Performance first, Recognition after.

It doesn’t seem fair, but that is the rule for success in most businesses today — Chinese, Multinational or JV.

Some young managers purposely ??old back??thinking that they will really shine once their boss gives you the right respect/position/salary/etc.

The problem is, unless you are already giving 110% then you have two problems: You r boss may think you are both incompetent AND lazy. Give your best effort all the time, and then demand to be measured by your successes.

Don?? talk about how hard you work
Don?? talk about how busy you are
Don?? complain about being tired, overworked, or under-appreciated.

Why not: because people really will believe you! And then they will give the important tasks and responsibilities to someone else who seems more willing and able.

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