Elmer Fudd says “Be Vewy, Vewy Quiet”…

…but I say “Be Very, Very Visible”. Spend most of your time out of your office. Be visible, available and active in all parts of your company. Engage in informal conversations in the hallways and at people’s workstations.

Informal conversations offer the most effective way to learn the true state of your business. Build your feedback network and business knowledge by regularly working with employees at all levels.

Do you want to win? Ask, listen and gather information directly from the sources.