1. Slow to respond to the boss's instructions
6. Not flattering others blindly
No matter what kind of enterprise, even if it only has a few people, there is its own corporate culture. Corporate culture is like a flying missile, with great inertia. If you want not to go along with its inertia and be extraordinary, its power is quite strong, and it will not be a big problem to blow you apart.
In fact, relying solely on career success cannot ensure recognition from superiors and subordinates in the company, nor continuous promotion. Of course, regardless of whether society or the company considers this denial fair, if you want to stand out in a talent-rich company and grow steadily, you must consider other factors and conditions. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to the following career pitfalls.
3. Not understanding the Peter Principle
8. Being trustworthy and honest
If you can't work together, you can't ask others to work overtime. If you can't lead by example, you can't expect others to follow your example and act according to your actions. Being too harsh on others may result in them being unable to help you but setting small landmines is something they can do.
Every leadership position set up in a company exists for a reason. And the reason is only one: to make his superior look good and achieve success. If you don't make your superior look good and feel a sense of achievement, the time bomb under your feet is counting down! 10, 9, 8, 7...
When the company's management team adjusts, the main goal is usually to make the company system more reasonable and effective (although it might disappoint some). It is not specifically aimed at you or certain individuals, targeting you personally. Often, people get stuck in this mindset, unconsciously opposing the new management team with their words and actions. The result of this can only be self-detrimental. A better approach is to not overly focus on the new leadership’s innovative measures, continue doing your own job well, which is the best way to deal with and preserve yourself. New officials are often very enthusiastic, so it's best not to invite bad luck.
Carefully analyzing the reasons, we find that while there are some individual subjective factors, the more critical issue is that the objective environment and conditions have changed. Many capable and young managers diligently develop new products, new markets, and new customers for the company, putting in all their efforts. However, precisely because of this simplistic belief that just doing one's job well and contributing to the company is enough, they ignore the impact on colleagues, adjacent departments, as well as their subordinates or superiors, failing to truly realize that they remain crucial supports and conditions for career success.
Some people might say, I was born with a mouth, and now you're telling me not to speak my mind. How am I supposed to live? However, I must tell you that many people's careers stall significantly due to saying inappropriate things to untrustworthy colleagues. While venting dissatisfaction and resentment temporarily, it leads to "disastrous consequences." Speaking recklessly is like lighting the fuse of a bomb next to you. If you don't want to die quickly, it's best not to light this fuse.
4. Do not underestimate the inertia of corporate culture
10. Dare to take responsibility, do not shirk
9. Do not be too harsh on others
Truly competent managers are respected by others but may not necessarily be loved by all employees. If you try not to offend anyone and flatter everyone, it is like stepping into a minefield full of traps; your steps will become disordered, and you may accidentally trigger a mine. Why bother?
In any place, integrity is the most important thing, and this is a pitfall you should never touch. For any event that occurs in the company, you should carefully consider, proceed cautiously, and maintain a clear mind. Because in any small matter, if your attitude and views are always inconsistent, it will make your immediate superior or colleagues think that you lack conviction, are unclear about major issues, lack stability, and are highly unreliable.
Delaying tasks assigned by your superior will not benefit you at all. If you cannot immediately follow your superior's instructions, it will leave the impression that you are disobedient. When the right moment comes, this landmine will explode, leaving you shattered but not gloriously.
5. Do not talk recklessly
7. Correctly understand and view the adjustment of the leadership team
Admitting your mistakes does no harm, do not shirk responsibility. By shirking your current responsibilities, you will inconvenience others, and at that point, it would be strange if they didn’t set a trap for you.
There are many people who often perform well, but suddenly stop progressing, which often makes it hard for others to understand and leaves them confused. These people seem to still put in all their efforts, fulfill their duties conscientiously, and achieve good results. But why does their growth stagnate?
The Peter Principle states that everyone eventually gets promoted to a level where they are incompetent. This principle is renowned worldwide, yet few apply it deeply to themselves. Most people see promotions as something worthy of celebration, but not all promotions are beneficial to oneself. Promotions unsuitable for one's abilities merely accelerate the validation of the Peter Principle. When you are promoted in such a manner, at that point, you have a hand grenade in your pocket with the safety catch already off.
List: 1. Slow to respond to the boss's instructions, 2. Not knowing what the manager expects from you, 3. Not understanding the Peter Principle, 4. Do not underestimate the inertia of corporate culture, 5. Do not talk recklessly, 6. Not flattering others blindly, 7. Correctly understand and view the adjustment of the leadership team, 8. Being trustworthy and honest, 9. Do not be too harsh on others, 10. Dare to take responsibility, do not shirk.
2. Not knowing what the manager expects from you