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Casual Articles - Speak Up: Your Job Is At Stake!
Several years ago I came across one of the most useful and practical articles on market research I have ever read -- “How To Turn Customer Input into Innovation” by Anthony Ulwick.Published in the January 2002 Harvard Business Review, the article briefly outlined a methodology and set of tools for gathering customer input in a way that actually drives product innovation. In addition, the article illustrated how Cordis -- a medical device manufacturer specializ
Now for a specific example of the positive results of speaking up:
When I worked in the HR department of a large corporation, my boss, the HR Director, received a poor performance appraisal. After his unsatisfactory review, he proceeded to demean and blame his staff, making snide remarks within earshot of the person he was singling out. This went on for several weeks until I couldn’t stand it anymore. I told the VP – HR, and he relocated the Director to another floor for the remainder of his time with the company.
This experie
Postcards are highly regarded as a vital tool for promotions and advertising. It had valuably worked to help business make them recognized in the market. With this tool businesses were able to impart a valuable service of making people aware of the services they can provide.As a key towards successful marketing postcards can gain customer confidence and turn them out to be potential clients. However to successfully attain the needed sensation for postcards ther
Do you run the other way when done an injustice or when someone steps on your proverbial toes?
How do you react?
Now’s the time to speak up and stand your ground! If you’ve never done this, you need to master this skill.
How many of you watched the “The Apprentice?” While the show is not the ultimate mirror of corporate life or a guide on how to be promoted, my clients have cited specific show episodes to highlight weaknesses they’d like to improve.
In the “Apprentice” episode during which Jessie was fired, she remained silent in the boardroom while her team members were putting her down. Her reticence was THE reason that Trump fired her. She was timid, and her inability to defend herself made it appear that she agreed with her detractors.
Have you declined to take a stand when you could have? How was that perceived?
Here’s a reality check for deciding whether or not to speak up:
Fact #1:
If you are silent when others are accusing you or impugning your words or deeds,
you run the risk of appearing to agree.
Fact #2:
If you are silent when someone is making a move into your areas of responsibility, it
will seem that you don’t care.
Fact #3:
If you are silent because of fear of reprisal or worry about unleashing your temper,
you will have lost an opportunity to defend and advance what you believe.
Fact #4:
Not speaking up is worse than making a case but not succeeding.
Here’s how this plays out in the workplace:
If a new co-worker or competitor infringes upon your established area of responsibility and you say nothing, you run the risk of losing the business or job! Better to acknowledge the salvo and decide the best course of action.
If it’s a co-worker, you could calmly confront the person and re-establish your territory and/or educate him/her on the best way to work with you.
If it’s a competitor, ask your client if the account is in play. You might find that the competitor has put in an unsolicited bid for the business! You could then reinforce your position with the client by underscoring your loyalty to the team and how you’ve contributed to its success.
Now for a specific example of the positive results of speaking up:
When I worked in the HR department of a large corporation, my boss, the HR Director, received a poor performance appraisal. After his unsatisfactory review, he proceeded to demean and blame his staff, making snide remarks within earshot of the person he was singling out. This went on for several weeks until I couldn’t stand it anymore. I told the VP – HR, and he relocated the Director to another floor for the remainder of his time with the company.
This experien
There was a time that one could assume that the phrase ‘show me the green' was interchangeable with ‘show me the money' (and in some respects it still is), but today it's really taking on a whole new meaning – it's a phrase with a movement behind it.We, the people, are changing our view of green as fast as the kaleidoscope will turn. And the color is vivid. We are thinking green in our lifestyles, our products, the food we eat, the homes we live in and the wo
Have you declined to take a stand when you could have? How was that perceived?
Here’s a reality check for deciding whether or not to speak up:
Fact #1:
If you are silent when others are accusing you or impugning your words or deeds,
you run the risk of appearing to agree.
Fact #2:
If you are silent when someone is making a move into your areas of responsibility, it
will seem that you don’t care.
Fact #3:
If you are silent because of fear of reprisal or worry about unleashing your temper,
you will have lost an opportunity to defend and advance what you believe.
Fact #4:
Not speaking up is worse than making a case but not succeeding.
Here’s how this plays out in the workplace:
If a new co-worker or competitor infringes upon your established area of responsibility and you say nothing, you run the risk of losing the business or job! Better to acknowledge the salvo and decide the best course of action.
If it’s a co-worker, you could calmly confront the person and re-establish your territory and/or educate him/her on the best way to work with you.
If it’s a competitor, ask your client if the account is in play. You might find that the competitor has put in an unsolicited bid for the business! You could then reinforce your position with the client by underscoring your loyalty to the team and how you’ve contributed to its success.
Now for a specific example of the positive results of speaking up:
When I worked in the HR department of a large corporation, my boss, the HR Director, received a poor performance appraisal. After his unsatisfactory review, he proceeded to demean and blame his staff, making snide remarks within earshot of the person he was singling out. This went on for several weeks until I couldn’t stand it anymore. I told the VP – HR, and he relocated the Director to another floor for the remainder of his time with the company.
This experie
You arrive at work, ready to take on the task at hand. Your job entails helping other people. As you make your rounds, you ensure that each person has what he or she needs and is as comfortable as possible. You cater more to those that require your attention with special TLC. You must be patient and possess a certain level of understanding and compassion. Although tired, you leave work with a sense of accomplishment. You've completed the day in your life as a register
If you are silent when someone is making a move into your areas of responsibility, it will seem that you don’t care.
Fact #3:
If you are silent because of fear of reprisal or worry about unleashing your temper,
you will have lost an opportunity to defend and advance what you believe.
Fact #4:
Not speaking up is worse than making a case but not succeeding.
Here’s how this plays out in the workplace:
If a new co-worker or competitor infringes upon your established area of responsibility and you say nothing, you run the risk of losing the business or job! Better to acknowledge the salvo and decide the best course of action.
If it’s a co-worker, you could calmly confront the person and re-establish your territory and/or educate him/her on the best way to work with you.
If it’s a competitor, ask your client if the account is in play. You might find that the competitor has put in an unsolicited bid for the business! You could then reinforce your position with the client by underscoring your loyalty to the team and how you’ve contributed to its success.
Now for a specific example of the positive results of speaking up:
When I worked in the HR department of a large corporation, my boss, the HR Director, received a poor performance appraisal. After his unsatisfactory review, he proceeded to demean and blame his staff, making snide remarks within earshot of the person he was singling out. This went on for several weeks until I couldn’t stand it anymore. I told the VP – HR, and he relocated the Director to another floor for the remainder of his time with the company.
This experie
Are you struggling to find the job you want? feeling that you are on a search with no end of work at home job listings? then you are not alone. Thousands of people all over the world are looking to start a work at home job or business opportunity at home, but for some reason it seems difficult to find a legit profitable work at home job.Its no surprise, because nowadays anyone can have a site online, write some words and say anything they want without any crede
If it’s a co-worker, you could calmly confront the person and re-establish your territory and/or educate him/her on the best way to work with you.
If it’s a competitor, ask your client if the account is in play. You might find that the competitor has put in an unsolicited bid for the business! You could then reinforce your position with the client by underscoring your loyalty to the team and how you’ve contributed to its success.
Now for a specific example of the positive results of speaking up:
When I worked in the HR department of a large corporation, my boss, the HR Director, received a poor performance appraisal. After his unsatisfactory review, he proceeded to demean and blame his staff, making snide remarks within earshot of the person he was singling out. This went on for several weeks until I couldn’t stand it anymore. I told the VP – HR, and he relocated the Director to another floor for the remainder of his time with the company.
This experie
A successfully positioned business sometimes doesn't win a new client. And that, my friend, is the point. Let me illustrate with an anecdote.Recently I was making a new business pitch to a Charlotte area professional services firm. The second meeting took place after I had provided a detailed proposal to the company on how I work. From the two meetings and the proposal it was made abundantly clear that I take a comprehensive, strategic approach to communication
Now for a specific example of the positive results of speaking up:
When I worked in the HR department of a large corporation, my boss, the HR Director, received a poor performance appraisal. After his unsatisfactory review, he proceeded to demean and blame his staff, making snide remarks within earshot of the person he was singling out. This went on for several weeks until I couldn’t stand it anymore. I told the VP – HR, and he relocated the Director to another floor for the remainder of his time with the company.
This experience resulted in the removal of a person who was demoralizing the entire HR department. Further, I was offered the HR Director job on an interim basis, which became permanent several months later.
More importantly, I believe the VP-HR was impressed with my willingness to take a stand. The assertiveness I demonstrated was a trait that he valued and it established my ability to function successfully in a male-dominated department.
Finally, speaking up serves a threefold purpose. It allows you to convincingly articulate your “case.” It provides a platform to exhibit a quality that your boss may highly prize. And if you succeed, it gives you the confidence to use your newfound “voice” in other areas of your life.
The next time you want to speak up, role play your “case” ahead of time with a trusted friend or coach. You may have more to gain than you know.
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