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In doing so, it is predecessor left the firm in less than optimal searching for a dynamic new CEO to take the a chance to re- condition, you are totally unprepared for the helm and steer the firm to success. H's a true true condition of the company's budget. verse a company's opportunity to make a positive difference in Add to all this the job's requirement for fortunes. The the lives of employees and countless clien­ travel with the potential for prolonged separa­ tele. Intrigued by the challenge, you throw vision includes tions from your family, and the need to ex­ your hat in the ring and apply for the job. You pertly apply your public relations skills, balancing the cor- are lured by the prestige and potential fame. which constantly places you under the glare porate budget, im· It is even alluded that if you perform the nec­ of the media's scrutiny and, well, your work is indeed cut out for you. proving employee essary miracles, you may one day get the nod In summary, as this firm's new CEO: to run as your party's candidate for president morale, and deliv­ • You can't touch 95 percent of the existing of the United States. budget ering a far better Once you are hooked and fully committed, • Your pay is less than 10 percent of the product to the you learn that although you are expected to normal salary range completely rejuvenate the company, you customer. And you must: must limit the fiscal effects of your plans to • Gain the approval of a contrary board of just 5 percent of the operating budget. Fur­ directors ... but there's a thermore, prior to setting your ideas in mo­ • Deliver better products and services • Cultivate employee morale catch. tion, any changes to the corporate status quo • Improve customer service will require a majority approval from the • Promote customer satisfaction board of directors - a fractious group, each of • Create a profitable bottom line. which harbors his or her own agenda that may or may not agree with what you believe Who would seek such a job? .. to be the best interests of the firm. It gets better. .. Thank you Governor Guinn . • Comments? e-mail: [email protected] 4 . 'evada Business journal • June 1999 Sales Professionals jBUSINESS You DON"T HAVE TO BE ON 'WALL STREET 40UR~~1 To WORK ON WALL ADVISORY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MaryS. Falls- Vice -President, Northern Nevada Business Banking, US Bancorp Ambition. Tenacity. The desire to achieve more in your career. 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