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Bad bosses have been getting a lot of attention in the media lately. It seems that every month there is a new survey or study reporting how badly workers detest their bosses. With all the attention given to these difficult to work for managers and supervisors the question needs to be asked: Is having an "asshole" for a boss really such a bad thing?
Our second article takes a look at the outdated hiring systems and processes used by many organizations and provides some suggestions for updating your organization's hiring checklist.
Power quote:
"Work is either fun or drudgery. It depends on your attitude. I like fun."
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| Is Having an "Asshole" for a Boss Really Such a Bad Thing? |
 Chances are that at some point in time you have worked for a manager or supervisor that you were less than crazy about.
Perhaps this individual was difficult to please, always asking you to accomplish more with fewer resources, and never failed to provide brutally honest feedback on your performance. Whatever the reason, you probably referred to your boss as a jerk or some other pejorative equivalent at some point in time.
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Are You Using an Outdated Hiring Checklist? |
The field of human resources has evolved considerably over the past twenty years. However, the hiring practices used by many organizations have failed to keep up with the pace of HR's progression.
The traditional approach to hiring has become antiquated and a more progressive approach to identifying the best candidate for the job is now necessary. Hiring the best talent for the job requires more than a cursory review of a candidate's professional experience and educational background , conducting an interview, and checking references.
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| Featured Guru - Tim Sanders |
 If you've ever had the chance to see or listen to Tim Sanders speak, you'll understand why we are such big Tim Sanders fans at The Rainmaker Group. He is truly outstanding.
Tim writes, in our humble opinion, one of the best blogs out there, offering advice on business issues, professional communication, life, and even the occasional music suggestion.
Sanders' career has taken him from the front lines of Mark Cuban's famed Internet start-up broadcast.com to the C-level of Yahoo! Sanders now spends his time as an "irresponsible advocate for good values in the business world," and is one of the most sought after business speakers of our time.
This week we'd like to feature one of Sanders' articles from the February 2005 issue of Executive Update titled: You Like Me, You Really Like Me. This article set the stage for Sanders most recent book - The Likeability Factor - and offers some great advice on how you can improve your stock at work by becoming more likeable.
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QBQ! Personal Accountability QuickNote - When Are We Going to Hear Something New? |
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This week's QBQ! QuickNote takes a look at Tom Sween, CEO of Minneapolis based E.A. Sween Co., makers of Deli Express sandwiches sold in convenience stores across the country.
E.A. Sween Co. sells over one million sandwiches each week and attributes much of its success to a culture of personal accountability.
Tom Sween is one who believes that keys to success, such as practicing Personal Accountability, are timeless and never go out of style. For fifteen years Tom and his team have "walked the talk" and made personal accountability a driver of success for E.A. Sween.
Read Tom's story.
Creating a culture of Personal Accountability should be a top priority for all organizations. Team members who think and practice Personal Accountability can bring about incredible changes for an organization. The blame game disappears, morale increases, and customer experiences are enhanced all thanks to the power of Personal Accountability.
The Rainmaker Group is proud to offer powerful day long QBQ! workshops instilling the power of Personal Accountability into teams and organizations across the country. For more information about these workshops or to purchase John Miller's books, QBQ! and Flipping the Switch Visit our website at: http://www.personalaccountabilityatwork.com
John Miller is author of QBQ! The Question Behind The Question, the authoritative guide to practicing Personal Accountability. |
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 Important questions for you:Is your organization living up to its full potential?
Is high turnover hurting your bottom line?
Do your team members create the powerful experiences your customers deserve?
Do team members have difficulty effectively communicating with others?
Bring The Rainmaker Group in to your organization and start realizing your organization's full potential. Together, we deliver powerful and motivating keynote speeches, design customized training programs and workshops, help identify barriers to communication, and much more. We don't sell training out of the box, but rather insist on customizing it to your needs! For more info, send an e-mail to info@therainmakergroupinc.com
Or call 1-866-988-7246
About us:
The Rainmaker Group is a People Maximization and Development group located in Bismarck, ND. Our mission is to help those we serve make their difference in the world.
We hope you found this newsletter interesting and informative. If you like what you read, please give us a shout, we'd love to hear from you!
"I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have."
- Thomas Jefferson
Sincerely,
All of us here at The Rainmaker Group
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The Likeability Factor
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