On one of the Linkedin groups I am member of there was a very active discussion around the topic of “What’s the best business advice you ever got?”, which is chalking up hundreds of terrific responses. Just a few of these gems include:
- Think Big, Start Small, Scale Up.
- Take risks and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Repeating the same mistake is a crime.
- “Ask for what you want”. Be honest, sincere and qualify quickly.
- Trust nobody and no methodology! Scepticism and paranoia are the siblings of common sense!
- When someone asks you how you are doing…..you MUST reply enthusiastic and positive. Interestingly enough, I am always EXCELLENT or FANTASTIC. This must work, because business is Fantastic!
This got me to thinking about both – the best business advice I have ever received and likewise the best career advice – and the importance that this has played in my working career. They both have really boiled down to focusing on what you are passionate about.
We invite you to share the best business or career advice you have ever received …
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Three different people gave me three different pieces of advice that have served me very very well:
(1) look after the clients and the rest will after itself
(2) if someone asks you to do something – think before you respond – if you say “no”, they might be cranky but they will move on; but if you says “yes” and don’t deliver they will remember you and not for the reasons you’d like them to;
(3) plan the work and work the plan