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Don’t Wait to Be Noticed: How to Take Initiative in a New Job

Introduction When you start a new job, people often tell you to be patient. “Give it time,” they say. “Settle in first.” “Your opportunity will come.” There is some truth to learning before acting, but waiting passively can become a problem. A new role is not a waiting room. The first few weeks are an opportunity to learn, contribute, build relationships, and demonstrate that you are ready to take ownership. Being patient should not mean being inactive.  Learn Quickly, Then Start Contributing  You do not need to understand everything before taking initiative. In fact, waiting until you know every process and person can keep you from learning the things that only experience can teach. Start by understanding the essentials. Learn your responsibilities, priorities, and immediate expectations. Then look for small ways to contribute. Ask thoughtful questions. Offer help where it makes sense. Take ownership of tasks that are clearly within your role. Action creates learning faster t...

Adidas vs Puma: Story of two greatest brands

Adolf Dassler vs Rudolf Dassler
Introduction

Today we will know about the story of Adidas and Puma. Very few people know that Adidas and Puma were founded by two brothers, Adolf Dassler and Rudolf Dassler. We will also see how they became enemies and created the world's best shoe companies. Obviously, most of us do not know how the Dassler brothers became enemies and hence we will explore this fact today. We all know that Adidas and Puma are one of the biggest sports shoe brands in the world. Adolf Dassler founded Adidas and Rudolph Dassler founded Puma.

Initial Days

Both Adolf and Rudolph grew up in a very poor family of Germany and their father used to work in a shoe company. Their father taught them about the intricacies of the shoe business. Soon dazzler family started making home-made slippers. These slippers became quite popular in the town of Dazzler's family. After a few years, the Dazzler brothers started a sports shoe company and the company was named "The Dazzler Brothers Sports Shoe Company". This company was located in a small town of Herzogenaurach, Germany. Adolf Dazzler was a very creative guy and he was responsible for designing shoes in our Dazzler company. On the other hand, Rudolph Dazzler was a pure marketing guy and he used to look after sales of the Dazzler company.
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Greatest Rivalry

In the 1936 Olympics, the legendary athlete Jesse Owens used shoes manufactured by Dazzler Brothers. He won 4 gold medals during those Olympics. After this success, the dazzler company became famous around the world. But as the company was growing, the relationship of Dazzler brothers started spoiling. The actual reason of the feud is still not clear but according to some rumors both of them loved the same girl. After World War II both brothers parted their ways and started individual companies. Adolf dazzler started Adidas, the short form of his name Adi Dassler And Rudolf started RUDA but after sometime Rudolf renamed his company as Puma. Both of these companies became rivals and most of the people in the city of Herzogenaurach used to work in either of these companies. The rivalry was so strong that even the employees were not allowed to meet with each other. Both of them never reconciled and passed away in their 70s. They were buried in the same cemetery but laid down as far as possible.
Puma vs Adidas: The Greatest Rivalry

Summary

We all know that both of the companies became the greatest brand but it was Adolf Dazzler who won the competition in terms of business. As per data, Adidas has more than 40,000 employees whereas Puma employed 10,000 people. The overall valuation of Adidas was $16.48 billion in 2019 on the other hand Puma was valued at $4 billion. We have seen how two brothers created great companies while being enemies of each other but we wonder what they had done if both of them were in good terms. They might have created the biggest brand of the earth together. Thanks a lot for reading! If you want this in your inbox every week, join the other 15,000+ readers today by subscribing to our newsletter.
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