I don’t think there is more of a barrier to becoming a Linchpin than the 36o degree review.  This is where the people you work with get to submit their comments on your performance over the year.  The only problem is that sometimes you need to steamroll over people to get things done and these people are not likely to forgive you for what they see as a betrayal even though the end result could be good for customers, shareholders and management. Continue reading…