Part 10/14:
Job Description Adherence: Sticking rigidly to assigned tasks prevents recognition for extra work that could accelerate promotion. Saying “yes” to additional responsibilities—even if outside your formal scope—can demonstrate readiness.
Office Politics: Engaging in disparaging conversations or tacitly endorsing negative gossip can damage reputation and visibility. Instead, explicitly distancing yourself from negativity and focusing on impactful work is healthier.
Moreover, Dave advises “walk the walk”—by consistently demonstrating your value through tangible results, you diminish the influence of politics and perceptions.