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By Janell Hazelwood | Published August 14, 2012 | Full size is 620 × 480 pixels

GLUTTONY: Thou shall not hoard wisdom and opportunities. It’s not uncommon for a seasoned employee to withhold knowledge from younger counterparts in hopes that their contributions will always be needed if they’re the only one with the information. As a result, older employees often refuse to share or teach younger professionals how to get the job done. This is a deadly sin because it shows management that you aren’t a team player and aren’t willing to do what’s best for the greater good. Senior professionals should see the value in being able to teach a younger professional. “Their expertise allows them to coach and mentor people in a way that some younger generations may not,” Jackson says. Keeping knowledge to oneself isn’t a form of job security; It’s a sign of selfish ambition which should be avoided at all costs.

GLUTTONY: Thou shall not hoard wisdom and opportunities. It’s not uncommon for a seasoned employee…