Don't speak poorly of your predecessor and/or your successor.
Don't openly criticize your predecessor and/or your successor. Ineffective leaders attempt to falsely elevate their self-importance and self-value by speaking poorly of their predecessor and/or of their successor. Don't do this, no matter how tempting it may be. It gets nothing accomplished and it takes your attention and focus away from the important work you must do to build a strong and high-functioning team to advance the mission and strategic priorities of your organization.
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Don't criticize others.
Be thoughtful and intentional about everything you say and do.
Choose your spoken words, tone, and gestures carefully.
Less talk and more thoughtful action.
Those who speak poorly of others behind their back also speak poorly of you behind your back.
Don't criticize others.
Be thoughtful and intentional about everything you say and do.
Choose your spoken words, tone, and gestures carefully.
Less talk and more thoughtful action.
Those who speak poorly of others behind their back also speak poorly of you behind your back.
