Business Truisms
Tips for Avoiding Self-Destruction on the Job
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I’m not saying that every public forum is set up as a “gotcha” for anyone who offers an opinion. I’m saying that the public forum is not the place to let everyone how you feel, especially if how you feel is really pissed off at management. You may believe that the policy being discussed is half-assed window dressing for the regulators; you may be upset that it will create more busy work for the staff. Now is not the time to air those feelings. When the CEO, for example, asks if anyone has any questions, what he’s really saying is “I hope no one has any questions.” What if you do have a question? What if you really want to express an opinion, and you are one of those rare individuals who is adept at articulating a position in a diplomatic fashion? Should you say anything? If you openly express your opinion, however diplomatically you say it, and you happen to be right, or at the very least, you have a majority of the attendees agreeing with you, think about what that does for the person at the microphone. You’ve scored brownie points with your co-workers, and in the process you have embarrassed the CEO. This is not a good career move.
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Vincent Toroscata spent thirty-five years working on Wall Street. Now, he brings you into the heart of the world’s busiest financial center and unveils lessons that apply to virtually any workplace. By closely observing what went on around him, Toroscata advanced his career. You can also develop insights into the practices and procedures where you work. It’s essential to harness new ways of thinking to determine what drives your organization and why. In this book, you’ll discover: • The importance of focusing on the things you can control. • How to change what you do and how you do it. • When it’s necessary to hold your tongue. • Ways to improve relationships with co-workers. • Why your manager is not your friend. • And much more! Becoming a student of the workplace enables you to develop a better relationship with your manager, get promoted or continue succeeding where you are. Learn how to read the unwritten rules that are keeping you from realizing your potential in Business Truisms: Tips for Avoiding Self-Destruction on the Job.
About the Author
Vincent Toroscata graduated from Fordham University and earned graduate degrees in management/behavioral science and finance/investment management from Pace University. He worked on Wall Street for thirty-five years and now works as a substitute teacher.