Figure your most productive time >> Morning / late nights

Physical barriers /

HEADPHONE BLUFF

Work remotely from time to time

Book a conference room for personal work time

LISTENING >>

What often passes as listening is just waiting to speak until the other person stops talking so you can offer your brilliant opinion.

The two most important people at your job are your boss and the person in the payroll department who cuts your cheque. 

The company's org chart describes the formal lines of communication which need to be followed and respected but what I'm talking about are the informal lines of communication, the relationships you build with people in other departments > The informal network is often the way things get done in an organisation. 

Reach out to everyone and find out what it is they do and how you may be able to help them. 

Measure you performance - don't rely on smiles, pats on the back or kind words.

"I think they like me" strategy not reliable.

1) Get the metrics in writing - what will measure your performance

2) Design additional metrics to shoot for.

Reliability >

Admit when experience set-back, or need clarification.

1) Co-create a schedule

2) Help free up time. Take Care of Business

3) CLOSE THE LOOP

Has it been done, is it being done, do you need extra help have you ran in to some problems?

Focus on accomplishments and results.

I want to hit the ground running > anything you can suggest to ease that transition.

1 > Clear picture in writing of exactly what it is you're supposed to be doing. Nuts and bolts of JD.

2 > Say yes

 Behind the scenes, My function is to serve the greater good.

3 >  Be flexible > Formal job title / description may have little or no relationship to the real work you'll be doing.

"people join companies and leave bosses"

Relationship with supervisor important >

"Smart with energy and a willingness to get the job done whatever it takes" 

"Positive attitude" 

"Enjoy collaboration" 

"Sense of humour" Unless you're working in A&E if you make a mistake no-one is going to die. 

NEW JOB >>

Humility and BEGINNER'S MIND