How to Be a Highly Effective Person, as Told by Veep

By Chloé Durkin

Updated on Sep 17, 2016 at 5:00 PM

Selina Meyer and her malfunctioning staff are back up for Emmys for season five of Veep. In the world of the show, foul-mouthed, egocentric bullying is how stuff gets done, and while the satire may sometimes hit a little too close to home in the current election, we're still laughing harder than ever at Veep's outrageous antics and blistering insults. Because, let's be real — we all secretly wish we could behave like this every now and then.

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When on a Tight Deadline, Prioritize — HBO

When on a Tight Deadline, Prioritize

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Exude a Sense of Quiet Confidence — HBO

Exude a Sense of Quiet Confidence

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Ghosting Someone Works in the Professional World, Too — HBO

Ghosting Someone Works in the Professional World, Too

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Leverage Your Resources — HBO

Leverage Your Resources

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Handle Crises With Grace and Tact — HBO

Handle Crises With Grace and Tact

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Only You Know What You're Truly Capable Of — HBO

Only You Know What You're Truly Capable Of

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Find the Silver Lining — HBO

Find the Silver Lining

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Make Others Feel Heard — HBO

Make Others Feel Heard

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Never Give Up — HBO

Never Give Up

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Take Criticism in Stride — HBO

Take Criticism in Stride

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Prepare Some Conversation Starters That Can Be Used in Any Situation — HBO

Prepare Some Conversation Starters That Can Be Used in Any Situation

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Recognize Your Weaknesses — HBO

Recognize Your Weaknesses

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Take a Vested Interest in Your Co-Workers — HBO

Take a Vested Interest in Your Co-Workers

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Ask Questions Instead of Giving Direct Orders — HBO

Ask Questions Instead of Giving Direct Orders

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Be Honest and Sincere in Your Appreciation of Others' Ideas — HBO

Be Honest and Sincere in Your Appreciation of Others' Ideas

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When You're Wrong, Admit It Quickly and Emphatically — HBO

When You're Wrong, Admit It Quickly and Emphatically

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Pick Up on Nonverbal Cues — HBO

Pick Up on Nonverbal Cues

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Use Natural, Appropriate Facial Expressions — HBO

Use Natural, Appropriate Facial Expressions

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Treat Your Inferiors the Same Way You Treat Your Equals — HBO

Treat Your Inferiors the Same Way You Treat Your Equals

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Always Have a Contingency Plan — HBO

Always Have a Contingency Plan

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Wish Others Well — HBO

Wish Others Well

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Offer Constructive, Actionable Solutions — HBO

Offer Constructive, Actionable Solutions

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And Finally, Dress For Success — HBO

And Finally, Dress For Success