Listen "44: Rules of Engagement for Your 9-5"
Episode Synopsis
It’s easy to show up to a new role or company and wait for them to hand you work.
It’s hard to walk into an environment and shape your experience.
But it’s the latter approach that’s going to generate the most rewarding outcomes — for you and the organization. This episode lays out a strategy for creating your own Rules of Engagement, including my "top 5" battle-tested rules.
Weekly newsletter for Uncaging yourself: Wednesday Wisdom
Show website: UncageYourself.FM
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TAKEAWAYS
1. Know yourself
2. Shape your role
3. Fixate on incentives and outcomes
4. Control high-energy zones
5. Establish bright lines
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RESOURCES
Set up a discovery call for coaching with Matt
Live Uncaged: try the Wednesday Wisdom newsletter
Connect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
Follow on Twitter @MatthewRDoan
Check the show on YouTube
It’s hard to walk into an environment and shape your experience.
But it’s the latter approach that’s going to generate the most rewarding outcomes — for you and the organization. This episode lays out a strategy for creating your own Rules of Engagement, including my "top 5" battle-tested rules.
Weekly newsletter for Uncaging yourself: Wednesday Wisdom
Show website: UncageYourself.FM
***
TAKEAWAYS
1. Know yourself
2. Shape your role
3. Fixate on incentives and outcomes
4. Control high-energy zones
5. Establish bright lines
***
RESOURCES
Set up a discovery call for coaching with Matt
Live Uncaged: try the Wednesday Wisdom newsletter
Connect w/ Matt on LinkedIn
Follow on Twitter @MatthewRDoan
Check the show on YouTube
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