Inclusion is the way to go. Make sure everyone gets heard and you’ll establish a strong foundation. It’s called common ground.

Budgeting is like dieting – too strict and you starve yourself; too easygoing and you fool yourself. Moderate means lead to rewarding ends.

This is the time to be a team player. Instead of doing your own thing (and working at cross purposes) do what you can to coordinate efforts. You stand or fall together.

You know a colleague isn’t as brusque as all that. Unfortunately others aren’t as forgiving. Play intermediary before frictions go too far.

A boss or client has supreme confidence in what you can accomplish in a short amount of time. You’re up for a challenge, but signal if you run into trouble.

It’s the small steps and not the big ones that allow you to progress. They may not be as showy, but they’ll lead to where you want to be.