This Week Ahoy Matie! Tomorrow is Talk Like A Pirate Day. While you're supposed to use pirate-like phrases in everyday conversation, we thought we'd take this opportunity to share our favorite pirate career lessons. Sure, the traditional pirate archetype is of the bad guy or girl, but our careers' ebb and flow parallel the unpredictable happenings of a pirate's adventures. Admiral Norrington: "You are, without doubt, the worst pirate I've ever heard of." Everyone has a personal brand—it's your reputation and what others use to assign you value and relevance. Always remember that your current and future employers care about your reputation. ——— Captain J. Flint: "Nobody will believe it's possible until we show them." In the early 18th century, pirates lived under a code of democratic leadership. To maintain transparency, captains often slept alongside their crews, ate the same food, and kept an open-door policy in their cabins. Adhering to this pirate code can go a long way towards running a tight ship, free of morale problems and unproductive strife. ——— Captain Jack Sparrow: "Did everyone see that? Because I will not be doing it again." Even when you've reached a goal or are comfortable with where you are in your career, it's important to be challenging yourself to keep growing. Stepping outside of your comfort zone will benefit your career. Anchor's away! POLL: What is the best pirate movie?
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