The first time I ever managed a team, my company wound up in the unfortunate position of needing a 20% Reduction in Force (RIF). One of my team was on the chopping block. I was torn. I had two smart employees I wasn’t getting the best out of, and a third employee that worked his…
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Rule 15: A Pro doesn’t cut people off
Always let co-workers finish their thoughts, then talk. Often their thoughts are incorrect. Or incomplete. Or incoherent. Often you’ll have something more important to say. Or more accurate. Or more amusing. Just wait your fucking turn. The most respected managers and executives usually follow this rule. It makes everyone think they are paying attention and…
Rule 1: A Pro lives by The Code for a reason
The most important distinction between a Pro and the the hapless non-Pro is they are deliberate. They know why they do what they do. They don’t follow rules for the sake of following rules. They focus on doing the things that help them achieve their goals. Imagine every goal as a pin on a map….