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Also worth making sure you are even allowed to talk to the board (or the senior leadership team, for that matter). Chain of command matters. I've learned this the hard way.
My name is William Ruiz just moved back here.its 10 am I just got here got my dog a bowl of water
Then one lady parks next to me comes around my car and states what are you doing here minding my business answer well I'm on board of directors and there is no camping here I say pretty presumptuous and impolite of you since I just arrived words exchange she leaves spouting venom great attitude sharing Karen people skills 101 don't assume we know the rest
Also worth making sure you are even allowed to talk to the board (or the senior leadership team, for that matter). Chain of command matters. I've learned this the hard way.
If I had a role as an executive and weren’t allowed to talk to the board I would question that company culture.
My name is William Ruiz just moved back here.its 10 am I just got here got my dog a bowl of water
Then one lady parks next to me comes around my car and states what are you doing here minding my business answer well I'm on board of directors and there is no camping here I say pretty presumptuous and impolite of you since I just arrived words exchange she leaves spouting venom great attitude sharing Karen people skills 101 don't assume we know the rest