Watching #ScandalABC could be the best career move you make in 2015.
From Oval Office offenses to crazed crimes of passion (we’re looking at you, Jake Ballard), Scandal is packed with characters who could definitely use a personal brand boost. But not Olivia Pope. She’s brave, bold, and better at public relations than anyone else on TV. If you want to be the best, start by learning from the best.
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Trust Your Gut
She wouldn’t be the ultimate fixer without that killer intuition and attention to instincts. Absorb all the information you can from clients and colleagues, but when it comes down to it, rely only on yourself. Listen to your gut and you’ll find everything you need to know.
Wear The White Hat
Good guys don’t always finish last! Olivia Pope & Associates strives to only leave clients better than they found them – no matter how deep and dirty the situation may be. Remember to keep your client’s best interest at heart at all times. Execute with ethics and make decisions you can be proud of.
Have Confidence In Your Skills
Olivia never shies away from telling people that she’s the best in the biz. Her candid confidence sets her apart in a city of half-truths and slanderous-spin. Let people know that they’re working with someone at the top of their game, especially if they show hints of hesitation. Remind them that it’s handled.
Be Twice As Good
As crazy as he may be, Papa Pope knew what he was doing when he raised Olivia to embody this work ethic. There will always be someone else who poses a serious threat to that green-eyed goblin inside of you. Want what they’ve got? Courageously confront every challenge that comes your way. Own the daring disposition of being a Gladiator. Hustle twice as hard.
Find Another Way
Olivia was able to take the scandal of an unexpected teenage pregnancy and turn it into a heart-wrenching tale of a young, frightened girl just trying to do right by her unborn daughter (see for yourself). There is always another angle – even in the most mundane stories. Don’t settle for okay when outstanding is just around the corner. You are never out of options.