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Career Mobility Forces Organizations of the Future to Transform

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According to a 2012 Future Workplace Study, 91% of millennials expect to stay in a job for less than three years, and Fast Company reported a study pointing toward 4-year careers. In a recent Forbes article, Meghan Biro concludes, “career mobility should be seen as a given.” Traditionally, […].

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From CEO to Novelist: A Case Study of Radical Career Change

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By the age of 47, John had turned a bankrupt company […]. The post From CEO to Novelist: A Case Study of Radical Career Change appeared first on Seapoint Center for Collaborative Leadership. Fortunately I’m traveling tomorrow and will have time to finish it on the plane. Can’t wait! I know John Bell as a leadership expert.

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3 Tips for Career Conversations That Energize and Engage Employees

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Recently Forbes Magazine cited a study reporting that a majority of employees are dissatisfied and that “many feel stuck in their jobs, unable to consider a career move even if they’re unhappy.”. Here are 3 tips for holding a great career conversation: Tip #1: Ask juicy questions. It’s OK to ask hard, provocative questions.

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How To Answer a Wake Up Call

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She had successfully led the effort to launch three new products since she had joined the company two years earlier. Bright, ambitious and well-educated, Susan had a clear career path in the company. Fast-forward three years: Susan is no longer with the company. Susan was delivering great results, and she knew it.

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Are You Ready for Your “Second Act”?

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Pursuing a second career in a different field can be either an opportunity for excitement and fulfillment or a nightmare. Starting a second career in a different field has similar challenges as a business that is making a huge shift into a new market. Guest Post by Don Maruska and Jay Perry. Just released!

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6 Tips to Increase Your Visibility at Work Without “Self-Promoting”

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One-on-ones are a great opportunity to talk about your work and how it affects the company. As an executive coach he has worked with many of the world’s leading companies, including Google, Amazon, Deloitte, Oracle and Ritz-Carlton. Volunteer for committees and events. It’s an easy read, packed with helpful advice.

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What I Wish I Knew as a CEO That I Learned Later in HR

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In 2001, when I had actually decided to retire from “corporate life”, my company asked me to consider a change in direction, rather than a departure, by taking the role of Global Head of HR. You’ll find much practical advice, whether you are a CEO or desire to be a better leader at any level. Guest Post by Les Hayman.

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