Unspoken Rules

Author : Gorick Ng
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781647820459

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Named one of 10 Best New Management Books for 2022 by Thinkers50 A Wall Street Journal Bestseller "...this guide provides readers with much more than just early careers advice; it can help everyone from interns to CEOs." — a Financial Times top title You've landed a job. Now what? No one tells you how to navigate your first day in a new role. No one tells you how to take ownership, manage expectations, or handle workplace politics. No one tells you how to get promoted. The answers to these professional unknowns lie in the unspoken rules—the certain ways of doing things that managers expect but don't explain and that top performers do but don't realize. The problem is, these rules aren't taught in school. Instead, they get passed down over dinner or from mentor to mentee, making for an unlevel playing field, with the insiders getting ahead and the outsiders stumbling along through trial and error. Until now. In this practical guide, Gorick Ng, a first-generation college student and Harvard career adviser, demystifies the unspoken rules of work. Ng distills the wisdom he has gathered from over five hundred interviews with professionals across industries and job types about the biggest mistakes people make at work. Loaded with frameworks, checklists, and talking points, the book provides concrete strategies you can apply immediately to your own situation and will help you navigate inevitable questions, such as: How do I manage my time in the face of conflicting priorities? How do I build relationships when I’m working remotely? How do I ask for help without looking incompetent or lazy? The Unspoken Rules is the only book you need to perform your best, stand out from your peers, and set yourself up for a fulfilling career.

Author : Eliah Greenwood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1999439007

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"Don't talk back, don't get in his way, and whatever you do, never, ever look him in the eyes." When Winter Kingston has to move to America to live with her aunt and cousins, she has no idea that her life is about to become a whole lot more... complicated. Her plan is simple: get good grades, stay out of trouble, and somehow find a way to get through her senior year. Finding out that her cousin takes part in illegal street fights at night is not part of the plan. Nor is getting thrown into a world of crime and danger. Enter Haze Adams-notorious player, street fighter, and Winter's cousin's enemy. He has rules. When Winter breaks them without a second thought, Haze finds himself drawn to the only girl who doesn't fear or want him. He makes a deal. Whoever wins the next fight gets the girl. And Winter is not having it. One thing is certain: Haze Adams always gets what he wants. And this time... He wants her. Let the internet sensation with over 23,600,000 readers take you on a heartwrenching adventure of forbidden love and suspense.

Author : Temple Grandin,Sean Barron
Publisher : Future Horizons
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781932565065

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The Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships by Temple Grandin,Sean Barron Pdf

The authors share what they have learned about social relationships over the course of years struggling with the effects of autism, identifying Ten Unwritten Rules as general guidelines for handling social situations.

Author : John Beeson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470889992

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The Unwritten Rules by John Beeson Pdf

Maximize your chances to get promoted to the executive level As predictable career paths have become extinct in most organizations, managers aspiring to the C-level job are left to their own devices to determine how to advance their careers. Even in companies committed to talent development, guidance to aspiring executives is often vague and contradictory. This happens, executive coach John Beeson argues, because executive promotions are made based on the decision makers' intuitive sense of whether or not a manager can succeed at higher levels within the organization. Beeson decodes these leadership criteria--the unwritten rules--that companies use to make decisions about who gets promoted and who doesn't, and identifies the six core "selection factors" that are imperative for success at the executive level Demonstrating strategic skills Building a strong management team Managing implementation Exhibiting the capacity for innovation and change Working across organizational boundaries Projecting executive presence Filled with stories of managers who successfully climbed up the executive ladder-and some who struggled-The Unwritten Rules is an invaluable resource for aspiring executives.

Author : W. J. King
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1944
Category : Engineering
ISBN : WISC:89089821532

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The Unwritten Laws of Engineering by W. J. King Pdf

Author : Lynn Harris
Publisher : Lynn Harris
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Career development
ISBN : 9781439267912

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Unwritten Rules. What Women Need To Know About Leading In Today's Organizations by Lynn Harris Pdf

Unwritten Rules: What Women Need to Know About Leading in Today’s Organizations by Lynn Harris answers the question of why there are so few women in positions of senior leadership, and provides pragmatic advice and professional development for women leaders. Clearly written and convincingly told, Unwritten Rules explodes the leadership myths prevalent in the workplace today, and provides women with essential information to make informed choices about their careers and how to lead. Based on the most recent research, Unwritten Rules explores the specific challenges faced by women leaders and what it takes for them to succeed within the current leadership model. Harris also provides case studies and alternative routes for those who choose to step off the corporate career ladder. Groundbreaking and inspirational, Unwritten Rules should be on everyone’s business agenda and packed in every briefcase.

Author : Stepan Stepanian
Publisher : eBookIt.com
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011-02-04
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781456600938

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The Unwritten Rules of Life by Stepan Stepanian Pdf

Some rules are meant to be broken, but these rules are meant to be followed. Compiled in to one easy to understand book, these are just a few of the rules of life that should be adhered to in every day situations. Some of the rules listed here are often forgotten and more often ignored. While most of what can be taken away from this book are rules that most of society knows and obeys, there may be a few surprises for some. With society being inundated with reality TV, the Internet and social media, the desire and the opportunity to learn about the fundamental rules of life has diminished. This book is a great reminder of these rules, giving a twist of humor while being very informative.

Author : Matt Samet
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-18
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781594857676

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The Crag Survival Handbook by Matt Samet Pdf

CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "Safety, Hazards & Awareness" from Crag Survival Handbook * Climbing etiquette you won’t learn at the gym but need to know * Advice from “Rock Maestros” Justen Sjong, Kevin Jorgeson, Tommy Caldwell, Robyn Ebersfeld and experts at the Access Fund, Black Diamond, Leave No Trace, and more * Mix of lore, how-to, humor, and entertainment — a reference book that’s easy to read and makes for good campfire talk Dogs at the trailhead, belayers in lawn chairs, long lines queued up at the classics in Eldorado Canyon — the crags seem more crowded and more crazy than ever. In fact, according to the Outdoor Industry association, in the United States more than 3.6 million people participated in climbing in 2011. Many of these new climbers are entering outdoor climbing solely through rock gyms, without having the opportunity to apprentice with an experienced friend or mentor— resulting in climbing accidents and conflicts. How do you become a responsible crag citizen? Crag Survival Handbook: The Unspoken Rules of Climbing is longtime climber Matt Samet’s personal handbook to becoming a member of the climbing community. While Samet discusses key skills like movement, dealing with fear, gear management, and how to fall, he also delves into crag culture: ethics, access, dealing with conflict, dogs and kids at the crags, and Leave No trace practices. Samet lays out the unspoken rules you need to know. Chapters include: * Heads up! Safety, Hazards, and Basic Crag Awareness * Etiquette, Access, and Impact: You’re Not the Only Fish in the Aquarium * Movement PhD: Crouch Like a Tiger, Hide Like a Dragon * Become a Rock Ninja: Tricks of the Cragger’s Trade Crag Survival Handbook guides you through the essential questions, even the questions you didn’t know you had, just like a personal climbing mentor would — minute by minute, hour by hour, skill by skill.

Author : Péter Érdi
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-23
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780190935481

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Ranking by Péter Érdi Pdf

Human beings are competitive. We want to know who is the strongest, who is the richest, and who is the cleverest of all. Some situations, like ranking people based on height, can be ranked in objective ways. However, many "Top Ten" lists are based on subjective categorization and give only the illusion of objectivity. In fact, we don't always want to be seen objectively since we don't mind having a better image or rank than deserved. Ranking: The Unwritten Rules of the Social Game We All Play applies scientific theories to everyday experience by raising and answering questions like: Are college ranking lists objective? How do we rank and rate countries based on their fragility, level of corruption, or even happiness? How do we find the most relevant web pages? How are employees ranked? This book is for people who have a neighbor with a fancier car; employees, who are being ranked by their supervisors; managers, who are involved in ranking but may have qualms about the process; businesspeople interested in creating better visibility for their companies; scientists, writers, artists, and other competitors who would like to see themselves at the top of a success list; or college students who are just preparing to enter a new phase of social competition. Readers will engage in an intellectual adventure to better understand the difficulties of navigating between objectivity and subjectivity and to better identify and modify their place in real and virtual communities by combining human and computational intelligence.

Author : Paul Keal
Publisher : Springer
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1983-06-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781349062249

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Unspoken Rules and Superpower Dominance by Paul Keal Pdf

Author : Daniel Park
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1943493111

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101 Unspoken Rules of Etiquette by Daniel Park Pdf

101 Unspoken Rules of Etiquette conveys the importance of polite social behavior. Included in this book are etiquettes rarely spoken about, if ever. Author Danny Park presents readers with a fun, entertaining book, guiding the reader to the proper way to deal with uncomfortable situations.. Park describes guidelines and awareness of how to deal with misbehaviour, creating a better world, a more pleasant place to live. One etiquette at a time.

Author : Michelle McKinney Hammond,Joel Brooks
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307458506

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What Women Don't Know (and Men Don't Tell You) by Michelle McKinney Hammond,Joel Brooks Pdf

What You Don't Know about Yourself Will Hinder You. What You Don't Know about Men Will Hurt You. What You Don't Know about Relationships Will Cost You. Why does the modern-day search for romance so often end in disappointment, especially for women? Is it something we do? Something we don't do? Are we missing important information about the opposite sex—or about ourselves? Is there something wrong with us that we long so desperately for "til death do us part"? Sadly, many women today see their ongoing singleness as a weakness or lack of worth. In truth, our dreams go unfulfilled not because we do not deserve for them to come true, but often because of wrong assumptions—assumptions that can easily be corrected. Drawing on both male and female perspectives, this book deals with the hard issues and questions you and other women ponder as you consider how to obtain lasting love. What Women Don't Know (and Men Don't Tell You) will help you adjust your desires, redefine what you are attracted to, set your values in order, and determine your goals—freeing you at last to pursue the loving relationship you desire.

Author : Matt Adolphe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0987834401

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Canadian Workplace Culture (EBook) by Matt Adolphe Pdf

Author : Clinton T. Greenleaf
Publisher : Greenleaf Book Group
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Business communication
ISBN : 193457256X

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The Unwritten Rules of the Workplace by Clinton T. Greenleaf Pdf

At head of title: A guide to etiquette and attire for businessmen.

Author : Elizabeth Scott
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2010-04-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1442413875

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The Unwritten Rule by Elizabeth Scott Pdf

Sarah and Brianna have always been friends, and it's always gone like this: guys talk to Sarah in order to get closer to Brianna. So even though Sarah met Ryan first, she's not surprised that he ends up with Brianna (even though Sarah has a massive crush on him). The three of them hang out, and Sarah and Ryan's friendship grows until one night an innocent exchange between them leads to a moment that makes Sarah realize that Ryan might be interested in her after all. But if there's one unwritten rule, it's this: you don't mess around with a friend's boyfriend. So Sarah tries to resist temptation. But with the three of them thrown together more and more, tension builds between Sarah and Ryan, and when they find themselves alone together at one point, they realize they just can't fight how they feel anymore....