Chapter 20

Ten Things You Should Never Do At Work

In This Chapter

arrow Keeping in mind family and business problems don’t mix

arrow Understanding blaming others won’t cut it

arrow Realising sleeping with the boss is a recipe for disaster

arrow Understanding your behaviour sets the tone

arrow Making the tough decisions now

arrow Knowing that honesty is the best policy

Y ou may have read about, or even encountered during your working career, the bad boss, the moody boss, the uninspiring boss, the psychopathic boss, and the boss who won’t spend any money, except on themselves. A little self-reflection goes a long way if you wish to avoid becoming one of those bosses in your own small business. Buy yourself one of those really large mirrors and remember to have a good hard look at yourself occasionally. In this chapter, I describe the things that you most definitely should not do at work.

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