So those of you that follow me in the FaceBook, know I am in the middle of a punch up with a large and well known "Celebrity" in a senior position in a media organisation. He reneged on a media deal he committed to, I assume deliberately to prove his status and power over me (it worked, I was quivering in my crocs) , and then sent me abusive text messages calling me a C*NT.
I use the "C" word ...(Celebrity)....very lightly as I am not a fan of fans, and dont believe status or perceived stature gives anyone the right to preside over me like a King over his Queen.
Chatting to my kids one night about "values" in life, I used a first hand experience of a client I had the privilege of working with. He was a "small" businessman and Entrepreneur called Richard Branson (you may have heard of him). His left toe nail is probably worth more than my entire career will amount to, yet a more humble, quiet and profoundly polite person you will never meet.
Anyway, having made a bit of a habit of using this blogging forum to engage senior management in lively debate around the errors of their ways, I banged off a blog.
Its factual in every sense...
It is non emotional...
It states my case perfectly clearly against this "Celebrity" and the total contempt he shows for the people around him, clients and staff alike...I am not lucky enough to be an isolated incident in his power hungry egotistical abuse of people and power, he has left a trail of destruction in the wake of his ego.
The blog is sitting in my drafts, but I dont think its every going to see the public domain.
And here is why.
For the first time, in this particular forum - the incident I am taking on is about the actions, and subsequent re-actions of an individual, not a brand! Its pretty clear from my blogs I have zero problem taking on the large corporates if I believe I am being shafted.
My open CEO letters have elicited response in 100% of the postings!
But...
I am a business owner myself, and whilst I accept that I am ultimately accountable for every person carrying my logo on their business card or e-mail signature, I also fully accept that my own staff are all individuals too, with their own personalities and strengths as well as weaknesses!
Against that, I have decided to take the matter internally to the MD and CEO of the organisation this "Celebrity" represents!
Internally, off-line and quietly behind the scenes.
It may not have the desired public outcry effect that I could probably easily drum-up in the school of public opinion (especially given this "Celebrity's" track record) but I think it's only fair that the brand he is associated with be given every reasonable opportunity to address the situation without having to tumble dry their dirty laundry in full view of the playground.
It almost certainly won't have the desired effect.
I am almost certain he won't lose his job. (although I think he should!)
I am almost certain he won't lose much sleep about it...as a "Celebrity" he will genuinely see nothing wrong with his actions, easily justifying them to his superiors, who because of his status will almost certainly brush this under the carpet and carry on.
But, I know I have handled the situation correctly and with the respect, and professionalism it deserves.
After all, I may indeed be at C*NT, but at least I'm not a "Celebrity"....like him!
Ahem!
Onwards and Upwards!
Chatting to my kids one night about "values" in life, I used a first hand experience of a client I had the privilege of working with. He was a "small" businessman and Entrepreneur called Richard Branson (you may have heard of him). His left toe nail is probably worth more than my entire career will amount to, yet a more humble, quiet and profoundly polite person you will never meet.
Anyway, having made a bit of a habit of using this blogging forum to engage senior management in lively debate around the errors of their ways, I banged off a blog.
Its factual in every sense...
It is non emotional...
It states my case perfectly clearly against this "Celebrity" and the total contempt he shows for the people around him, clients and staff alike...I am not lucky enough to be an isolated incident in his power hungry egotistical abuse of people and power, he has left a trail of destruction in the wake of his ego.
The blog is sitting in my drafts, but I dont think its every going to see the public domain.
And here is why.
For the first time, in this particular forum - the incident I am taking on is about the actions, and subsequent re-actions of an individual, not a brand! Its pretty clear from my blogs I have zero problem taking on the large corporates if I believe I am being shafted.
My open CEO letters have elicited response in 100% of the postings!
But...
I am a business owner myself, and whilst I accept that I am ultimately accountable for every person carrying my logo on their business card or e-mail signature, I also fully accept that my own staff are all individuals too, with their own personalities and strengths as well as weaknesses!
Against that, I have decided to take the matter internally to the MD and CEO of the organisation this "Celebrity" represents!
Internally, off-line and quietly behind the scenes.
It may not have the desired public outcry effect that I could probably easily drum-up in the school of public opinion (especially given this "Celebrity's" track record) but I think it's only fair that the brand he is associated with be given every reasonable opportunity to address the situation without having to tumble dry their dirty laundry in full view of the playground.
It almost certainly won't have the desired effect.
I am almost certain he won't lose his job. (although I think he should!)
I am almost certain he won't lose much sleep about it...as a "Celebrity" he will genuinely see nothing wrong with his actions, easily justifying them to his superiors, who because of his status will almost certainly brush this under the carpet and carry on.
But, I know I have handled the situation correctly and with the respect, and professionalism it deserves.
After all, I may indeed be at C*NT, but at least I'm not a "Celebrity"....like him!
Ahem!
Onwards and Upwards!
