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Corporate Maxim

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As a HR Business Partner, I have the fortune to engage diverse employees; from secretaries to senior executives. Following interesting corporate saying I had heard.

Join me in listing out any cool, interesting, or downright earth-shattering corporate maxim you had came across.

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"Our biggest enemy has yet to show his face." A manager's prediction about competition.

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"He must not be like my boss. He must not be like me. But he must like us."A hiring manager's requirement.

13

"Always watch your six." On navigating one's career.

"Always watch your six." On navigating one's career.
12

"Always learn, adapt & value add." On staying relevant.

11

"You are not answering my question." A reminder of being a straight shooter.

"You are not answering my question." A reminder of being a straight shooter.
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"Blowing your trumpet is never as loud as others blowing yours." On staying visible.

9

"Some call it as favouritism. I call it recognition." On setting team performance standard.

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"Get rid of dead wood. Mould thrive in it." On managing sub-performer.

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"Always ask. But don't ask twice." Advice for new hires on getting up to speed.

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"Be a man of substance. Man your optics too." Advice to a protege.

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"Its all about positioning." On rank differences.

4

"Pick your battles. Win your war." Advice to a manager on viewing issues holistically.

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"If you are unable to add to your resume. Get out fast before you become stagnant." Advice on career progression.

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"Every role has linkages to the CEO. Know your linkages and articulate it well." A division head's message to his DR

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"Thoughts?" 9 characters that invoke a constructive discussion

"Thoughts?" 9 characters that invoke a constructive discussion