What are the 11 things smart people won't say?

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:05:40 -0400

11 Things Smart People Won't Say!

Thought this was a great article on LinkedIn to share with future employees heading out into the civilian world as they transition out of the military (or) those still seeking employment.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/things-smart-people-wont-say-dr-travis-bradberry?trk=hp-feed-article-title

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Jun 16 at 2015 4:18 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:18:16 -0400

Good advice. Some of these are just bad habits of speech while others speak to poor attitude.

Response by MAJ Raúl Rovira made Jun 16 at 2015 4:19 PM

MAJ Raúl Rovira — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:19:17 -0400

COL Mikel Burroughs,

Sir, that is a very good article and thank you for posting. They are all good points to remember before going into an interview. This one goes into my #Evernote

If service members and veterans have the time, they should consider reading Emotional Intelligence 2.0 which is promoted on the article. I read it as part of a college class and has made a difference for me at work and ads value when I am interviewing for jobs.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2015 4:22 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:22:44 -0400

I'd throw in don't write checks you can't cash.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2015 4:45 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:45:00 -0400

I would say this article applies to the military too. I have heard some of those comments before. I am guilty for (it will only take a minute)

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2015 5:33 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 17:33:22 -0400

You know, I hate that I have said 8, 10 and 11...

I think even the smartest people say they hate their jobs some days, not all of them. Only the bad ones. Lol. I enjoyed this post Sir, thanks.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Jun 16 at 2015 6:26 PM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 18:26:32 -0400

I always hated it when Soldiers said "To Easy". This usually followed with what I asked to get done not getting done.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 17 at 2015 2:50 AM

PO1 John Miller — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 02:50:53 -0400

I think a lot of us have been guilty of:

2. "This is the way it's always been done." I don't know how many times I've brought up something at work during an all-hands meeting or something like that, and was told this very thing. When I brought up the obvious, "well, that may be but it's not a good way of doing business..." I would get the deer in headlights look or be told that "I hadn't been at the command long enough to judge." I would then get in trouble for saying "Why did you ask for my opinion in the first place then?" Luckily on at least one occasion I can recall my suggestion was forwarded up the chain and I got supported by my Command Master Chief, and the problem was fixed.

7. "He's lazy/incompetent/a jerk." We've all had that co-worker, so I disagree with that. If a person truly is a problem, bring it to their chain. There is often that something that can be done about a person.