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Anne Botha
Those are good points, but I need to ask two important question. How do you balance those acts without being slave to them? How do the duties in your list factor into building a political presense in a large corporation?
Benjamin Smith:
My thoughts:
1) I believe the list actually helps create balance
I haven't fully lived the list - but without having ever seen it, and having ...MoreMy thoughts:
1) I believe the list actually helps create balance
I haven't fully lived the list - but without having ever seen it, and having done pretty well navigating large companies, I realize most of these items are necessary to survive, thrive and advance.
2) Difference between reputation & political presence. Following the spirit of the list and delivering good results likely builds a solid reputation. A boost via politics often requires promotion by yourself & others to fan your flame.
123 weeks ago
1) I believe the list actually helps create balance
I haven't fully lived the list - but without having ever seen it, and having ...MoreMy thoughts:
1) I believe the list actually helps create balance
I haven't fully lived the list - but without having ever seen it, and having done pretty well navigating large companies, I realize most of these items are necessary to survive, thrive and advance.
2) Difference between reputation & political presence. Following the spirit of the list and delivering good results likely builds a solid reputation. A boost via politics often requires promotion by yourself & others to fan your flame.
123 weeks ago
Benjamin Smith
Great list so you can work the machine, versus beating eaten up by it:
Ten Simple Things to Do When Working in Any Large Corporation
http://www.kellytirman.com/2010/01/ten-simple-things-to-remember-when-wo...
JR Moreau:
My time spent in the corporate world has lead me to always ask this question: how much time does one spend working to produce something valuable ...MoreMy time spent in the corporate world has lead me to always ask this question: how much time does one spend working to produce something valuable versus something that is only an example of the control your superiors exert over you. If I can say that most if not all of my energy goes towards the former of those options, then I'd say it's a good job. Otherwise, I'm not interested.
123 weeks ago
123 weeks ago
Bryon Ownby:
I just came across this post. Being that I've been in both worlds, the corporate world wants to track everything and analyze everything to the ...MoreI just came across this post. Being that I've been in both worlds, the corporate world wants to track everything and analyze everything to the core. Analysis is good, but at times, there comes an point to where action should take place. Small businesses - most are focus on getting the job done and value added services are truly value added without to many additional fees.
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Andrea V. Lewis
My personal mantra for 2010 is:
Do. Lear. Share.
What's yours?
Benjamin Smith:
I thought maybe Lear was to represent high flying ambitions, or you just want a corporate jet :)
123 weeks ago
123 weeks ago
Benjamin Smith
Good article in Business Week about achieving happiness and the correlation with work. http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_51/b4160092992355.htm?ch...
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That's very interesting. I wouldn't have thought that the correlation between happiness at work and home would be so closely linked. I do ...MoreThat's very interesting. I wouldn't have thought that the correlation between happiness at work and home would be so closely linked. I do understand that WE are the main reason for our own happiness, though I never quite made this connection to that fact. Great article. Thanks!
127 weeks ago
127 weeks ago
Melissa Malott:
I liked that the article mentioned things to do outside of work that benefit our work life by making us more satisfied in general. We spend years ...MoreI liked that the article mentioned things to do outside of work that benefit our work life by making us more satisfied in general. We spend years creating a meaningful and challenging career; we also need to create a meaningful life outside of it. I really appreciate this idea: Spend time exercising and with people you love. I've recently been doing this with friend-colleagues, and it's been rewarding. We challenge each other physically, and discuss big picture/personal challenges.
126 weeks ago
126 weeks ago
Benjamin Smith
Anybody really surprised Coke and Costco settled their dispute so quickly? I guess they both made their point, but I figure Coke had so make some pricing concessions. http://www.ajc.com/business/coke-products-returning-to-236595.html
Benjamin Smith
Anybody really surprised Coke and Costco settled their dispute so quickly? I guess they both made their point, but I figure Coke had so make some pricing concessions. http://www.ajc.com/business/coke-products-returning-to-236595.html
Benjamin Smith
Shocking - Coke and Costco have settled their dispute. http://www.ajc.com/business/coke-products-returning-to-236595.html
Benjamin Smith
Anybody in this group involved in Business Development / Sales in Consumer Electronics?
Benjamin Smith
Anybody here involved with consumer electronics (or stuff sold at Best Buy)?
Benjamin Smith:
I was mainly curious to see if there were any other CE marketers on here. Feels like all people talk about is social media or gen y stuff. I'm ...MoreI was mainly curious to see if there were any other CE marketers on here. Feels like all people talk about is social media or gen y stuff. I'm looking to connect with other brand marketers to talk about retail.
115 weeks ago
115 weeks ago
Benjamin Smith:
Lauren - interesting you worked at Bose. I've been thinking about writing an article on Bose for my Retail Marketing blog ( MoreLauren - interesting you worked at Bose. I've been thinking about writing an article on Bose for my Retail Marketing blog ( http://www.retailleverage.com ) I'll send you a private message if I decide to head in that direction.
115 weeks ago
115 weeks ago
Benjamin Smith
Have you heard about Costco dropping Coke from its stores? What's your take? It's a big deal - but I say forget who wins & loses between Costco & Coke: instead think about what it can teach your brand about Retail Leverage http://bit.ly/4knEri
Benjamin Smith
Have you heard about Costco dropping Coke from its stores? What's your take? It's a big deal - but I say forget who wins & loses between Costco & Coke: instead think about what it can teach your brand about Retail Leverage http://bit.ly/4knEri
Adam Schorr:
This is a big deal. The problem is that the model has changed. It used to be that manufacturers made great and distinctive products and drove ...MoreThis is a big deal. The problem is that the model has changed. It used to be that manufacturers made great and distinctive products and drove consumers to the store through TV advertising. And retailers sold the products. But retailers decided to start making products themselves and building their own brand. Manufacturers are starting to figure out that they don't really need to exist in a world of great private label manufacturing/branding and decreasing attention to TV. Hence the fighting.
131 weeks ago
131 weeks ago
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