8. Wednesday before your last Friday, Bob will inform you of an important meeting/project that will have to be done “next week.” This is a critical moment. Fools and wimps will in a trembling voice remind Bob of their vacation plans, but promise to be “reachable” when necessary. Do not do this. Executive amnesia is a form of authoritarian terrorism that must be fought. “Bob,” you may say as calmly and inoffensively as possible, “As I told you several times, I’m out next week and the week after.” Bob will look confused and hurt. He may even lightly question your loyalty or dedication. That’s all right. A display of spine is seldom out of place in what we do. Of course, if the corporation is being sold, or you are about to be named to a big new position, all bets may be off. Organizations can spoil the best of plans and often do. But 99.99% of the time, the ability to disregard other people’s needs is pure executive brain flatulence. Manage it.

8.在你度假前的那个周三，老板会告诉你下周你将参加的重要会议或项目。这是个关键时刻。傻瓜和无能的人才会用颤抖的声音提醒老板他们的假期计划，但同时向他保证必要时一定能联系上自己。不要这么做。高管健忘症是一种需要反抗的专制恐怖主义。“老板，”你可以尽量平静且不露锋芒地说，“我已经和你说过几次了，我下周和下下周会离开。”老板看上去会有点迷惑和受伤。他甚至可能会质疑你的忠诚和奉献精神。这并没有关系。表现一点骨气没什么不合适的。当然，如果公司被卖了，或者你马上就要高升了，这就要另当别论了。公司通常可以毁了非常好的度假计划。但绝大部分时候，不尊重他人需求纯粹只是管理者自负的表现。想办法处理好。

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