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I was the best.
(well, at least in my own mind)
No one could build displays, order product, stock shelves, take inventory and write schedules better than me.
“He never slows down, runs around 24/7..."
"…Bob is the hardest worker I have ever seen.”
(words often expressed by my co-workers and Store Managers.)
So why was I passed over for upper level management time and time again?
I was a great manager, everyone said so. I was winning all the display and selling contests.
I was the best at getting work done, and lived by the credo: if you want something done right you need to do it yourself.
In fact, every time I would go on vacation, I would return to deplorable conditions and I would have to work overtime just to get the department back up to standards.
Again, so why was I not promoted?
In one word…leadership.
I was lighting fires under the feet of my employees instead of inspiring the fire in the hearts of my team.
And then I was given a revelation…a great mentor of mine said:
“Bob, it's not how good your department looks when you are here, the true test of your leadership is the condition of your department, when you are not here.
We want our managers to work smart not hard.
Yes, you will always have to pitch in, but you need to let go and have your team pinch hit for you, you can’t always do everything yourself."
From that point on, I realized:
Managers live for the task, leaders live for their team.
Three months later, I was promoted.
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
"Got It, Thank you."
Did you ever send an email to someone and then anxiously pondered if they received it?
…of course you did, I have many times.
Today with all the spam, junk and security filters, the reality is our emails (sometimes very important) can be shuffled into the never-to-be-read email abyss!
I know, some of you are saying: well I usually get a “your email was read” return.Reality check please, those scripts are not very reliable for many reasons (which I will not get into).
Here are 4 simple words to help secure the communication and put the sender at ease:
“Got it, thank you.”….that’s right …simply email them back “Got it, thank you.”
Consider this example:
Imagine sending a potential client a proposal and instead of wondering anxiously if they received it, you get an email back from them that said “Got it, thank you.”… WOW!, you can now exhale.
“Got it, thank you.” is not meant to be an end-all solution and of course you will have to adapt it to your style.
So if you do “get it” ...then simply say, “Got it, thank you.”
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“Copyright (9-25-2010) by Robert V. Gambone Sr.”
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…of course you did, I have many times.
Today with all the spam, junk and security filters, the reality is our emails (sometimes very important) can be shuffled into the never-to-be-read email abyss!
I know, some of you are saying: well I usually get a “your email was read” return.Reality check please, those scripts are not very reliable for many reasons (which I will not get into).
Here are 4 simple words to help secure the communication and put the sender at ease:
“Got it, thank you.”….that’s right …simply email them back “Got it, thank you.”
Consider this example:
Imagine sending a potential client a proposal and instead of wondering anxiously if they received it, you get an email back from them that said “Got it, thank you.”… WOW!, you can now exhale.
“Got it, thank you.” is not meant to be an end-all solution and of course you will have to adapt it to your style.
So if you do “get it” ...then simply say, “Got it, thank you.”
Want more tips? please read---
Pecan Pie: 32 Business Success Strategies Passionately Baked To Order!
"A must read!" Ivan Misner New York Times Bestselling author
BY IT NOW on AMAZON.COM click on link below
Click here to purchase Bob's Book
“Copyright (9-25-2010) by Robert V. Gambone Sr.”
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Friday, September 17, 2010
Motivational Pledge
I found this in my archives; it was written as a 'motivational pledge' for my store team, as an inspiration to maintain our #1 status in a corporate wide-year long competition...over the next 8 months, we stayed on top, and ended the year Number One!!!
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"A true champion celebrates his success,
while at the same time acknowledges his vulnerabilities.
When you are the best,
you will be tested by the best.
When you are the best,
you will be tested by the best.
You are number one and being chased by those who cannot accept defeat.
Know this…second place is the first loser,
don’t settle for anything less than number one.
Remember you can’t do it alone...
it's great to be a champion,
but it takes a TEAM to win a superbowl.
The challenge is now upon us:
The challenge is now upon us:
WE must champion our Points Of Difference,
with a
Passionate and Enthusiastic Pursuit of Excellence!"
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“Copyright (9-17-2010) by Robert V. Gambone Sr.”
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“Copyright (9-17-2010) by Robert V. Gambone Sr.”
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Paralysis by Analysis
PROCRASTINATION!!!
Calling all Entrepreneurs!....why do we do this?!
Yes, it is good that we examine things.
Yes , we need to be patient and cultivate business relationships.
Yes, we need to do our due diligence with respect to weighing our options.
But what I am talking about is;
when the ball is in our hand,
not a defensive player is in sight,
our Team is surrounding us,
and yet, we are afraid to run!? … because we might trip, fumble, or not make it to the end zone? ***
Here are 7 great quotes about procrastination.
Read them, and then read them again…and oh by the way…read them one more time.“Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.”Abraham Lincoln
“How soon not now, becomes never.”Martin Luther (1483-1546) German priest and scholar.
"Procrastination is one of the most common and deadliest of diseases and its toll on success and happiness is heavy."Wayne Gretzky
"Even if you’re on the right track-you’ll get run over if you just sit there."
Will Rogers
“One of these days, is none of these days.”Proverb
“I remember reading somewhere about an organization called Procrastinators Anonymous. I think they had been in existence for some years but had never gotten around to having a meeting.”
Unknown Source
“By not making a decision, you have made one.”
The Pecan Pie Guy.
*** So come on entrepeneuers! Get the lead out of your butt and make a run for it!!!
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Calling all Entrepreneurs!....why do we do this?!
Yes, it is good that we examine things.
Yes , we need to be patient and cultivate business relationships.
Yes, we need to do our due diligence with respect to weighing our options.
But what I am talking about is;
when the ball is in our hand,
not a defensive player is in sight,
our Team is surrounding us,
and yet, we are afraid to run!? … because we might trip, fumble, or not make it to the end zone? ***
Here are 7 great quotes about procrastination.
Read them, and then read them again…and oh by the way…read them one more time.“Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.”Abraham Lincoln
“How soon not now, becomes never.”Martin Luther (1483-1546) German priest and scholar.
"Procrastination is one of the most common and deadliest of diseases and its toll on success and happiness is heavy."Wayne Gretzky
"Even if you’re on the right track-you’ll get run over if you just sit there."
Will Rogers
“One of these days, is none of these days.”Proverb
“I remember reading somewhere about an organization called Procrastinators Anonymous. I think they had been in existence for some years but had never gotten around to having a meeting.”
Unknown Source
“By not making a decision, you have made one.”
The Pecan Pie Guy.
*** So come on entrepeneuers! Get the lead out of your butt and make a run for it!!!
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Monday, September 6, 2010
Go Bananas!!! When Building Strong Business Relationships.
Did you know that the number one selling item at SuperWalmart (according to Bloomberg/ Business Week) is... BANANAS?
Wow!? …who would have thought!
According to Progressive Grocer Magazine, 75% of supermarket shoppers purchase bananas on a regular basis due to their nutritional value, low cost, and the fact that bananas are a very perishable product.
What is the number one strategy in building your business through networking?
Correct!
Building strong relationships. And, just like bananas, strong trusting relationships are nutritious (in a business sense), can be very cost effective, and very perishable if you do not keep your “credibility” in stock.
Here are three quick tips to maintain a good "credible" inventory of your networking relationships.
1). Send a “reconnecting” email if you have not seen or heard from them in the last 30 days.
2). A personal inspirational greeting card is a great way to remind them of your relationship.
3). It may be old fashion in today’s techy world, but a simple “Hi Joe, how are things going this week?” phone call, really sends a message that you care.
So when it comes to building strong realtionships...Go Bananas!!!
“Copyright (9-6-2010) by Robert V. Gambone Sr.”
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Wow!? …who would have thought!
According to Progressive Grocer Magazine, 75% of supermarket shoppers purchase bananas on a regular basis due to their nutritional value, low cost, and the fact that bananas are a very perishable product.
What is the number one strategy in building your business through networking?
Correct!
Building strong relationships. And, just like bananas, strong trusting relationships are nutritious (in a business sense), can be very cost effective, and very perishable if you do not keep your “credibility” in stock.
Here are three quick tips to maintain a good "credible" inventory of your networking relationships.
1). Send a “reconnecting” email if you have not seen or heard from them in the last 30 days.
2). A personal inspirational greeting card is a great way to remind them of your relationship.
3). It may be old fashion in today’s techy world, but a simple “Hi Joe, how are things going this week?” phone call, really sends a message that you care.
So when it comes to building strong realtionships...Go Bananas!!!
“Copyright (9-6-2010) by Robert V. Gambone Sr.”
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
Common Sense ?!?
Did you know that,
“One person’s common sense is another person’s mystery.”
…source unknown
Absolutely! It's true!
Think about this;
We live in a global economy.
We can find out what is happening on the other side of the planet in minutes.
We can talk with people in every hemisphere within seconds.
So….is anything really common anymore?
And how about “sense” ….just because it makes sense to you, doesn’t mean it makes sense to someone in Bulgaria, or even to your next door neighbor, right?
My thought is, the saying “common sense” stems from the old golden rule philosophy of treating others the way you like to be treated…so if you ask someone to use common sense, you are really asking them to think the way YOU think.
Listen…the term “common sense” had its place and time, but it is time to move forward.
Let’s consider The Platinum Rule¹ philosophy; treat others the way they would like to be treated… so let’s all delete “common sense” from our vocabularies and replace it with the words sound judgment.
Now when we ask someone to use sound judgment, we are asking him or her to take action based on the way THEY think.
Mystery solved.
¹made popular by Dr.Tony Alessandra
“One person’s common sense is another person’s mystery.”
…source unknown
Absolutely! It's true!
Think about this;
We live in a global economy.
We can find out what is happening on the other side of the planet in minutes.
We can talk with people in every hemisphere within seconds.
So….is anything really common anymore?
And how about “sense” ….just because it makes sense to you, doesn’t mean it makes sense to someone in Bulgaria, or even to your next door neighbor, right?
My thought is, the saying “common sense” stems from the old golden rule philosophy of treating others the way you like to be treated…so if you ask someone to use common sense, you are really asking them to think the way YOU think.
Listen…the term “common sense” had its place and time, but it is time to move forward.
Let’s consider The Platinum Rule¹ philosophy; treat others the way they would like to be treated… so let’s all delete “common sense” from our vocabularies and replace it with the words sound judgment.
Now when we ask someone to use sound judgment, we are asking him or her to take action based on the way THEY think.
Mystery solved.
¹made popular by Dr.Tony Alessandra
Bob Gambone's Book is "A must read!" Ivan Misner New York Time Bestselling author
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Expectations in Leadership - Take a Look Back and See Where You Started
I was looking through my old files and found these training bullet points that I put together back in 1983...
I was 28 years young.
We all need to reflect. Go back; 10, 20, 30 years ago... Ask yourself, what was my vision then and what is it now?
•Positive Attitudes...We are on a stage...Attitudes are Contagious
•Professionalism... We must set the tone and the example.
•Leadership...Respect your Position as a Leader
•Employees expect you to be a leader.
•Integrity...Confidentiality...Honesty.
•Teamwork...you can’t do it all yourself.
•The task is never more important than the customer.
•The customer may not always be right but they are still the customer.
•Reward want you want repeated.
•Manage what you don’t want repeated.
•Recognition must be genuine.
•Set a goal for recognition.
•Treat employees with dignity and respect.
•Don’t Procrastinate...Have a Sense of Urgency
•Take initiative, be assertive, don’t assume.
•Learning is a continuous two -way process
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***This is just a sample!... if you would like a "full-slice" of passionate enthusiasm, be sure to indulge yourself in my upcoming book, "Pecan Pie", fresh from the oven, early this fall!...stay tuned!“Copyright (8-26-2010) by Robert V Gambone Sr.”
I was 28 years young.
We all need to reflect. Go back; 10, 20, 30 years ago... Ask yourself, what was my vision then and what is it now?
•Positive Attitudes...We are on a stage...Attitudes are Contagious
•Professionalism... We must set the tone and the example.
•Leadership...Respect your Position as a Leader
•Employees expect you to be a leader.
•Integrity...Confidentiality...Honesty.
•Teamwork...you can’t do it all yourself.
•The task is never more important than the customer.
•The customer may not always be right but they are still the customer.
•Reward want you want repeated.
•Manage what you don’t want repeated.
•Recognition must be genuine.
•Set a goal for recognition.
•Treat employees with dignity and respect.
•Don’t Procrastinate...Have a Sense of Urgency
•Take initiative, be assertive, don’t assume.
•Learning is a continuous two -way process
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***This is just a sample!... if you would like a "full-slice" of passionate enthusiasm, be sure to indulge yourself in my upcoming book, "Pecan Pie", fresh from the oven, early this fall!...stay tuned!“Copyright (8-26-2010) by Robert V Gambone Sr.”
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