| Best: * Be supportive and non-judgemental, not dismissive. * Really listen, hear the other person out and validate them, even if their concept or idea sounds dumb. Personal goodwill combined with strengths in the domain go a very long way. * Be willing to share, explain and help others understand things that are new without treating someone like a dummy. * Be thorough, systematic and organized, and keep working to improve ourselves, our systems, and our efficiency. * Take the effort to make personal connections, and more importantly, to nurture and grow them. * The past is the past - though some bad stuff may have gone down, look to the future, to how we can build and grow. * If things are not working out, make changes, get it working, and don't be afraid to cut my losses and change track. * Take responsibility for growing myself, I am accountable for my career and well being, invest in myself for the medium-term and for the long-term, keep learning and make sure it's something strategic. Time is always limited and there are a million things where I can waste time. Figure out what gives me the best ROI and invest there. These are the sort of time and energy investments that take time to bear fruit, and when planned and executed strategically they are well worth the effort. Worst: * There's a huge laundry list here, and I'd rather not go into the details. Others have covered this. |