Tell a loved one to stop burying his head in the sand. He’s better off facing the consequences than making himself an easy target.
Ask for feedback but don’t go overboard. There’s only so much you can process now and your first priority is to keep a project on track.
It’s flattering that a boss would ask your opinion about his management style, but be politic. What you say could come back to haunt you.
Keep a record of all emails and voice messages that pertain to work. Something that seems trivial now may prove to be a lifesaver.
Don’t be intimidated by all the technical sounding jargon. Make the expert who’s giving you advice explain in a way that you understand. It’s his job.
You don’t want to call anyone a liar, but the story clearly doesn’t fit the facts. That said be less Perry Mason and more Oprah in your line of questioning.
