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Do This, Not That: Career: What to Do (and NOT Do) in 75+ Difficult Workplace Situations
A must-have step-by-step guide on what to do (and what NOT to do) in the workplace featuring clear instructions and helpful scripts so you can deal with any unexpected situation at work.
How do you deal with a difficult boss who is always unavailable? How should you handle a coworker who never completes their portion of a project on schedule? How can you establish a strong work-life balance when starting a new job? The workplace can be full of challenging situations and no matter how passionate, frustrated, excited, or downright angry you feel, it’s important to stay polite and professional. Whether you struggle with finding the right words or simply aren’t sure how to approach a topic, Do This, Not That: Career is here to help!
This book gives you the tools you need to move forward productively so you can learn when to let go and move on. You’ll find more than 75 common workplace issues that cover everything from your first day on the job to your last. For each situation, discover what to do and what to avoid, then learn exactly how to make it happen. Find tips to reframe your thinking, simple scripts to help you figure out what to say, and even advice on your next steps depending on your initial response. Do This, Not That: Career is your one-stop-shop to handling any situation that work throws your way so you can prepare yourself for a successful career.
How do you deal with a difficult boss who is always unavailable? How should you handle a coworker who never completes their portion of a project on schedule? How can you establish a strong work-life balance when starting a new job? The workplace can be full of challenging situations and no matter how passionate, frustrated, excited, or downright angry you feel, it’s important to stay polite and professional. Whether you struggle with finding the right words or simply aren’t sure how to approach a topic, Do This, Not That: Career is here to help!
This book gives you the tools you need to move forward productively so you can learn when to let go and move on. You’ll find more than 75 common workplace issues that cover everything from your first day on the job to your last. For each situation, discover what to do and what to avoid, then learn exactly how to make it happen. Find tips to reframe your thinking, simple scripts to help you figure out what to say, and even advice on your next steps depending on your initial response. Do This, Not That: Career is your one-stop-shop to handling any situation that work throws your way so you can prepare yourself for a successful career.
192 pages, Hardcover
Published January 10, 2023
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February 27, 2023
We've all had uncommon situations happen at work that leave us stammering for words, emotionally charged, or just plain unsure of how to address an issue or situation. After reading this book, I come away feeling better prepared to navigate unexpected or uncertain workplace situations.
The contents cover finding and starting a new job, managing relationships with your boss and coworkers, advancing your career, and other workplace dilemmas. The helpful advice provides ideas to handle the issue while at the same time managing your emotions and settling your nerves so you can tackle the matter like a mature, responsible adult. I appreciate the examples of what to think and say as the right words can often diffuse a tense or awkward exchange, and when you're in the moment your surprise or uncertainty can leave you unable to think clearly and professionally. Other helpful tips include a short explanation of why an alternate action might not give the desired results or would lead to more difficulties, and a what next section that considers the results of your words and actions.
The what next section is realistic in that sometimes things go the way you want and sometimes they don't. The author wisely points out other perspectives to get you thinking in new directions but the one downfall is that she doesn't always offer solutions when actions don't bring about the best results, thereby leaving you floundering over what to do next. I wish she had pointed it out crisply and concisely that some issues can't be resolved in the best way and you just have to learn to deal with it, or perhaps move on and hope for better in a new department or at a new employer. We all have a different perspective and your best way may not be the same as someone else's best way and you have to consider how you will move forward when things don't turn out as you'd hoped.
The positive mindset and professional tone will serve you well even if you don't see the immediate changes or desired outcomes directly. The advice presented here gives you the tools to make you a more thoughtful and responsible employee and coworker, and will lead to an overall calmer and more productive career and workplace which is a win in any vocation.
The contents cover finding and starting a new job, managing relationships with your boss and coworkers, advancing your career, and other workplace dilemmas. The helpful advice provides ideas to handle the issue while at the same time managing your emotions and settling your nerves so you can tackle the matter like a mature, responsible adult. I appreciate the examples of what to think and say as the right words can often diffuse a tense or awkward exchange, and when you're in the moment your surprise or uncertainty can leave you unable to think clearly and professionally. Other helpful tips include a short explanation of why an alternate action might not give the desired results or would lead to more difficulties, and a what next section that considers the results of your words and actions.
The what next section is realistic in that sometimes things go the way you want and sometimes they don't. The author wisely points out other perspectives to get you thinking in new directions but the one downfall is that she doesn't always offer solutions when actions don't bring about the best results, thereby leaving you floundering over what to do next. I wish she had pointed it out crisply and concisely that some issues can't be resolved in the best way and you just have to learn to deal with it, or perhaps move on and hope for better in a new department or at a new employer. We all have a different perspective and your best way may not be the same as someone else's best way and you have to consider how you will move forward when things don't turn out as you'd hoped.
The positive mindset and professional tone will serve you well even if you don't see the immediate changes or desired outcomes directly. The advice presented here gives you the tools to make you a more thoughtful and responsible employee and coworker, and will lead to an overall calmer and more productive career and workplace which is a win in any vocation.
September 10, 2024
Do you find yourself dealing with a difficult boss, colleagues, struggling yourself with climbing the ladder, unfairness and/or harassment? Try this.
The book is broken up into categories of daily choices we face within the confines of a (mostly office/corporate/cubicle-type) job.
Each section is then subsidized into explaining the issue, and then offers metaphorical solutions of what you can THINK, what you SHOULDN'T do, and what you SHOULD say.
It also offers ultimatum which is "Find a new job".
That seemed to be my biggest takeaway....It doesn't matter if its harassment, dealing with managers/bosses, colleague concerns or issues with understaffing...
If you think anything is a red-flag, leave the company. Yes, to an extent they do suggest that you try and work out whatever you can, but ultimately, the final stamp is LEAVE THE JOB!
Do with it what you will.
The book is broken up into categories of daily choices we face within the confines of a (mostly office/corporate/cubicle-type) job.
Each section is then subsidized into explaining the issue, and then offers metaphorical solutions of what you can THINK, what you SHOULDN'T do, and what you SHOULD say.
It also offers ultimatum which is "Find a new job".
That seemed to be my biggest takeaway....It doesn't matter if its harassment, dealing with managers/bosses, colleague concerns or issues with understaffing...
If you think anything is a red-flag, leave the company. Yes, to an extent they do suggest that you try and work out whatever you can, but ultimately, the final stamp is LEAVE THE JOB!
Do with it what you will.
February 11, 2023
5/5 stars!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I love this book a lot! It was very helpful to me and I got a lot of tips with regard to job interviews, getting references, etc. I really appreciate what this book did and it is really helpful to fresh graduates like me who was never taught what to do when looking for jobs, job interviews, and so much more! Truly a great resource for us. I highly recommend!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I love this book a lot! It was very helpful to me and I got a lot of tips with regard to job interviews, getting references, etc. I really appreciate what this book did and it is really helpful to fresh graduates like me who was never taught what to do when looking for jobs, job interviews, and so much more! Truly a great resource for us. I highly recommend!
March 24, 2023
Do This, Not That... this book is everything it promised! A Brief bullet point guide to navigating your career, through job searches, interviews, making friends on the job and dealing with difficult coworkers or bosses. I would have preferred more detail in a few situations, but keeping to the 2-page spread format, I understand they needed to make the information as concise as possible. helpful and to the point!
February 7, 2023
This book is great as your helpful guide to solve the most common workplace situations.
It has interesting points of view and helpful ways to solve the issues that may arise at work.
Buy it and keep this super helpful guide handy!
It has interesting points of view and helpful ways to solve the issues that may arise at work.
Buy it and keep this super helpful guide handy!
December 8, 2023
Not as helpful as I thought it would be. Incredibly short. I finished reading it in just an hour
November 7, 2023
This book is what the “young adult” genre is to the “novel” genre: a basic book for beginners filled with tips that, while useful, you will have heard before. I know I did.
Examples: Be polite, professional, and friendly with everyone in the office. Take things slowly, and let relationships build up over time. Remember that some people don’t want to make friends at work.
Examples: Be polite, professional, and friendly with everyone in the office. Take things slowly, and let relationships build up over time. Remember that some people don’t want to make friends at work.
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