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Fighting Co-Worker Dragons (2 of 3 part series)

Office Dynamics

Here are the common responses I hear: Gossip. Avoid gossiping. Only when you decide to think and act independently will you progress toward your goal. In the final analysis, however, every adult does as he or she chooses. Take Independent Steps Toward Your Goals. Determine what your goals are and write them down.

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How to Positively Slay Your Office Dragons

Office Dynamics

Co-workers can be dragons when they: gossip. Avoid gossiping. Only when you decide to think and act independently will you progress toward your goal. However, in the final analysis, every adult does as he or she chooses. Office Dragons #2: Co-workers. convey a bad mood at the office. bring personal problems to the office.

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What Kind of Leader Are You: A Fixer, Fighter or Friend?

Success

This leads to gossip and politics, often just below the surface of what looks like a happy and positive culture. To reset the accountability dynamic internally, Friends should have a level-setting conversation with each member of their team to clarify goals, roles and responsibilities. Fighters see ideas—i.e.,

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Climb the career tree, all the way to the top!

Practically Perfect PA

Absorb the information on your company’s website and try and learn new skills where possible such as reading balance sheets. Sorry to say it but if you want to transform from PA to Leader, gossip is a big no. If you work in the markets, keep an eye on the key financial headlines. We should all read the news daily, whatever we do.

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Are You A Valid Person?

Brilliantly Better

But after working a few years in the traditional media world – which, by the way, is not a very friendly place to be, always challenged, filled with gossip and back talking – I felt the need for a change. Very thought provoking post Dragos, well worth the read and the self analysis. We are complete.

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