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Blair McPherson
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13 Oct 2023 - 14:17

null I would do anything out of loyalty but I won’t do that! 

I like to think I was loyal to my manager but if they resigned on a matter of principle I can’t image I would also resign in support. I would do anything out of loyalty but I won’t do that. I will stand by unpopular decisions. I will challenge anyone who criticises the boss/organisation. I will be enthusiastic and positive  even when things are bad. I will stay when others decide they have... See more
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Blair McPherson
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29 Nov 2019 - 11:41

null The voice of reason

I had a good friend who played in the same football team as me. In the changing room and later during the post -mortum in the pub when we would all agree that their third game changing goal was miles off side and that we should have had at least six dead cert penalties  he would point out the weaknesses in our argument and offer the view that the referee was not only eagle eyed but... See more
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Blair McPherson
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23 Nov 2016 - 12:37

null Vampire managers

  Some chief executives want blood. They demand loyalty, ruthlessness and total commitment. Whether deliberately or by default they creat a culture of intoxicating machismo. The aim is to make a very tight senior management team that is determined to be a top performing organisation. The loyalty is personal loyalty and allows no room for doubt or debate.   When it comes to... See more
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Blair McPherson
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26 Jul 2016 - 19:03

null Betrayal and back stabbing in modern times

  Professional footballers are labelled disloyal because they no longer stay with one club but move around chasing money and winners medals. Politicians call each other backstabbers as they oust their leader and jockey for power. The chief executive complains of senior managers undermining them behind their back. The board refers to a high profile whistleblower as disloyal for going... See more
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Blair McPherson
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12 Jul 2014 - 15:20

null Where does loyalty end?

    You wouldn't want your staff to drop you in it but has any manager the right to expect unconditional loyalty?   Does you loyalty extend to covering up for your manager or would your ambition tempt you to expose your managers failings? And if not your ambition then your sense of what's right.   You are escorting a senior manager on a "walk about" when they... See more
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