maybe youre already processing credit card payments but are curious to know what the cheapest credit card processing solutions are. Either way, weve got you covered. In this article, I share with you the 8 best and cheapest credit card processing companies you can start doing business with today! 1. PayPal Starting off my list of the cheapest credit card processing solutions is good old PayPal! PayPal is a premier brand when it comes to online payments but it was slow out of the gate when it came to helping businesses make in-person sales. Well, as it turns out, slow and steady wins the race because now that PayPal has hit the credit card processing scene, its offering a solid product. With PayPal, youll enjoy no monthly fees and a low 2.9% per swipe + $0.30 service charge. 2. Stripe Next up is a small business favorite in the cheapest credit card processing solutions pool, Stripe. Stripe boasts being the new standard for accepting payments both online and off and Im having a hard time disagreeing with them. They offer an incredibly intuitive sales portal for business owners to manage their income and feature excellent online and offline sales integrations. Whats more, Stripe matches PayPal blow for blow when it comes to pricing. The company charges zero in monthly fees and has a per sale cost of 2.9% + $0.30. 3. High Risk Solutions This isnt the cheapest credit card processing company youll see on most lists, but dont let that deter you from hearing what this company has to offer. At High Risk Solutions, they specialize in helping companies that are having trouble getting their credit card processing applications approved. You might ask yourself, Why would a company have trouble getting approved by a well-known credit card processing company?. Well, there are a lot of reasons for that but one of the top ones is that not all industries are looked at favorably by mainstream processors. For example, businesses operating in niches like debt collection, online gaming, multi-level marketing, and the like may have a tremendous amount of trouble finding a processing partner. Thats where High Risk Solutions swoops in to save the day. Not only does High Risk Solutions not discriminate against industries, as an added bonus, it also offers great rates! View here to find out what businesses might benefit from this type of payment processor. 4. Square Square was the maverick company in the mobile credit card processing space. It gets its name from its trademark square card readers that users plug into their phones when swiping cards. With Square, not only are you partnered with a credit card processing pioneer, but youre also partnering with one of the most widely used mobile processing companies in the world! Square offers one of the best rates available today with just 2.5 2.6% + $0.10 per dip, tap or swipe! 5. Shopify If you already have an online store running through Shopify, youll want to consider using its credit card processing solution. Why? Because youll get unparalleled integration as far as sales reports and other important data is concerned. Not only that, but Shopifys processor works well and their rates are superb for people already using their products. Shopify charges just 2.4 2.7% for in-person credit card swipes so long as you have an online store with them. 6. QuickBooks Similar to Shopify, if you use QuickBooks, youll want to consider using their credit card processing product. With QuickBooks credit card processing, youll enjoy the ability to accept all major credit cards and whenever you sell a product, that product will automatically be deducted from your QuickBooks inventory. That makes your inventory management process fully automated which can save you a lot of time getting all of your books in order at the end of the month. QuickBooks is one of the most streamlined and cheapest credit card processing solutions given its flat 2.7% rate. 7. Amazon Pay Amazon has its toe dipped into every major industry and credit card processing for small businesses is no exception. With Amazon Pay, youll enjoy your payment processing being backed by one of the biggest and most innovative companies on earth. Youll also earn consumers trust by letting them know that Amazon is handling their payment information. On top of that brand recognition, youll enjoy a low swipe rate of just 2.9% + $0.30. 8. Helcim Rounding out our cheapest credit card processing suggestions is a company youve probably never heard of, Helcim. What Helcim lacks in advertising dollars, it makes up for in awesome service. Helcim not only packs all of the same features as the biggest credit card processing players on our list, but it also offers a sliding fee structure. That unique fee structure means youll be able to score awesome discounts if youre selling a lot of items per month! Wrapping Up Cheapest Credit Card Processing Solutions for Small Businesses There you have it! 8 of the best and cheapest credit card processing solutions for your small business. My hope is that youll find on this list a provider that suits your workflows and that you can get started accepting credit card payments and growing your business fast! Are you looking to find ways to scale your business in todays digital-focused economy? If so, Ive got you covered. Check out more of my free business advice now or lets work together one-on-one and start building your brand into the behemoth its meant to be!

In the depths of the organization - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

In the depths of the organization - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Im reading some of the new books that I just got from Amazon, and one of them opens with this insight: Its impossible to manage or even know whats going on in the depths of the organization. I mean, each of us can fool ourselves into thinking were smart and running a tight ship. But really the best we can do is create a context and hope that things emerge in a positive way, and this is tough because you cant really see the impact your decisions have on people. So you just kind of hope what you want to happen is happening and the sound confident when telling others. Anonymous executive vice president quoted in The Hidden Power of Social Networks. This is probably a widely shared sentiment, yet some people still think that leadership is just a matter of controlling an organization, setting goals and following up, knowing your metrics and following your strategy. Im fairly certain that the VP quoted above knows all of these methods and uses them and he still feels in the dark about what really goes on in the depths of the organization (a wonderful expression that made me think of the dangerous depths of some wild jungle). The issue is not whether we can or cannot control the organization (though I reamin convinced that it is impossible). The issue is that we shouldnt even try to. Any organization that is centrally controlled is bound to be highly ineffecient and (whats worse) absolutely no fun to work in. So leadership is not about control. Herb Kelleher, former CEO of Southwest Airlines, was asked how he controls his organization. His answer is classic: Control: Never had it, dont want it. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related