Reputation is something everyone needs, and it's very difficult to regain once lost. Protect your reputation through professional actions to earn the respect of your boss and colleagues.
Warren Buffett is known for saying that everything you do should be viewed through the lens of how you would feel if it were on the front page of a newspaper the next morning. In other words, always look for ways to protect your reputation.
While most of us strive to do so, some people stumble over small things. These small things can add up and become a "book" about you. Therefore, it's best to always be wary of even the smallest mistakes you make, as they can ruin your reputation. Here are six of the most common small mistakes you should avoid:
1. Often speaks negatively.
Sometimes gossiping about colleagues isn't necessarily bad. However, it's true that such gossip contains some negativity about a person or the company. But if everything you say is negative, you'll certainly be seen as someone to avoid.
2. Reading emails during meetings.
This will certainly make the person speaking in the meeting feel uncomfortable. Some people never put their phones down during meetings, and obviously nobody likes that kind of person.
3. Spelling mistakes
Whether in English or Vietnamese, if your email is full of misspelled words, lacks punctuation, or uses capitalization indiscriminately, you're likely to be perceived as illiterate, especially when sending emails to managers or superiors. Take some time to carefully proofread your emails and sentences. This will help you avoid being judged as careless.
4. Lying: This is quite obvious.
When you try to hide something and get caught, you'll be judged as dishonest and incompetent. No confident and competent employee would try to cover up anything related to themselves at work.
5. Sloppy, untidy
These days, going to work in jeans and sneakers at tech companies is perfectly normal. But that doesn't mean you can start wearing tank tops and looking like you just stepped out of the gym. If you don't dress professionally, you won't receive professional treatment from others. You don't need to dress formally every day, but pay attention to your appearance, as it shows you care about your work and the people around you.
6. Always late
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