talent

Dear Jason, How do I deal with a star performer who bends the rules?

April 16, 2010

I get this question on a semi-regular basis, generally in relation to “sales guys.” As I was with 100+ “sales guys” last weekend, as well as a handful of their managers and executives, this question came up a few times. Typically, I find that star performers bend rules. It’s what they do. It’s not that [...]

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Respect Your Environment

December 21, 2009

When testing Mother Nature, or when testing yourself in a new skill, always respect your surroundings: Getting used to a new place takes time. Honing a new skill takes time. When you look at a professional doing something and think, “Pfft, that’s easy,” chances are, the pro is making it look easy. Chances are also [...]

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