How To Get Ahead In Business

koan · Post by **koan** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 1:17 pm

what are some of the good tips you've found in all those self help books?

What works, what doesn't?

Are there different rules for men and women or are we all playing with the same dice?

Red · Post by **Red** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 1:22 pm

What a fab question, ive never read a self help book though, spose ive always been a bit sceptical about them

koan · Post by **koan** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 1:39 pm

I've never been good in the business world. Too blunt.

I think being married, for men at least, is part of the good image.

I've not been too good at that either.

Red · Post by **Red** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 1:41 pm

me either koan, things seem to fall apart for me the minute i get hitched

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 6:51 pm

I thought this was going to be another Bill Clinton joke.

koan · Post by **koan** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 7:02 pm

K.Snyder;549356 wrote: I thought this was going to be another Bill Clinton joke.

guess it is now. :wah:

No. I really want a summary of things people have learned about struggling up the corporate ladder.

Patsy Warnick · Post by **Patsy Warnick** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 7:17 pm

Its a tough ladder - I think listening is so important.

Communication - if you don't understand - don't be intimidated to ask questions.

The more questions asked - shows interest - shows the commitment - also a learning tool for growth. The more you know the more valuable you are.

Do a thorough job - not just a ok job.

The list could go on & on, I feel the above is the most important, other than the obvious as be on time - clean - etc..

Patsy

cinamin · Post by **cinamin** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 7:19 pm

I know one thing that a very shrewd businessman does, he never does anything for free.