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What’s one piece of career advice you wish you had learned sooner?

Let's Grow Leaders

Career advice you wish you had learned sooner. On this week’s episode of Asking for a Friend, I interviewed Kathryn Heath and Brenda Wensil , authors of I Wish I’d Known This , about the career advice they have after years of professional coaching. . . Career Advice: Have a posse and know your personal brand.

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New Manager? Practical Advice for Human Centered Leaders

Let's Grow Leaders

Practical Advice for New Managers. (An And then he provides practical advice two words at a time. 2:19… I particularly like Bill’s thoughts on teaching your team how to dissent, so when they do it, they are following through on what they asked you to do… creating psychological safety. ” #askingforafriend.

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How to Find Good Advice

Mark Sanborn

Our world is brimming with advice and advice givers. In an age where information is as abundant as it is accessible, the real challenge lies not in finding advice, but in finding advice worth following. The weight of their expertise—or lack thereof—significantly affects the value of their advice. Expertise matters.

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How The Best Leaders Seek and Maximize Advice Wisely

Lead from Within

Many leaders love to give advice, whether it is solicited or unsolicited. However, many leaders don’t enjoy receiving advice, and even when the advice is valid. There are several problems that can arise when it comes to giving and receiving advice. Instead, it is an opportunity to learn and grow as a leader.

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How to Choose the Right Communication Channel for Your Message

Let's Grow Leaders

The Communication Channel You Choose Matters: It’s What You Say AND How You Say It If you’re managing a team, you know how crucial your choice of communication can be. Let’s start with a timeless piece of advice from Marshall McLuhan, the renowned communication researcher. The medium really is the message.

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How to Cross-Pollinate Experts’ Advice for Greater Success

Strategy Driven

But did you know that you can achieve even greater success by following the advice of multiple experts? And how can you cross-pollinate the advice of different experts in order to create an actionable plan that works for you? Why You Should Cross-Pollinate Expert Advice. How to Cross-Pollinate Expert Advice.

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Sage Advice For The First-Time Leader

Terry Starbucker

But before you dive in, I’d like to pass along a little sage advice. A job title doesn’t mean much unless you learn how to build and channel influence. It’s an intangible that can’t be ignored – learn how to build it as soon as you can, and it will serve you well. That’s right, learn how to fail.

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