Posted on 14 August 2018 Comments (0)
Tags: Anna's Posts, Attitude, Behaviors, Career Builders, Career Killers, Civility, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Interpersonal skills, Leadership, Professional Development
Recognize that sharks are folks who use their power positions to ensure they will succeed, especially during a conflict or in a competition. Some sharks have developed through the environment they were born into. They manipulate people / situations and are masters at spin. Staying aware and taking precautions will help you avoid sharks by just staying out of their way.
When finding a solution to a problem or making a critical decision, think of the long-term impact. When I was in sales, helping folks determine the next step in a purchase, I knew they needed to answer how the decision would affect them in a year. This is a question I always ask myself and my clients when they are struggling or just taking the next step.