3.3. Work Against the Patterns That Bother Bosses
In my discussions with chief executives and leaders, specifically about advice they get both internally and externally, a pattern of frustrations emerges relatively quickly. These are the most frequently mentioned frustration-inducing behaviors. You would be well advised to avoid them.
Suggesting more ideas and concepts than can possibly be achieved or even considered. Remember that the most important reason CEOs lose their jobs relates to failure to perform. If your methodology is to suggest new ways of doing things or simply new things to do, you would be well advised to focus more on what needs to get done and what has yet to be completed rather than putting even one or two new ideas on the ...
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