MAY YOU LIVE IN INTERESTING TIMES....

Dear ISMAIL,
It’s believed the phrase “may you live in interesting times” may have come from a Chinese saying loosely translated to mean “leaders are made over turbulent times.” This Chinese proverb excites me because I believe companies of all sizes in every corner of the world are looking for ways to make it through this rocky stretch. SuccessFactors exists for the sole purpose of helping companies like yours run your business better by focusing on your people.
Let’s face it, managing in this uncertain economy can be challenging. Lives are affected on a daily basis, from Wall St. to Main St. Your people are probably looking over their shoulders, hoping not to be let go. Your best people may be leaving (or thinking about it). And, you’re likely thinking more and more about what to do with underperformers.
So, the discussions I’ve had with many of our customers directly over these last few weeks, is what I’d like to share with you. NOW, more than ever, is the time to focus on your people.
Your business strategy is solid, so NOW more than ever is the time to motivate, engage and comfort your most precious resources. NOW more than ever is the time to cultivate your top talent and make sure they recognize the bright future they have in your organization. NOW more than ever is quite possibly a great time to find top talent.
NOW more than ever is the time to really take stock of things – re-evaluate your goals, make sure your entire team understands the goals and the impact their contributions deliver. Make sure everyone is working on the same things, the right things, NOW.
At SuccessFactors, that’s what we help companies achieve, and we’re absolutely committed to our customers’ success. We’ll focus on helping you drive productivity and success.
We welcome the opportunity to meet with you right NOW, to see how we can help accelerate your strategies because while these turbulent times will not last – great companies endure.
We are in this business for the long haul, and look to partner with you even more in reaching your highest goals. Let us show you how.
Last thing – to create an environment for leaders like you to share and learn from one another on managing talent in uncertain times, SuccessFactors invites you to participate in a dialog on our blog about this very topic. Share your thoughts on thriving in these times of uncertainty at http://www.successfactors.com/blogs/workforce-performance/economic-downswings-avoid-costly-mistakes/
Semper Fi.
Lars DalgaardFounder and CEO, SuccessFactors