Since I was young I've always tried to keep friendly with all walks of life. I give that knack to my mother! She always instilled in me that I needed to be kind and helpful to anyone. Although we were particularly religious, we always walked the path of someone who was. To this day, I've had many different jobs over the years and I've always tried to make sure I had friends at all levels of the job. When you get to climb the corporate ladder it is going to take favors and tricks to get along the path. These favors will come from all kinds of folks. Friends in low and high places are critical to any leader. So next time that person in Accounting frosts your hide...remember they may be needed in the future. That Sales person that over promised and toss it to you to handle...they are going to have to keep plugging away if you want to keep your lights on. The annoying gal in fulfilment, yep gonna need her too!
Personal feelings are natural, between you and I, I have many folks that simply drive me crazy. But it's up to me to keep that a secret. Becuase if they feel my frustration, they will turn off to me in the future. Possibly to my whole team as well...So keep it cool! "Gotta rocket in your pocket?" Cool it! your career and success rely on it!
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