¶ … Recalling a time when managers or those in authority take a Golem type approach to their employees is something that almost everyone in the workforce will encounter at some time or other. One recent experience shows how that can take place quite easily. A young man was hired by a sales manager in the little town of Zanesville, Ohio (population approximately 25,000). The company that he was to work for was a national firm with offices in every state and almost every city. The manager hired the young man though he had little experience in the field of finance, but had some natural ability and experience in the field of sales. The man worked in Zanesville, traveling approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes a day to work and an equal amount home. This quickly became tedious and the young man requested a transfer to the office in nearby Columbus. It was a much larger office and managed higher net worth clients and a lot more money. Upon reaching the new office, the young man overheard the Regional Manager tell the Sales Manager there that he should not put forth much effort in helping the young man as he was "much too rough around...
During the 5 years that he worked in the office, the young man was named Salesman of the Year twice, and won trips to Bermuda and Cancun as part of his rewards. He also quickly amassed a huge portfolio to manage which compensated him quite nicely.
He never forgot what the Regional Manager said, and 5 years later when approached by another firm that offered him a huge bonus and a the title "Vice President of Investments," he quickly accepted the offer and thumbed his nose at the Regional Manager on his way out the door. Motivated to succeed? Definitely.
2. The same answer for one could be applied for this question as well, but another situation comes to mind that is a little bit closer to home. With a name like mine, I am often regarded with some suspicion and distrust, even though I am essentially a nice person. I have been characterized as a foreigner and viewed with distrust, even though I am not one and I am completely trustworthy. The group I am…
