Take a moment to review the conversation in question. You may have been so vague that colleagues thought you were saying yes when you meant no.
A timely piece of information falls in your lap, but it’s not so coincidental. A behind-the-scenes player is tipping the scales back in your favor.
It’s nice to you know that you can have the best of all possible worlds. All it takes is some imagination and savvy.
Accommodate everyone, but not in the same way. Decide who gets quality and who can make do with quantity.
You weren’t really looking for a new friend, but a certain someone is over the Moon about making the jump from acquaintance to Inner Circle today.
Chances are you expect more from people than they can deliver, but you shouldn’t have to make up the difference Ð not when you can lose the expectations altogether.


