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Smart Lemming Diary: More Changes are Coming
February 8, 2010 – 10:43 am | No Comment
Smart Lemming Diary: More Changes are Coming

Have you ever wondered why organizational charts change? Were you ever curious how some people moved up the ladder faster than others?

Smart Lemming Diary: Feeling Validated with Kind Words and Salary Increase
February 1, 2010 – 9:00 am | No Comment
Smart Lemming Diary: Feeling Validated with Kind Words and Salary Increase

March 25, 2006
You know what I like about my CEO? He’s sincere. He always wants to do the right thing by his standards. He always follows through.
Originally, my CEO floated a 10% raise to accompany …

Smart Lemming Diary: Restarting Salary Discussion for VP Role
January 29, 2010 – 6:00 am | No Comment
Smart Lemming Diary: Restarting Salary Discussion for VP Role

March 6, 2006
After my promotion this week, my CEO and I had a lot going on. We had several meetings together, especially with outsiders.
My CEO enjoys introducing me as his VP of Marketing. He’s so …

Smart Lemming Diary: Transition Plans for New VP Role
January 28, 2010 – 10:02 am | No Comment
Smart Lemming Diary: Transition Plans for New VP Role

March 6, 2006
My new VP responsibilities kick into high gear this week.
I’ve identified the sales and channel management functions for my CEO. Now, I have two transition plans and one channel partner Sales Training that …

Smart Lemming Diary: Promotion to VP of Marketing
January 27, 2010 – 11:03 am | No Comment
Smart Lemming Diary: Promotion to VP of Marketing

March 2, 2006
This week has been crazy. My CEO sent out this wonderful note to the company announcing my title change.
I am pleased to announce that Lori has accepted the position of Vice President of …

“What Title Do You Want? VP of …”
January 22, 2010 – 11:14 am | No Comment
“What Title Do You Want? VP of …”

February 27, 2006
Swatting Away Permanent Sales Management Duties
Now that’s not a question you hear every day at work. But, this is the question my CEO asked me on Friday, after we reviewed my sales and …