Know when to stop

The scariest part of flying is the takeoff and landing. Doling out criticism at work is no different. The anticipation can be overwhelming. But once you start, it’s easy to get on a roll like you’re giving an Academy Awards acceptance speech and telling people off when you should be thanking them. Say your piece and move on before you say something you might regret later. Remember what goes around comes around, and you’re not without faults yourself. Treat people (even your boss) the way you’d want to be treated, and don’t dish it out if you can’t take it. If you offend someone, apologize and redirect. If tensions heat up, table the discussion for another time.