Rhino Hide Management

Overview: The article asserts that risk is a double-edged sword, and it does not imply automatically becoming a millionaire. Risk means one may crap out. The article jots down some thoughts, observations, lessons learned etc. One should better have the hide of a rhinoceros if he wants to be in business. There is no place in any organization for whiners and complainers, for quitters, and for the blue-blood MBAs who don’t want to get their hands dirty. The further one advances in the career, the more he will be criticized. It is all about operating cash flow. Financing cash flow is just the beginning. Eventually the investors will start clamoring for results (operating cash flow), and this is where expense check entrepreneurs are at their most wily. Beyond having the guts and courage needed to be an entrepreneur, one has to have the doggedness to stay the course, and communicate the vision to the employees. Every leader is under a microscope. The higher up the corporate ladder, the more powerful the observation of others. In addition to watching every step, word and action, a truly great leader is able to maintain a personality and sense of humor. One has to remember where the money comes from. This is a simple entreaty for customer service.

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Format: HTML | Date: Feb 2001 | Pages: 1