The Best Advice I Ever Got

Unit 2 Case Study "The Best Advice I Ever Got"

My perception from reading the article basically states that what Stephen Schwarzman learned from his coach over the years that he ran track meant absolutely nothing if he did not put forth the effort to produce a spreadsheet that was 100% accurate. If you are not going to complete a task completely without errors, what is the point in spending the time on the project if it's not done right? I do feel that Mr. Schwarzman's self-esteem took a hard blow from his partner at work.

Question 1: I would describe Stephen Schwarzman's personality as being a little proactive. Mr. Schwarzman came from a small town where they obviously did not have a large sports curriculum and they were forced to use the tools that were provided to them. He however manage to run track all four years of high school, so you know that he is the type of person that will stick to something until it is complete.

Question 2: The ideal Blackstone job candidate would more than likely be someone who could deal with a lot of criticism and be able to be resilient at the same time. It sounds like working for a company like Blackstone could be a very stressful but rewarding position as long as the information that you are providing to your superiors is accurate and true. One small mistake could means huge losses in profits.

Question 3: The most important of Gardner's eight multiple intelligences would be Logical-mathematical intelligence. The company obviously focuses around numbers, so someone who is able to deductive reason, problem analyze, and is good with mathematical calculation is probably one of their stronger candidates. The second most important would be Interpersonal intelligence as you would want your employee to be able to work well with others internal and external to your firm. The third would be Linguistic intelligence, but hopefully your employees already know how to read and write. The fourth would be Spatial intelligence because you would want your employee to be able to recognize trends in certain financial reports or other written reports that requires attention to detail. The fifth ranking would be Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence; you would want this trait if someone has to be on the floor at the stock market and has to be quick on their feet. The sixth one is Intrapersonal intelligence because you need someone who is able to regulate their own actions and be able to set priorities on a daily basis. The seventh is Naturalist intelligence, as you want an employee that is able to adapt to one's surroundings even if the motions are constantly changing and progressing. The final and least important element I feel is Musical intelligence. I don't think musical abilities will get you anywhere while working for a firm on Wall Street unless humming a tune in your mind helps you to create calmness while