Chapter 14. Succeeding in a New Job or Assignment

“There’s more here than meets the eye.”

Thought for the Day: A good reason for giving your best effort in everything you do is to enjoy the many benefits of “effort ownership.”

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Undoubtedly you want to succeed on any new job or assignment you undertake. First, you want to prove to your family, friends, and management that you are a winner. Second, you want to prove it to yourself. Undoubtedly, there is a lot at stake when starting a new endeavor.

This chapter is devoted to ten tips that can help you in reaching your goal. If you take these tips seriously and apply them conscientiously, you ...

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