Golden Rules for Career Success

Top 12 Principles I like among the Golden Rules for Career Success by Richard Moran

• Business is made up of ambiguous victories and nebulous defeats. Claim them all as victories.
• Write down ideas; they get lost, like good pens.
• Treat everyone who works in the organization with respect and dignity, whether it be the cleaner or the managing director. Don’t ever be patronizing.
• Never appear stressed in front of a client, a customer or your boss. Take a deep breath and ask yourself: In the course of human events, how important is this?
• Career planning is an oxymoron. The most exciting opportunities tend to be unplanned.
• Know how to write business letters including thank-you notes as well as proposals.
• Avoid working at weekends. Work longer during the week if you have to.
• The most successful people in business are interesting. Sometimes you’ll be on a winning streak and everything will click; take maximum advantage. When the opposite is true, hold steady and wait it out.
• Never in your life say, It’s not my job.
• Be loyal to your career, your interests and yourself.
• Understand the skills and abilities that set you apart.Use them whenever you have an opportunity.
• People remember the end of the project. As they say in boxing, Always finish stronger than you start.

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25 qualities that will get you promoted

25 qualities that will get you promoted
By Ramon Padilla

1. Master written communication.


2. Master verbal communication.


3. Be a Self starter.


4. Perform quality work.


5. Develop good listening skills.


6. Don’t be a gossip.


7. Know how to behave.


8. Deliver on your promises.


9. Be honest in your dealings.


10. Be a willing collaborator.


11. Be knowledgeable.


12. Be a quick study.


13. Be prompt.


14. Don't disregard your image.


15. Get out of your cube.


16. Learn the business.


17. Be empathetic.


18. Don't be a drama queen.


19. Be a critical thinker.


20. Be yourself.


21. Take the next step.


22. Treat people kindly.


23. Remember that it’s a small world.


24. Be sincere.


25. Don’t be afraid to ask why.

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