10 THINGS TO
NEVER SAY*
*OR EVEN THINK, IF YOU CAN HELP IT
Stephanie FiermanChief Marketing Officer, MediaCom
Executive Member, AWNY
Winning
Hearts and
Minds
Capable, approachable
who understands
what’s important and what isn’t,
and who becomes the go-to
because of aptitude and
attitude.
professional
person
#4 “I am in a rage and must email right now! Gahhhh!”
Source: Inc.Magazine, “How One Angry Email Nearly Ruined My
Career”
From: John
To: Ted
“One day, after a particularly difficult
meeting, I went back to my desk and
sent Ted a short, angry email. It said:
‘You really have no idea what you are
talking about. Can you stop blocking
the project?’ That's it.
It backfired almost right away.”
Draft mode is
your best friend.
#5 “I am NOT wearing that stupid costume.”
Don’t be afraid to make a fool of yourself. People will love you for it.
#7 “I am relieved to have a new job because I can’t stand this one.”
Never run from; always move toward.
#9 “I will never work again and will become a homeless person my parents refuse to talk about.”
Not true.