Political Savvy Workshop

  
 

We would like to thank Steve Martin, Betsy Rollins & Anthony Woodson for their insight and frankness of what it takes to maneuver through the service environment toward success.

 

We especially like the reverse psychological presentation of the:

 

10 Ways Not To Get Promoted

  • Don't plan your day
  • Do the minimum
  • Don't learn anything new
  • Voice your complaints - loudly & often
  • Never listen to any feedback
  • Don't focus on business results
  • Don't bother to build relationships with your manager
  • Don't act or dress professionally
  • Don't be a team player
  • Always have a negative attitude

 
 
There were some great messages within all that was shared with the audience.  Below are just a few.
 
 

  • Plan ahead so you can be ready for the opportunities when they come.  - B. Rollins

  • Diversity facilitates conversation that in turn helps build relationships - A. Woodson

  • Dress for the position you want, not the position your are in. - I. Smith

  • Those who move quickly without the proper foundation will not survive. - A. Woodson

  • People don't want to be around you if you're negative. B. Rollins & S. Martin