The Boss: When do I fire myself ?

When Donald Trump says you are fired, it looks very easy and practically funny for the watchers of the TV series "The apprentice". Before long the catch phrase "you are fired" became synonymous with bosses indiscriminately firing their employees with the catch phrase oozing from every corner of the board room to the common room. Well in most organizations the boss has the right to hire and fire right away especially when there is sufficient evidence of slothfulness or incompetence. That is when all things are equal or if policies of the organization allow those loopholes that the boss can capitalize to unilaterally fire a staff.Again it could be that the organization is a very small one that have not yet developed a sustainable robust HR. The above however, painted a gloomy picture of the helpless employees who their future can be quickly decided on the table of invincible boss on one hand and on another, a bigger picture of where a precocious boss has to go through the HR.to execute whatever grudges he has with any employee perhaps limiting himself to specific recommendations only. The question now is, is there gonna ever be a situation when the boss will like to "fire" himself. Fire might be a strange word,nobody including the CEOs would like to hear that, may be, we shall use this word "resign" or this phrase "step aside" shall we?.Yes they are much better terminologies, reluctantly acceptable by many. We have seen many CEO come and go, but who decides when they will actually go. Sometimes they are fired by the board,or asked to step aside or resign for some reasons like age and health.It might also be an end of tenure after completion of company rotational or leadership policy. So what happens if the boss has unlimited tenure leadership and no one has asked him to resign or step aside,is it possible he drops his head down and say yes I need to go, it is time I fired myself, this is it, this is the Rubicon a point of no return.At what point can he make those difficult decisions?. Let us not paint the whole scenario bad, because most often a CEO can decide to lay himself off for very good positive reasons especially when he allows his head to think more than his heart.In other words it is not all bad news whenever you hear that a CEO has resigned or about to resign,it might just be the beginning of a new dawn in that organization. Let us consider situations when a CEO can decide to go(all things being equal): 1.For strategic reasons (like merger etc) 2.When you think you are not good enough(telling yourself the inner truth). 3.If the org.has grown bigger than you. 4.When you run out of new ideas. 5.If you can identify better hand amongst your assistants. 6.For legal reasons(he might come back afterwards) Are you a CEO of any business and you are thinking about staying as long as possible to protect your integrity or your personality than to save your company and give it an opportunity for greater heights?. Common,consider the above listed reasons,you might be doing yourself and your company a great deal of help by resigning honorably and allowing someone more capable to take over. You have got a choice, is either you take a bow or you and your company will inevitably take a bow from the business world. Share your fears and aspirations with us today at Better Success Tips, we can help you.More info.,email Pat Ebuzor today at patebuzormin@gmail.com

Successful Job interview Techniques

Successful Job interview Techniques tips Hi, Welcome to my blog.I will be giving out some tips on successful job interview techniques. The recent economic crisis has made it difficult to secure a job very easily like before.What we seem to have now are more sack letters than employment letters.However the idea of going to job interviews these days is more ritualistic than realistic. People tend to go carry out a "call of duty",by attending interviews if you like but not actually going fully out to grab the job.The reason is simple, There are more and more people chasing a few post in any given vacancy than before. There are fewer vacancies chased by many and over the limit candidates. A recent advert to fill Zoo vacancies in London which would have attracted fewer candidates few months ago saw a response beyond the imagination of the advertisers,over 500 applicants turned up. No matter how you may see the situation, bad or even worst, there are still many people landing jobs and jobs they never thought off everyday. How do they do this? Simple,yes simple. Remember the saying, that only tough people survive tough times. I suggest you invest time and energy to seek expert opinion on how to land a good job.Landing a job of your choice is determined by how well you prepare for it. Like I have been saying in my other blogs, Preparations I am mean here is all inclusive .It does include more than just knowing the job or what sample questions will look like or whether you have attended the interview several times and are familiar with the terrain. I strongly believe every expert in this field will quite agree with me here. To be honest there is no hard and fast rules about this but there are important steps to follow if you must be successful. These four basic steps will help.(the 5th step is for premium service only) 1.Question time: Am I qualified academically and skill wise for this job.Do I have experience to carry out this job if I eventually get on it. Do I go for direct employment or go through agency? 2.Expectations: What will the interview panelist be looking out for?What do they want from me physically, mentally and otherwise? My dressing,my looks, my health? 3.Network: Does the job require any network leveraging?If yes can I pull it up together and nicely too?What is the history of the company or organization I want to work for? Who are the competitors e.t.c 4.Packaging: What does my CV look like? Can I represent my CV as it presents me?Your CV can either make you or break you. 5.Other issues: Privileged information for clients.Having this information can give you invaluable advantage at job interviews so email me at patebuzormin@gmail.com and get more info. for Job interview techniques. Posted by patrick ebuzor at 04:35

I can Do it attitude-what has it got to do with me?

I remember what one of my Fate Foundation instructors in those early days of the institution, Prof.Pat Utomi kept on saying repeatedly during one of his lectures,"I can do it attitude". He mentioned it over six times whilst during this lecture and stressed it each time he says it.

When I got home I went into a deep thought of what could possibly drive someone to say yes I can do it no matter what. Well could it be ego, stupidity or arrogance? otherwise why would someone say he can do what he could not possible do after all.

With a clearer understanding, I eventually began to notice humility and interest as the fundamental factors that motivates someone to make that assumption. Someone might say determination, well, you are not far from the truth, but determination only comes in when you are humble, interested to learn, interested in patience and interested in pursuit.

So determination is that inner strength that will showcase other factors when presented with a position of challenge.

In the light of the above you can see that not everyone who says I can do it can actually do it. There are some underlying factors that he or she must ultimately possess before his "I can do it attitude" drives him to success.

There is a saying and in fact one of my favorites that says"your attitude determines your altitude". In other words your character and behavior are great catalyst that carries you a long way into whatever you want to do or achieve.

The Limitations of "I can Do it attitude".

For me there are no limitations to who can apply "I can do it attitude", it goes a long way in whatever and wherever you may find yourself in life really.

I can do it attitude is applicable in all spheres of life whether you are a CEO of a company or an organisation, management, old and new staff and most importantly would-be applicants.

This attitude cannot be limited by physical strength or ability but the character within. It is a practicable attitude that comes from within and must be demonstrated with sincerity and truthfulness.

It is not only sought after by all human resources departments but by many modern managers and leaders of industries today. It is a simple etiquette in operational routine but necessarily a hidden quality that can have a great impact on your personality and office.

Quick Benefits

I can do it attitude can position you to a lot of benefits namely

1. Promotion

2. Recommendation for recognition

3. Job placement

4. Rewards.

So folks if you want to see how this applies to you in details and how you or your organisation can benefit from this sought -after attitude then email me at patebuzormin@gmail.com. I will send to you a detailed information on how you can benefit from this for free or better still invite my team for a seminar in your organisation.

How do I start something from Nothing?

Many hate to hear this phrase "just start something" because it undermines a big question, how do I start something from nothing? Start something from where please? I have got nothing.

Realistically, it can be a difficult situation for many people, I have once been in that situation but my experience in escaping that teething problems as I later would like to call it and that of many people I have now associated with is what I would like to share with you.

The experience has been tested severally and has found to be successful on many occasions. The biggest challenge many of my clients have, is being patient enough to understand what I mean by starting from nothing. Indeed there is no situation as nothing even though it is called and referred to as "Nothing" .

You can agree with me that the word nothing is frightening and sounds unbelievable to a person who does not have anything, no physical cash,no property he can convert to cash and no where he can borrow cash or where he can freely say is a home where people can seek and find him.

In my own case I had a catalog of problems just like many people today, living in a rented apartment, no savings, no idea of a business to do, no idea of how to go about those business that always flash across my mind from time to time, if any eventually stay in my mind I can not develop the idea or have the ability to transform any idea into a reality.

Are you seeing yourself having the same problems like I mentioned above or anything similar that have poised a difficult hurdle to cross, do not worry we can help you. Write to me at patebuzormin@gmail.com and I will send to you a step by step empowerment solution on how you can start Something from Nothing.

Before then think about these and make it a habit.

1.Think about any help you can give yourself to make your life better in your living room, bedroom, dinning and kitchen .

2.While you walk around the town or city or village think about what you can give that community that can improve or help their lives.

3.While in school, work place, church, library, think about what you can do to help yourself and other people enjoy the services and materials in and around the facility you are using.

4.As you think about all these, also think of how those your "help "can improve lives and benefit all even though it will cost them money.

5.Lastly evaluate the value of that help or services to the cost you are giving it out and how you too can benefit from it.

Now you are thinking, and you are about to dive into nothing to make something.

Congratulations, something started is something half done, send me an email today and begin a journey of greatness where your fortune is set to change for the better.

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How is your customer service?

Many a time some companies tend to forget that the engine force of any organization is the front desk.
The moment the phone call is answered, the moment the customer walks into your office, the first impression, the corporate packaging of the organization-mention it, every institution of internal and external contacts with the customer are what I consider customer service relationship of an organization.
The benefits of an excellent and efficient customer service cannot be over- emphasized. Many organizations have witnessed tremendous turnarounds and increase in the number of life-long customer loyalty.
Again the level of customer inquirers have been significantly increased whenever and wherever good customer service is established.
The reverse has also been the case of any organization that has put the importance of its customer service into less priority.
In the past, the reception used to bear the sole responsibility of customer service, this is visible whether in small or big organization and businesses. However, a new trend of a broader idea of what a good customer service is really about began to emerge recently.
The idea is that the responsibility of an efficient customer service lies on the shoulder of every member of the organization.
The reason is simple, the good image of any company or organization does not end at the attitude of the receptionist they first met but can be badly damaged by the behavior of either the manager or managing director they will meet later.
A customer expects to receive the same of level of behavior and reception from every contact in an organization. A good image can be very positive and yield a good result possibly a reward of long-life loyalty.
Many organizations today make good customer service as a strong selling point in their adverts and corporate identity.
There are no better time for good customer service than now.Products and services might be cheap and perhaps cheaper than competitors but a lasting loyalty lies on customer experience while with you.
However, a typical customer service efficiency lies in the training and skills that enhance it. Individuals and organizations can take advantage of these skills and provide world class customer service.
Get in touch with me today and you could be on your way enjoying a sudden and lasting growth and success of your organization or business. Change your business image today.
Individual and corporate training are available.

How about an extra challenge

The truth guys is that,and I must say it, a lot of us often feel comfortable with our current jobs yet silently hide and nurse a big grudge about issues around it. Talking about issues,I mean, pay package, working conditions, advancement opportunities, work load and e.t.c.
A friend of mine, a nurse who works with the NHS in a ward that houses the elderly patients always moan about the heavy work load and the persistent lost of interest and challenge due unpredictable behavior of these patients.
I have always advised her to quit if she is increasingly finding it difficult to cope. She quite agree with me but her problem is how to cope without a job. She is just there to pay her bills, no motivation,no passion for her job anymore.The mention of her job makes her sick.
Hmm, good thinking, but a better thinking would have been to think out of the box here and ask herself, which department will I be more comfortable to put up with, where can I feel a sense of belonging, better pay, more appreciated, and perhaps better challenges?.
Last month, she had a dinner with me, and I asked her, how about a reversed duty?, she said what!I repeated, how about working with little kids this time around, and She said,"you know what" I said what,"it has never occured to me you know", she said, gazing into the roof of the pub like a lost star.
To make the matter worst, she has promised herself never to further her education as a nurse either as a general nurse or any other specialised nursing areas.
The determination to move away from her frustration, an extra challenge into achieving her escape will not be too big but was never an option for her.
Last night, she called me to break the all important news"I have just passed my midwifery exams"she said, alright that is a good news to me and I believe she is ready now for a change.
A lot of us are faced with frustration with our jobs and believe that there was little or nothing we could do about it.We resign to our fate too quickly, and as days past by, our productivity decrease and decrease, before we know it we became counter -productive and redundancy door draws so close to us.
A typical way out of this situation and I believe a brave one is to think of other jobs, in and within our current jobs that can offer better working over all conditions.
This may not be far from your case, perhaps as a retailer's shop floor assistant for years, a little extra challenge to attend an in-house management training can change a lot in your life, a new drive and increased productivity.
There is always a possibility of escape from your job frustration and exploring other avenues of change should be constant.There may be a price to pay but at the end of the day, there will be smiles on your face.
Think about that little extra challenge, if you are not sure about what to do then talk to the experts we can help you with a lot of ideas to put back smiles on your face.
Email me today and we will pick it up from there.Good luck.