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CEObservations

HlavCo Intl. CEO Richard Hlava shares his important thoughts to his employees with his CEObservations.

The Record for CC

CEObservation: The world record for people in CC: on one email is 2.57 million people. The email went from Beijing to Peking. The subject line translated roughly to “ideas for disposing of excess lead.”

Misspell Words in Important Email

Misspell words when you need something done right this second. If an important person like you doesn’t have time for spellcheck – or even looking at the email you sent, then the nobody on the receiving end should realize the importance of the task.

Be Impulsive

Your first impulse is always right. If people try to tell you you’re wrong, they’re just not seeing the bigger picture because they don’t have the mental capacity to do so. They were put on this Earth to buy things, and they’ve stayed here as long as they have because of luck.

The Paper Clip

The man who made the paper clip was a clever man, but the man who convinced everyone around the world to pay a retail price for a thin, crappy piece of bent wire, he’s the genius.