If you’re interested in a new direction at work then have ideas ready beforehand. Your boss is looking to you for inspiration.
If a scenario sounds too good to be true, then chances are it is. Don’t take people’s wishes literally. Treat them like works in progress.
Unforeseen developments throw a wrench in plans. Should you continue? Yes, because you would have taken this path anyway.
See if an offer made weeks ago is still good. You can resuscitate it if you want, but it will require some active campaigning on your part.
You’re surprised to find there’s more to a colleague than people assume. Though not ready to champion this person, you’ll reserve judgment.
Never assume that people aren’t interested. In fact an impromptu call to someone who appears aloof yields an unexpectedly warm response.
