100 Secrets to Survive

in the World of Business

A Prac cal Workbook for Both Men and Women
to Gain Confidence in the Workplace by Making
Be er Choices
 LadyK Professional Development School

100 Secrets to Survive in the World of Business

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Values
1. Set standards you will always uphold.

What do standards mean for you?

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How will you be better because of creating standards for yourself?

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2. Backup your values and principles with your actions.

Which actions will you take today to highlight your principles and values?
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3. Work harder, not average!

Are there areas of your life that you are working average?
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4. Encourage your counterparts even when they do not deserve it.

What does this mean for you?

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5. Always have a smile on your face.

Why is it important to keep a smile on your face?

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6. Never let a bad day take away your shine.

How do you feel on bad days?

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What can you do to turn around bad days?

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7. Always arrive on time.

Are you a timely person? What values do you have when thinking about your
time?
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8. Never think there is an easy way to advance.

What are your beliefs and attitudes surrounding professional advancement?

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Ethics
9. Never let anyone belittle your work ethics.

What does your work ethics look like? Can you describe it?
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10. Never give anyone a reason to question your work ethics.

What does this mean for you?

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11. Never feel as if you have to compromise more than any

other colleague.

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Family
12. Always put your family first.

List the members of your family

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13. Always make sure your significant other feel significant.

What does it mean to make someone feel significant?

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14. Make sure you always find LOVE in your HOME.

15. Do not go home and complain about the work environment,

consider meaningful solutions instead.

16. Create a workplace and home balance.

What do these last set of points mean for you?

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Females Only
17. For females:
Use your femininity to make things pleasant, but not compromising.

18. For females:

Take advantage of the male/female dynamics and do not assume and take on a male
identity.

19. For females:

Let men hold the doors open for you; it's okay because it's a sign that they respect
the gender difference.

20. For females:

Set limits with your female counterparts to avoid getting wrapped up in
nonproductive conversations.

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21. For females:

Overlook your male counterpart's "Power Trip" moments and do not take it
personally.

22. For females:

Indulge in what makes you feel feminine in a masculine environment, i.e., enjoy
your lip gloss.

23. For females:

Call the babysitter or your husband to get the kids if you have an essential
obligation you must fulfill.

What does it mean to have a section of this book dedicated to your growth
and success?
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Who do you need to be for your future self to thank?

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A Story for the Ladies

When I first entered the workplace, I was very optimistic and hopeful about the future. I
quickly realized to lead effectively in the workplace required me to become a better
version of myself. I had to listen more and observe actions and behaviors. I had to learn to
read the rules of the work environment. I had to heighten my sense of awareness and
reflect more. Over the years, I strengthen my emotional intelligence muscles.

Reading people and understanding situations helped me develop a sense of awareness.

When in positions where I had to make quick decisions, use judgment, critical thinking,
analysis, and logic on behalf of my organization having a stable emotional core was
crucial to my decision-making process. When in leadership people's expectations of you
are changed. When in a position of authority you must represent the post well and do
what is right for others. ~Karissa Thomas

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Clarity
24. It is okay to speak up when you are overwhelmed.

25. Be very clear right away about what upsets you, especially if you
consider it inappropriate.

What experiences have you had with inappropriate things that happen on
the job?
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What would you have done differently in that situation?

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Forward Thinking
26. Stop obsessing over mistakes; it was a mistake, get over it!

27. Build the right relationships with individuals who are investing
in seeing you succeed.

28. Own up to your mistakes but never be talked into accepting an

error that is not yours to receive.

29. Speak with fewer words.

30. Listen attentively and not defensively.

31. Always have cash on you.

32. Say NO when you have enough on your plate.

What do these set of ideas mean for you?

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Time for Yourself

33. Never compromise on your stress reduction activities such as
yoga, running, reading, etc.

34. Have a stress reduction activity.

35. Spend time alone processing your day.

36. Eat healthy most of the times.

37. Dress comfortable and classy.

38. Never have an attitude you cannot check at the door before you
get into your professional environment.

39. Have a change of clothes so you can freshen up.

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40. When you are getting agitated throughout the day make, sure
you are not hungry.

41. Always get in the habit of writing all directions, recap of

conversations, and new tasks.

42. Stay late when necessary.

43. Never let your emotional temperament control your daily

disposition.

44. Sleep well and comfortable in all silky soft fabrics.

45. Be patient and not pushy.

46. When you are sleeping, do not answer emails.

47. Always seek to understand, and do not worry about being

recognized.

48. You are not the care-giver at work, and it is okay to remind
people of that kindly.

49. When you feel stressed not everyone needs to know about it,
take a half day instead.

50. Always do what is right and not what is expected.

51. Learn new things about your industry daily.

52. Go above and beyond when it feels right to you.

53. Teamwork always makes the dream work, so be a team player.

54. Sing in the shower before starting your day to get you in the
right mood.

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55. Relax and close your eyes on your break.

56. Always produce your best.

57. Never compromise on doing great work because of your

emotions.

58. Snack on foods that would give you energy and not make you
feel lethargic.

59. Always be prepared to be picked on.

60. Always ask questions that you do not know the answers to.

What do you have to do today to take better care of yourself?

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Professional Progress
61. Always measure your professional progress, and have that
information handy for the right opportunity.

62. Take on opportunities when they present themselves even if it

requires you to do more work.

63. Sacrifice immediate gratification to achieve your goals.

64. Challenge yourself daily.

65. Accept your work to be valued and appreciated even if it is not

noticed.

66. Tell the babysitter to stay an extra hour if you need some alone
time.

67. Ask your spouse to pick up dinner if you are running late.

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68. Have an extra budget for the babysitter and dining out if you
cannot cook.

69. Showcase your leadership skills.

70. Learn from everyone you like and everyone you dislike.

What can you learn today from someone you dislike?

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71. Allow every situation to teach you something new about

yourself.

72. If you're not feeling well, do not pretend, instead, ask for space.

73. Follow up promptly.

74. Do your job well.

75. Do not take crap from anybody.

Stop right now and define unacceptable behaviors!

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76. Do what is right, and forget the haters.

77. Do not get involved in gossip.

78. Make sure your hygiene is on point.

79. Volunteer for projects that stimulate you.

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Personal Time
80. Have FUN!

81. Laugh more than you cry, complain, or feel serious.

82. Seeking compassion for your feelings in the world of business is

a no, no!

83. Tears are not appropriate for handling tough situations.

84. Do not feel intimated because you have an opinion; be justified

in your thoughts.

85. Discover and respect your limits when you begin to feel
annoyed.

86. Make the hard decision based on your gut feelings.

87. Have integrity.

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88. Always maintain your manners because you are building a

legacy.

89. Be someone people want to emulate.

90. Be firm and friendly at the same time.

91. Create ONE daily goal that you set out to accomplish, and do
everything you can to achieve that goal.

92. Know that you are special.

93. Accept that you are brave.

94. Always seek to be courageous.

95. Know that you cannot control everything.

96. Accept that there will be workplace dynamics that you have to
put up with.

97. Shrug your shoulders often at your imperfections; you're only

human.

98. Find discipline in your daily routine.

99. Be persistent in your goals.

100. Take advice!

Now that you have successfully gone through the 100, Business Secrets
reflect on what this means for you.
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Your Thoughts
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About
Karissa Thomas

Karissa Thomas also known as LadyK is an Emotional Management Coach. She helps
businesses cultivate a stronger emotional climate. LadyK has spent over ten years in
corporate America where she recognizes the need for organizational emotional
management competence. In the past five years, she has invested in focusing on
education initiatives. Her Executive MBA is from The University of Texas at Arlington.
Currently, she is pursuing her doctorate in International Education. She is the host of The
LadyK Show, and she spends her free time as a recreational road cyclist.

Today she shares her 100 Secrets to Survive in the World of Business

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