Picard management tip: Withhold advice on matters you do not understand.

Picard civics tip: If there is one truth, one constant that history shows us over and over, it is that resistance is never futile.

Picard engineering tip: Even if computers can talk now, remember how deeply stupid they are.

Picard social tip: A Vulcan can laugh. A Klingon can soothe. A Ferengi can give. Your preconceptions are not facts.

Picard management tip: Be on the same side as the crew, not against them.

Picard management tip: Recognize when you're being hypocritical. Don't wait for others to tell you.

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Picard management tip: Don't negotiate absurd schedules with engineers. Encourage truth telling and reasonable time estimates.

Picard management tip: Try to understand more than half of the technobabble. Ask for metaphors to explain the rest.

Picard management tip: Your superiors are just as fallible as you are. It's okay to talk back to them. Just do it respectfully.

Picard tactical tip: There is no shame in a wise retreat. The shame would be in risking one's crew because of selfish pride.

Picard management tip: Take some alone time. The crew will be fine without you.

Picard management tip: Don't be afraid to use imperative verbs. They're called orders for a reason.

Picard management tip: There's no need to solve hard problems alone. Admit when you need help.

Picard management tip: Make it so the crew has real time monitoring of your enterprise's critical systems.

Picard management tip: Take your leisure time seriously. A relaxed captain is a sane captain.

Picard management tip: Your first impulse will often be wrong, but you have to start somewhere.

Picard management tip: Half of leadership is acting.

Picard management tip: Become a symbol of stability for your crew. This takes time, but then they'll move mountains for you.

Picard management tip: Once all their basic needs are taken care of, crew members are motivated by the meaningfulness of their work.

Picard management tip: Your knowledge is a wellspring from which to draw for others, not a treasure to hoard for yourself.

Picard management tip: Explain.

Picard management tip: When crew members are unsuccessful, urge them to try again. Encouragement and persistence may be all they need.

Picard management tip: Share the credit. Take the blame.

Picard management tip: Expecting people to work long hours is short-sighted, counter-productive, and potentially dangerous.

Picard management tip: Obedience never lasts long when it's based solely on punishment.

Picard management tip: Finish what you start.

Picard sociology tip: Those who rise to power by embracing ignorance and fear will only make their people more ignorant and afraid.

Picard management tip: When a middle manager says one of his crew isn't fitting in, tell him to befriend the crewman and fix the problem.

Picard management tip: It's okay if your second in command has a different management style, as long as you both agree on the goals.

Picard management tip: Everyone's a critic, but some criticisms are more correct than others.

Picard management tip: If you only play to your strengths you may look competent but ultimately you will stagnate. Play to your weaknesses as well. Improve with practice. There is so much more to learn.

Picard management tip: There is always a non-obvious third option. When caught between a rock and a hard place, find a jackhammer.

Picard management tip: Passion is not an excuse for a tantrum.

Picard management tip: Regulations do not cover every situation. Sometimes you have to decide for yourself what is right.

Picard management tip: Keep a log of your journey. You will understand better by writing it down.

Picard management tip: If a crew member needs to become more responsible, give them more responsibility.

Picard dating tip: Don't fall in love with holograms, even if your friends do.

Picard management tip: Good crew members love what they do. Get off their backs and let them enjoy their work.

Picard sanity tip: If there are four lights, say there are four lights.

Picard management tip: If you build up enough reputation, people will listen to any drivel you say. They'll even repeat it.

Picard management tip: If you have the misfortune to acquire enemies, face them head on. They're just as afraid as you are.

Picard engineering tip: Use the metric system.

Picard management tip: Be realistic about your project timelines. Romulus wasn't built in a day.

Picard multiversal tip: Be careful; not even a Jedi or a Time Lord can withstand Vogon poetry. So say we all.

Picard management tip: Improve your vocabulary by reading books. Words can be your most powerful tools.

Picard morality tip: If one side of a conflict preaches purity of bloodline above communal benefit for all, join the other side.

Picard management tip: Defend your crew members, even against each other.

Picard management tip: Your sense of morality is the guiding light that people under your command will follow.

Picard dating tip: If reality gets altered, leaving you alone with your crush, it doesn't necessarily mean it's time to make your move.