Just Take Your Damn Seat at the Table

That's what Dan McCarthy, of the Great Leadership blog, says.

I've posted recently about HR's quest for a seat at the table, and some of my blogging colleagues have also rightly scolded us for our collective whiny attitude when people talk about how HR stinks.

But Dan has nailed it.

Well, I’ve learned over the years that if you want a seat at the table, you need to assume it’s yours, just barge in, and take it. Grab a cookie, have a seat, pour a glass of water, and contribute to the success of the business. Executives aren’t stupid people – if you have something substantial to offer, they listen. And if you don’t – if you try to get away with shoveling fluff at them, they are quick to size you up and dismiss you. Take your cookie and go home.

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Comments

[Jessica Lee]

dan totally nailed it! i'm eating my cookie now...