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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Don’t say sorry

Don’t plan holiday parties

Don’t take notes during meetings

Don’t worry about being called bossy, etc when you’re just standing up for yourself.

Don’t let men talk over you. If they start to say e”excuse me, you’ll have an opportunity to talk when I’m done”

Ask for a mentor in a position of power

Protect your staff

Build relationships, up/down/sideways

Hard work and getting it done makes you indispensable meaning they won’t promote you for fear of losing you.

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GOOD list. I would add: 
-Be polite and professional. But don’t be TOO helpful, or SO nice that it harms you in the end. People will suck your time from you and walk all over you if you let them 
-Dress professionally. Stop trying to be “cute.” Look neat and nice, wear simple clothing, but nothing to grab attention (tight, low cut, short, etc)
-be strong and independent. Don’t be afraid to say, no or that’s not possible. Ex: a manager hugged me at the end of the day one time for no reason. It made me uncomfortable but I never stopped him because I was afraid. I should’ve gently pushed him away. Ex: someone I know was asked to have dinner and go to a show with someone superior to her. We were VERY new in the job so she didn’t know how to say no so she went. When he asked me, I politely declined without giving a reason. [/quote]

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