The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right
Engage, ask, repeat
Gorick Ng • The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right
they will observe how you come across in meetings (and in other settings)—and assume it fully and accurately reflects how you are doing in your job overall.
Gorick Ng • The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right
Ask for feedback if you aren’t sure how well you are doing.
Gorick Ng • The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right
Look for excuses to connect with people.
Gorick Ng • The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right
How can I best deliver my point?
Gorick Ng • The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right
What’s missing? What’s problematic? What’s confusing? What’s wrong? What’s unexpected?
Gorick Ng • The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right
my name is _________ and I am the _________ who is in charge of _________”—as clearly and confidently as possible.
Gorick Ng • The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right
When should I speak up?
Gorick Ng • The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right
Before the Meeting