Louise Wolfe's Hobbies (Toastmasters & Survivor)Top 10 Lessons Survivor Can Teach UsSupplement to "Surviving" the Corporate Game, Speech #3, 5/18/01 |
- #10 To Play by the Rules, You Must Know What the Rules Are! (Pagong Tribe)
Communicate! Discuss, understand, and agree to the rules of any "game" you decide to play.- #9 You Can't Blame It All on the Editing! (Jerri)
Be careful how you act in any situation; your true personality will eventually show.- #8 Be Yourself, but Adapt! (Rudy vs. BB)
You can be flexible and adjust to the environment without compromising your uniqueness.- #7 Jump Off That Cliff! (Rodger)
Face your fears and take calculated personal risks for yourself and the team.- #6 Don't Build Your Camp in a Dry Riverbed! (Baramundi Tribe)
Don't take unnecessary risks; don't ignore warning signs. Use your common sense!- #5 Learn to Fish! (Rich, Rodger vs. Nick)
Figure out which job skills are indispensable; learn them; use them.- #4 Don't Tell the Cook How to Make the Rice! (Joel, Jerri)
Don't criticize others or offer unsolicited advice, especially if you're not willing
to do the actual work yourself.- #3 Alliances Are Crucial! (Tagi Alliance)
Call it networking, mentoring, or team building; alliances do improve the chances for success.- #2 There Is More Than One Way to Win! (Rich/Tina vs. Kelly/Colby)
To win, utilize your own unique personal strengths and always keep your ultimate goal in mind.- #1 Getting "Voted Off the Island" Isn't the End of the World! (All-except Rich & Tina)
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