My senior manager has asked for Mark and Mike's credentials

Submitted by Ishel Quintana
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When I asked my senior manager for approval to go the Chicago conference he said he needs credentials, he would send me to an AMA seminar over this seminar. Any ideas what I can show him. I am planning on burning some CD's for him...but I don't think that will be enough for him. SPG
Submitted by Matt Beckwith on Friday December 14th, 2007 12:17 am

Invite your manager to the forums, particularly to the Conference topic where past participants (me, included, DC conference '07) rave about the value of the MT Effective Management conference.

I believe their effectiveness transcends their credentials. Don't get me wrong, their credentials are amazing. I find myself saying, "West Point graduates, executives in corporate America and coach and mentor to successful executives and managers all of the world." That still comes no where near describing how good they are.

The growth in Manager Tools subscriber base is based on the fact that [b]this stuff works[/b] which you surely believe since you want to go to the conference.

I'll PM you as well.

Submitted by Maura Shortridge on Friday December 14th, 2007 10:25 am

I beleive there was a podcast a year or so ago entitled "the show about us" or something similar, where both of them go over their work history and credentials. That may be a good place to start.

Submitted by Ishel Quintana on Friday December 14th, 2007 4:38 pm

Thank You all for your suggestions!

I hope to see you in Chicago.

SPG

Submitted by Mark Horstman on Saturday December 15th, 2007 6:52 pm

Tell him 3 things.

1. The AMA has asked us to consider creating content for them. I can validate that, if your boss likes. Consider their podcast's ranking on Itunes versus ours, or our 2 years in a row winning the Business Podcast of the Year.

2. Mike is a West Pointer, former Company Commander in the US Army, and executive at Mobil, Bell Atlantic and MCI.

3. Mark is a West Pointer, Procter & Gamble sales and marketing executive, and has coached over 1000 executives, including CEOs of billion dollar companies. If he needs a reference, I can have someone email him.

And if you want, 4: sheesh.

Good luck!

Mark

Submitted by Terri Hamilton on Monday December 17th, 2007 1:07 pm

I put in my requisition for Chicago today with a memo to my boss. Crossing all digits. :)

The CEO just had an all-hands meeting last week and said (among other things) that as a company we need to work on training. I referenced that in my memo and highlighted the coaching segment of the conference. I hope it works.

Submitted by Ben Settle on Thursday January 10th, 2008 9:40 pm

Mark,

That is great! I've been looking for something similar to this, as I always get the same types of questions.

I also love that you never say what company's you coach. It makes it a harder sell for some of your evangelists, but truly speaks to your professionalism.

QD

Submitted by Ishel Quintana on Wednesday May 7th, 2008 6:39 pm

It's been a while since I was on line--- just an update here:

My senior manager was let go a couple of months ago. The interim director listened to my plight, and authorized me to attend the NYC conference. I think I was the first person to register :D .

I'll see you in Newark! I am looking forward to it!