The late North Korean leader Kim Jong-il led the state in the last 17 years. In addition, to being a brutal dictator, he was therefore also a manager who led a complex "enterprise" to "flourish". Is there something that we can learn from such a personality? That is a question asked by Constantine von Hoffman, an American writer and comedian. He published several managerial inspirations by Kim Jong Il on Inc.com. See for yourselves.
- Do not let anything stop you when you need the right people. Leading South Korean director and his wife, a famous actress were kidnapped by Kim Jong Il in 1978. They shot 7 films before the family managed to get back home.
- Choose the right moment for communication and praise generously. In 21 years of reign, Kim appeared only once in the national broadcast and said one sentence: He praised the soldiers of the North Korean army. He did not need a PowerPoint presentation for it.
- Keep your personal style. Look at Kim Jong Il - he wore all clothes a size bigger, too big glasses, a distinctive haircut ...
- Work hard and be productive. Although Kim had always planned destruction of enemies inside and outside the country, he managed to write at least 1,500 books, composed six operas and directed several films. According to his official biography he also excelled in golf.
- Grow from bottom to the top. It took Kim 10 years from entering the party to becoming the leader of the country.
- Do everything to satisfy customers. Korean leader urged waitresses of restaurants visited by foreign visitors, to undergo plastic surgery to look more "western."
- Work hard, play hard. Kom Jong Il paid $ 700,000 a year just for his cognac bill. During his trips abroad he had lobsters imported to his train by air.
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