So much to do... so little time.

Hands up all those who feel this.... go on... I know you want to, or have wanted to in the past.

I have a problem.... which I am a little embarrassed to write about. For goodness sake I am a grown man, I should be able to work this stuff out.

My TO DO List has stretched amazingly, I swear when I left it the other day it was fine, quite happy swimming along, not a care in the world. Now, sitting here very late Friday night, I find I have a presentation to prepare for Wednesday, 5 performance reviews to write, A case study to prepare, a blog or 2 to write, further reviews and an idea I need to develop to present to our CEO next week. And here i am thinking I am a Recruitment Manager, where can I fit actual Recruitment into the day.

The scariest thing... there are things that should be on the TO DO list, which are yet to make it.....

"Really? POOR BABY! BIG DEAL! GET OVER IT"

Shouts my mirror as I was having a good hard look at myself. Lots of people are currently without work, my CEO so loving told me today that the Market Analysts asked him why he still had a Recruitment Team? So, you're a little busy? embrace it, own it, achieve it and move on!

Comment by Steve Levy on March 2, 2009 at 7:46am: That isn't your mirror shouting, it's your wife - CEO, Nuroo Family Enterprises...

BTW, have your reports write their own reviews - then you edit theirs.

Comment by Dan Nuroo on March 2, 2009 at 8:00am: LOL, toughest boss I've ever had... (redundancy always a threat here too!)

Do that, with the reviews, but have to dress it up to show thought and care (which if they are reading this.. I obviously do :) )

Comment by Steve Levy on March 2, 2009 at 8:23am: Note to Dan's group - he is very thoughtful; if you have issues or just want to vent, PM me here at RBC...Dan, you're group is here on RBC, right?

Comment by Dan Nuroo on March 2, 2009 at 8:33am: they sure are... can't wait to see them post something... hint hint guys! even if it is just to bag me... that's fine.

Comment by Steve Levy on March 2, 2009 at 9:07am: To: Members of Dan's Group

Subj: Your boss

For one, you're probably collectively thankful that Dan has finally put up a respectful picture of himself, not one that reminds you of 15 year old boys walking around with cutoff sleeves and 14 weeks of facial hair on their faces.

Dan is likely to have a very tough and to ensure that he doesn't take it out on you, I'm suggesting that each of you do the following:

1. Write a blog post detailing three things that Dan has taught you about recruiting over the past 12 months. I might consider telling us how much he's inspired you to meet people just for building a relationship - he's written about this already on RBC in case you missed his story.

2. Given Dan's predilection towards creating group harmony, I'm certain that he has taken the group out for team building exercises, perhaps during the usual 11 AM - 1 PM hours during the week. I'd suggest posting the pictures that someone took of the entire group genuflecting in Dan's direction after he bought his fourth shout of drinks. This will show the world how much respect you have for his leadership skills.

3. About that presentation to your CEO, ease Dan's schedule and do it yourself. Just don't tell him - boy will he ever be surprised!

These are just a few ideas; feel free to add a few of your own.

Steve

Comment by Dan Nuroo on March 2, 2009 at 5:09pm: Loving your work Steve... LOL.. Finally a pic of you with a face!....be careful what you wish for is what that teaches me I suppose :)

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