1. Analyze the data briefly, then clarify next steps.
2. Lead with good news before raising concerns, and propose how you think the issue should be handled.
3. Every recommendation must include the reasoning behind it.
4. Instead of saying you can't do something, say what you need to make it happen.
5. Report problems promptly—and ask whether to activate Plan B.
6. Pinpoint the top priority and lay it out in order of importance.
7. Keep progress updates timely.
Don't be so quick to kill off a new product or idea. Encourage experimental doodling. Build walls in four weeks and all you'll get are sheep. To find a prince, you've got to kiss a lot of frogs. Never lightly kill a new idea.
If you don't make mistakes, it only means you're not doing anything. #ReadingNotes#
The truth is, in a lot of cases, make one mistake and you're out.
When a manager catches you doing something right, they’ll be very specific about what you did well and which steps you nailed. They’ll tell you how pleased they are by your work—and more importantly, they’ll pause for a few seconds to let that positive feedback really sink in. Then they’ll encourage you to keep up the momentum, often adding another round of praise. #ReadingNotes#
The workplace is like a battlefield: losing a battle in one place doesn't guarantee victory when you move to another. The key is understanding why you lost and how to become stronger. You need to arm yourself with more and better weapons if you want to win.
When talking to leadership, keep the conversation centered on what they can gain, while also showing what everyone else can gain.
This is called communication; otherwise, it's just complaining, groveling, nonsense, or sycophancy.#ReadingNotes#