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August 16 BY in Work

Be Honest About the Commitment Required

Several years ago when I was working in New York, a colleague asked me to take over his position on a cross-functional committee.  I definitely hesitated, as I was near the beginning of my career and was working crazy hours and churning out work product like there was no tomorrow so that I could prove myself to my boss. “It Will Be a Piece of Cake” However, the colleague convinced me that the committee would require no effort at all.  All I would have to do is show up at the meetings... More »