The WORST Unprofessional Behaviour at Work: Never Do These 7 Unprofessional Things!

Summary

In a recent LinkedIn poll, the most unprofessional behavior at work was identified as taking credit for someone else's work, with 57% of respondents agreeing. The video discusses seven unprofessional behaviors, including monopolizing meetings, discussing personal issues excessively, over self-promotion, taking shortcuts, blaming co-workers for one's mistakes, gossiping, and, most notably, claiming credit for others' work. The video emphasizes the importance of owning up to mistakes, maintaining professional boundaries, and contributing to a positive work environment. It also provides advice on how to handle situations where someone takes credit for your work.

Takeaways

• 📈 Avoid being a 'Monopolizing Martin' by allowing everyone to contribute in meetings.
• 😣 'Drama Diane' should be avoided; sharing too many personal problems can be distracting and unprofessional.
• 🤔 A small percentage of respondents in the poll considered discussing personal matters unprofessional, suggesting a shift towards more inclusiveness and empathy.
• 🚫 'Salesy Susan' exemplifies excessive self-promotion, which can be off-putting and unprofessional if not balanced.
• ⏰ 'Fast Freddy' represents the risk of taking shortcuts, which can lead to poor quality work and a negative reputation.
• 🚫 Blaming others, like 'Blaming Billy', for one's mistakes is both unprofessional and unethical.
• 🤐 'Gossipy Gillian' highlights the harm of gossiping, which can damage trust and office harmony.
• 🏆 Taking credit for someone else's work, as 'Greedy George' does, is the most unprofessional behavior according to the poll and can lead to social and professional isolation.
• 🔍 The poll results indicate that certain behaviors are widely regarded as unprofessional, with taking credit for others' work being the most despised.
• 📚 The video offers advice on how to handle situations where someone takes credit for your work and how to deal with gossip in the workplace.
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Q & A

What was the main topic of the poll conducted on LinkedIn?

The main topic of the poll was to identify the number one behavior that makes someone unprofessional at work.

How many views did the poll receive on LinkedIn?

The poll received 18,000 views on LinkedIn.

What was the most unprofessional behavior according to the LinkedIn poll?

Taking credit for someone else's work was identified as the most unprofessional behavior according to the poll.

What percentage of people in the poll considered taking credit for someone's work as unprofessional?

57 percent of people who took the poll voted taking credit for someone else's work as an unprofessional behavior.

What was the second most unprofessional behavior identified in the poll?

Gossiping about co-workers was the second most unprofessional behavior identified in the poll.

Why is monopolizing meetings considered unprofessional?

Monopolizing meetings is unprofessional because it disregards the value of diverse opinions and ideas, and it doesn't allow for a team effort where everyone's input is considered.

What is the nickname given to the person in the script who talks excessively about personal problems?

The person who talks excessively about personal problems is referred to as 'Drama Diane'.

What is the percentage of people who considered talking about personal things as unprofessional in the workplace?

Only two percent of people who voted in the LinkedIn poll thought that talking about personal things was unprofessional at work.

What is the nickname given to the person who is overly self-promoting in the workplace?

The person who is overly self-promoting in the workplace is referred to as 'Salesy Susan'.

What is the nickname given to the person who takes shortcuts in their work?

The person who takes shortcuts in their work is referred to as 'Fast Freddy'.

Why is blaming co-workers for your mistakes considered both unprofessional and unethical?

Blaming co-workers for your mistakes is considered unprofessional and unethical because it involves dishonesty and a lack of accountability, which can damage trust and team dynamics.

What advice does the speaker give for those who want to improve their self-promotion skills?

The speaker suggests watching two specific videos that offer advice on direct and indirect methods of self-promotion for those who want to improve their self-promotion skills.