Don’t Judge a Person by Their Title
Here’s a tip when working with others: never, and I mean never, judge a person by their title. Why? Quite simply, people’s titles (especially in emerging industries) rarely describe what they do or who they are.
I’ve seen some of the most brilliant ideas come from talented people I’ve met that had “small” titles like Production Assistant, Marketing Coordinator, and Junior Media Planner.
On the opposite end of things, I’ve worked with more than my fair share of people with “big” titles like Director, Partner, and Vice President that didn’t live up to their seemingly “important” title.
Now don’t get me wrong, it’s important – especially when working with partner and vendor companies – to understand the roles at that company, and how they relate to roles at your organization. However, never ever let yourself get caught up in someone’s title as an indicator of who they are.
Go on living the golden rule — treating others as you want to be treated — ignore titles, focus on ideas, and you’ll be amazed at where it can take you!
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