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Culture & Manipulation

When and How Did Mary Kay Go Wrong?

Posted on August 27, 2007

I am often asked, “Do you think Mary Kay (the company) is today what Mary Kay Ash envisioned it to be?” When you look at the era in which the company was established, the 1960’s, I think it’s clear that Read more…

Quitting Mary Kay

A Mary Kay Director’s Letter to Her Unit About Resigning

Posted on August 27, 2007

This letter was from one of our readers to her unit, regarding her resignation from Mary Kay. She was a long-time director, so this may have been quite unexpected. I admire her courage in telling her unit exactly what has Read more…

Recruiting

Mary Kay Warm Chatter Training (Part 3 of 3)

Posted on August 27, 2007

You’ve got her exactly where you want her. Cornered. And she can’t escape from your magical Mary Kay powers. If she’s like most other victims you’ve approached in public and tried to strong-arm into a facial, she’s saying no. But Read more…

Recruiting

Mary Kay Warm Chatter Training (Part 2 of 3)

Posted on August 27, 2007

Part two of warm chatter training is all about “tools.” These are otherwise known as convenient excuses to strike up a conversation. Fake, fake, fake. WARM CHATTER TRAINING Part Two: Tools to Use

Recruiting

Mary Kay Warm Chatter Training (Part 1 of 3)

Posted on August 27, 2007

“Warm Chatter” is a favorite tactic of aggressive Mary Kay recruiters. It involves approaching people in public to harass them about Mary Kay. This is the first in a three part series detailing tactics used to warm chatter. I have Read more…

Relationships

Mary Kay’s Husband Oath

Posted on August 25, 2007

The official “oath” for a husband of a Mary Kay consultant, as published by Mary Kay Inc.

Career Ladder

Mary Kay’s Star Recruiter Oath

Posted on August 25, 2007

The official “oath” for a star recruiter (red jacket), as published by Mary Kay Inc.:

Sales Directors

Mary Kay’s New Sales Director Oath

Posted on August 25, 2007

The official “oath” for a new sales director, as published by Mary Kay Inc.

Sales Directors

Mary Kay’s Senior Sales Director Oath

Posted on August 25, 2007

The official “oath” for a senior sales director, as published by Mary Kay Inc.

NSD

Mary Kay’s National Sales Director Oath

Posted on August 25, 2007

The official “oath” for a national sales director, as published by Mary Kay Inc.

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    They really can't win with this. If they post their kids, I'll say that they're exploiting the kids to sell…

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