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**spamkillerj** · 01-21-2011, 10:51 PM

Good question,

But it also has to be taken into account the way the business world works.

Successful businesses not only go on what a person knows, but who they know. If they are familiar with the person and what they have done/can do, it is a less risky proposition. If they can get someone that someone they trust recommends, it is similar. that is why a referral means so much more than a resume in today's job market.

The thing that comes into question is whether or not the guy that THINKS the person can do the job is the best judge of the others capabilities.

From what I have seen, Bloomie seems to do well when it comes to general management, but not when it comes to PR. So him hiring someone that also put her foot to her forehead and called herself boss is no surprise. What needs to be done has already been done. Tell here "Ahem, that wasn't really very funny" and see what she can really do before we start calling for her resignation.

She is not an ambassador. She is not a PR agent. If she was, this would mean her statement would bring into doubt her ability to do what she was appointed for. All her statement does is question whether she should speak for herself at public events and press meetings.

As Bloomberg ALSO found out. Sometimes it is better to let someone else do (or write) the talking for you.

01-21-2011, 10:51 PM	#22
spamkillerj Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 422 Senior Member	Good question, But it also has to be taken into account the way the business world works. Successful businesses not only go on what a person knows, but who they know. If they are familiar with the person and what they have done/can do, it is a less risky proposition. If they can get someone that someone they trust recommends, it is similar. that is why a referral means so much more than a resume in today's job market. The thing that comes into question is whether or not the guy that THINKS the person can do the job is the best judge of the others capabilities. From what I have seen, Bloomie seems to do well when it comes to general management, but not when it comes to PR. So him hiring someone that also put her foot to her forehead and called herself boss is no surprise. What needs to be done has already been done. Tell here "Ahem, that wasn't really very funny" and see what she can really do before we start calling for her resignation. She is not an ambassador. She is not a PR agent. If she was, this would mean her statement would bring into doubt her ability to do what she was appointed for. All her statement does is question whether she should speak for herself at public events and press meetings. As Bloomberg ALSO found out. Sometimes it is better to let someone else do (or write) the talking for you.
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