Comments (14)

1. Dave Young
   March 27th, 2007
   4:06 pm

   I scored a 2. No wonder we get along.

2. Michael Drew
   March 27th, 2007
   6:37 pm

   I scored a 4, and I only work with myself… I must suffer from minor self loathing….

3. Holly Buchanan
   March 27th, 2007
   7:04 pm

   I was particularly interested in the wording of the questions. Some were more subtle, some more blatant. I bet if you worded the quesetions differently – still getting across the sentiment, but with less of an obvious “You are an arrogant you know what” if you answer “yes” – the scores would be higher.

   Though I have complete confidence, Jeffrey, you would remain in the “low scoring” column.

   What was that question about buttering up your colleagues??

   

   Holy

4. Robert Gorell
   March 27th, 2007
   7:19 pm

   The question was, “What did you score, Holly?”

   I scored a one, which means I’m either a liar or I’ve gotta do a better job undermining my co-workers. (What’s Holly’s deal, Jeff? Can’t she answer a simple question?)

5. David L
   March 28th, 2007
   12:39 pm

   The site did not work for me, but I have the feeling some of co-workers may think I’m studying very hard for the exam (been one of those weeks). ; )

6. Jeffrey Eisenberg
   March 28th, 2007
   12:59 pm

   David, Don’t study too hard I think the people who are worried about taking the test are for the most part not the ones the test was intended for.

7. Mary-Louise
   March 29th, 2007
   6:32 pm

   I work for Guy Kawasaki. Thanks for the links to his ARSE blog posting!

   Mary-Louise

   http://blog.guykawasaki.com/

8. Jeffrey Eisenberg
   March 29th, 2007
   9:56 pm

   Mary-Louise,

   It’s not just the blog, it has excellent content, it’s also Guy and his organization that don’t take anything for granted. You deserve the success you have. You are welcome!

9. Paul
   April 5th, 2007
   3:07 am

   What’s next? “How to Win Friends And Influence People”?

10. Robert Gorell
    April 5th, 2007
    9:17 am

    Paul: Great suggestion! We love that book… Here’s a link. Did you happen to take the test?

11. Paul
    April 5th, 2007
    12:53 pm

    That’s the point. Read it back in junior high. That test is for suckers.

12. Robert Gorell
    April 5th, 2007
    5:50 pm

    Paul: Thanks for clarifying.

13. Paul
    April 6th, 2007
    2:10 am

    So you were you serious about that book or just setting me up for a little backstabbing?
    I still maintain the test is for freshmen in Management 101. One can put any spin on it and use it for labeling anyone an a$$hole. So call me a “certified a$$hole” and I’ll call you a certified sucker. I’ll make up a test even based on questions like “do you try to label yourself or other people based on obscure questionnaires”? Yes? OK, you’ve already scored 1 on my “certified sucker” (TM) scale. Take the whole test please, you might score even more! Don’t forget to share the results with the class, kids.
    P.S> Advising marketers to buy Dale Carnegie on Amazon for $10 bucks (or a copy of the Bible for that matter) is laughable.
    P.P.S. The authors asked for a feedback — they got it.

14. Robert Gorell
    April 6th, 2007
    8:44 am

    Paul: Actually, you were the one who brought up Dale Carnegie’s book in a mean-spirited and back-handed context. I was wondering if you really were being ironic while failing to see the irony in full. Which, for me, is exactly what you clarified when you called everyone who’s responded to this post “suckers.”

    Is it possible you’re taking this test more seriously than we are?

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