For many years there have been quite a few people who consider me an alpha type personality.  Loud, eccentric, bossy, and menacing are all words that have been used to describe me from those who I work closest with.  Are those words flattering?  Not really, but the DONE and ACCOMPLISHED and SUCCESS red stamps on 99% of my projects are really what matters.

So walking into this temporary assignment, I had to keep in mind that while I am working here… I don’t actually WORK HERE… ya know?  It’s more of a consultant and guiding role.  Unfortunately, while Wednesday was a rousing improvement, yesterday crashed and burned.  Today, well, I have hopes.  I have hopes that these people will get on the ball, that they will do what I ask of them, that they listen to what I say before dismissing my suggestions.  My alpha personality right now is on vacation while I’m all smiles, hand holding, and positive reinforcing.

My boss however has in no uncertain terms made it clear that this must succeed and to use any and all means necessary at my disposal.  This basically means that if I have to drink goat’s blood, slaughter a hundred Spartan warriors, lay waste to the land, and unleash the demons from the nine circles of hell, then that’s what I’ll have to do.  This is why they keep me.  I make things happen.  The thing is… I’m not so sure I can anymore.  This is the first real thing I’m being tested on… and the results will undoubtedly determine my future.  I need to make this happen.

If today does not go as planned, then someone is going to have to tell them that I’m coming back on Tuesday… and hell’s coming with me.  Anyone got a goat I can sacrifice on the cheap?