The Axioms I Follow

The way ahead is through hard work, honesty, and decency, however, the other three important words are integrity, harmony, and efficiency. The following axioms are what I live by. However, I do not plan to be a CEO.

  • Always help new people starting out in a career.
  • Always protect other people’s reputation, and especially when they are your business partners.
  • Sheer hubris is always the downfall of the high and mighty, so always keep your head down and listen to others.
  • Be known as a solution provider.
  • Never show favouritism, treat everyone as special.
  • Be an excellent project manager.
  • Do not smoke or drink.
  • Avoid all office parties.
  • Friday is "friendly day".
  • In a crisis, be the hero and save the day.
  • Do not hold on to worthless memories.
  • Keep your desk tidy.
  • Make allies throughout the world.
  • Never make any enemies
  • Always build bridges
  • Donate some money to a charity.
  • Spend some time reading and writing material.
  • Know everyone's first name.
  • Go the extra mile in all you do.
  • Arrive early, and leave 15 minutes late.
  • Do not take work home.
  • Earn the respect from everyone.
  • Do not expect anyone to plan your career.
  • Never travel with superiors or friends.
  • Live modestly.
  • Work on trains and planes and do not waste time.
  • Keep a people and network diagram chart.
  • Send handwritten notes.
  • Be visible.
  • Do not get friendly with superiors.
  • Always take your holiday.
  • Always keep your boss updated with a weekly memo.
  • Attract more customers.
  • Make your boss look good, and his boss look even better.
  • Never let a good boss make a mistake.
  • Visit the library once a month.
  • Learn one new thing every year.
  • Dress up on special occasions.
  • Over invest in people.
  • Be generous to hard workers.
  • Take time to think.
  • Keep fit.
  • Fill in data gaps and blind spots.
  • Do your homework.
  • Never lose your temper.
  • Always write in clear plain English.
  • Treat everyone equally.
  • Consider everyone special.
  • Always give credit. Never take credit.
  • Give surprise bonuses.
  • Be polite, even to the free-range rude people.
  • Do some work on your own to make sure you can.
  • Learn 10 things to say that will make people feel good.
  • Keep a list of your goals.
  • Look for ideas from any source.
  • Do NOT get involved in office politics.
  • Look sharp and be sharp.
  • Emulate the good boss.
  • Never write a nasty memo.
  • Never go over budget.
  • Never underestimate an opponent.
  • Live today, plan tomorrow, and forget yesterday.
  • Make your job fun and laugh.
  • Spend 20 minutes every morning planning.
  • Teach people as much as you can and offer wisdom freely.
  • Keep an ideas notebook.
  • Do not get pushed along with the "gang".
  • Protect your reputation.