This document provides tips for working with executives. It advises to avoid telling executives they "can't" do something, as this will rile them. Speak concisely as executives are busy. Do not expect step-by-step instructions from executives, who think broadly and shift between issues quickly. Once given a directive, make it happen without needing further clarification. Take responsibility for details despite vague guidance. Do not take criticism personally. Check your ego at the door, while maintaining self-confidence. Maintain a sense of humor to handle the challenges of the role.

1. Edwin B. R. Gbargaye
Reporter/Facilitator
MDM Student
Pangasinan State University
Professor: Jo B. Bitonio
HBO

2.  Having the power to put plans, actions, or
laws into effect.
 A senior manager in a business organization.
 A group of people who run an organization or
business.
 CEO or President of a company
 The branch of a government responsible for
putting plans, actions, or laws into effect.
 High level of politicians, elected officials

3.  Managing your boss is one thing, working
with executives can be quite another.
 Because they have a tremendous amount of
power they are accustomed to doing and
saying whatever they want, making the a
unique breed that must be handled with care.

4. Don’t ever tell your executives that they
“can’t” do anything.
* Nothing riles an executive more than being
told they can’t do something.
* Select careful words to response to your
boss even if he/she tries to do something
unprofessional.

5.  Talk fast
* Executives are very busy people with tight
schedules.
* They are very bright people who can absorb
information quickly, but be prepared for them
to beat you with questions.

6. Don’t expect specific questions
* Executives brains are usually shifting from
one big, important issue to the next….so
their instructions are half clear.
To successfully work with executives, you
must possess a certain amount of psychic
ability.

7.  Make it happen
* Once they have issue some vague directive
executives don’t want to hear about that
issue again.
* Avoid going back for more information and
instruction

8. Take Care of the Details
* Although you receive hazy instructions and
are not permitted to return for clarification,
you are nevertheless expected to produce a
result that is perfect in every respect.
Executives hate to deal with details
themselves, but they expect flawless
execution.

9.  Don’t take any abuse personally
Executives can talk to people pretty much
any way they want, after all, who can stop
them?
There are some rude executives who yells,
insults, and abuse, but keep in mine that is
not about you.
You risk your job if you stand up for your
rights although you may be right.

10. Lost Your Ego
* Executives were good enough to make it to
the top –or very close to the top. They are
paid high salaries, given expensive cars, and
surrounded with fawning underlings.
If you bring ego to the job you find yourself
in a power struggle with an executive.

11.  Keep Yourself Confidence
Ego is not helpful, but self- assurance is a
must
executives despise those who they see as
potential staff on their way up so avoid
mealy-mouth but display high level of self-
confidence while respectfully acknowledging
their authority.

12.  Hang on to Your Sense of Humor
You will need it!
Working with executives can be a challenge,
but they are savvy people who can be
excellent role models and mentors.
The stress level may be high, but hanging
around people who possess immense power
is always interesting.

13.  Secrets to winning at Office Politics
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