Some of this is me, but most of it is advice I’ve received. All of it is really, really good.
- Never take anything personally. You are part of the organization; it is not about you.
- Line up your suggestions with the priorities of leadership. Work with your supervisor to make sure you are tracking with the kind of support that is needed.
- Before you send that email, ask first if the support would be helpful.
- Build up your social capital at work by participating in cross-team initiatives. Show your support for the community first, don’t just jump in randomly out of nowhere.
- Remember that people don’t like it when someone hogs the spotlight.
- In an organization, it is far better to come in with a plan to get others on board and let them own portions of the work.
- If at all possible, deliver a practical and repeatable process along with the concept.
By Dr. Dannielle Blumenthal (Dossy). All opinions are the author’s own. Public domain.
Writing by Dr. Dannielle Blumenthal 
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