The veteran leader, who has been in the system for 30 years, shared 5 lessons with me after retirementHe said that if you want people to help in the system, you don't need to make connections, invite guests to dinner, or make sycophants. It is these "unspoken rules" of living in the world that you really need to understand:
First of all, in the system, in addition to hard work, you have to understand the importance of the exchange of interests. Only think about yourself, don't know how to share and altruism, no matter how capable you are, it is easy to hit a wall.
Secondly, when asking someone to do something, if the other party says that it is difficult to do, then you have to give some benefits. After helping others, don't keep mentioning it, and if you mention it too much, the relationship will be estranged.
Also, don't underestimate the role of relationships and power. Sometimes, you have to work hard to solve things that others can solve with a single meal. And those old-timers, although they are of the same rank, have a higher status than you, because they know how to use connections and power.
When working in the system, you must pay attention to leaving traces and keep necessary records and vouchers. This is not only a way to cope with inspections by superiors, but also a necessary measure for self-protection.
If you want to be promoted quickly, you have to have a good relationship with your boss's boss. Your immediate boss can't promote you directly, but his boss has decision-making power. So, get the support and recommendation of your immediate boss and make a good impression on your boss's boss when appropriate.
Also, in the system, you have to learn to report. There are two kinds of people: those who don't report at all, and they avoid contact with leaders; The other is a debriefing conscious but lacking rhythm, who always waits for a good result before debriefing. The third type of people are people who know how to report and are often the fastest to get promoted and successful.