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JULY 9, 2014

Sarah (not her real name) had just received a kick-in-the-gut career wake up call – the kind we all pray never happens. Sarah was suffering from the networking mistake I see repeated over and over again across generations and industries: waiting to build a network until you “need it.” These situations are prickly.

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DECEMBER 29, 2014

In fact, I’m looking forward to the strategy work I’ll be doing with teams across a variety of industries this January. In the industry? Career & Learning Communication 2014 review how to reflect on the year post-mortem analysis' ” I’m all for a 2015 fast start. Who have you most influenced?

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NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Casciaro and Lobo shared their extensive research across a wide array of industries which found that although managers SAY they prefer to work with competent over likeable people, in reality, they actually seek out and work with people they like, even when they’re less competent. Lower your jerky tolerance threshold.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

I recently shared the survey from my book with a group of about 50 managers representing a variety of organizations and industries in the public and private sectors. Career & Learning Communication be the boss you wish you had build a better boss overcoming a imperfect boss' Our community needs your insights.

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OCTOBER 3, 2014

I quickly gained a few years of management experience which helped me land my next job at Bortek Industries. Scott Huntington is a career specialist from Pennsylvania. Career & Learning managing managing older workers new to leadership' I got a job right out of college at a small startup.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

And then customize the definition for your industry. For example, being able to think strategically in the high-tech industry involves a nuanced understanding of strategy topics such as network effects, platforms, and standards. Use each major decision to catalyze strategic confidence and competence.

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OCTOBER 20, 2014

Sure this exercise had worked in other contexts, but I had never worked in this industry before. Authenticity & Transparency Career & Learning Energy & Engagement Everything Else encouraging your team helping your team get unstuck' . “Just too hard,” they explained. No time for second guessing. Encourage them.

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JANUARY 6, 2023

And that bigger picture can be your customer, the organization or society beyond the business, what’s changing in the world, your industry, technology employees or your customers so that you can understand and respond. How does our work contribute to the bigger picture? And thanks again for starting a new year with us.

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JULY 20, 2016

But I’ve done enough diagnosing, supporting, and helping to transform careers over the years that I’ve seen some consistent patterns. The minute people begin to think you’re more interested in your career than the organization’s mission you’re sunk. Don’t get stuck in these common traps.

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AUGUST 1, 2014

A few years ago, Ed Whitacre took over as CEO at General Motors even though he had limited experience in the automotive industry. Career & Learning big mistakes leadership mistakes mistakes' For example, IBM hired Lou Gerstner as CEO in 1990s rather than promoting from within. Rookie leaders face a different challenge.

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JANUARY 21, 2015

Help people understand the industry, their environment and what they don’t know. I’ve made a career of telling bad news well. The deeper magic happens when we explore your world together. I encourage you to adopt a similar approach. No matter what your mission, be a teacher. Give boldly. Important work will follow.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Clearly, it’s not that easy to fire the “Barbaras” of the world, or this exchange wouldn’t continue to work across all kinds of industries and cultures– even the top-notch law firm I spoke to recently hasn’t cracked the code in their own organization. Seeking to understand is not resistance.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

They’re up on the latest industry trends. Even if you’re the best at what you do, it’s always good to build peer relationships with someone who is even better at the technical aspects of your role. Or perhaps they’ve got tons more experience, or they’re fresh out of school with a different perspective.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Clearly, it’s not that easy to fire the “Barbaras” of the world, or this exchange wouldn’t continue to work across all kinds of industries and cultures– even the top-notch law firm I spoke to recently hasn’t cracked the code in their own organization. Seeking to understand is not resistance.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016

They work in a variety of industries. Communication, the human connection, is the key to personal and career success. But criticism can also be a blessing in relationships. Follow Beth. According to Wally Bock of Three Star Leadership , great bosses come in all shapes and sizes. Follow Wally. Joyce Meyer. Follow Artika.

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MAY 6, 2015

To truly attract and retain the best talent in your industry, you’ll need a deliberate plan. Most smaller companies work this backward, reactively trying to piece together a competitive offer, or packaging their recruiting story so it looks good on paper. Start with your vision: What’s most important to your ideal candidates?

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OCTOBER 16, 2015

Key Behaviors : Stays on top of industry and competitive trends; helps his or her team understand how their work fits into the bigger picture; works to ensure other departments know what we do and why it’s important. Thought Leaders Share About 7 Roles That Lead to Lasting Results. Translator: Don’t Motivate Until You Translate.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

to sell 1,000 copies of my book” or “to land my first executive management role in the financial industry”). Authenticity & Transparency Career & Learning career growth how to grow as a leader influence leadership development' Decide on a single goal to pursue, preferably with a clear measure (e.g. “to

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AUGUST 26, 2015

This three-part strategy is built on timeless principles that will deliver results in all industries. Bruce Harpham, PMP, is the founder of ProjectManagementHacks.com, a career development resource. When you are seeking your first management role, getting promoted is a mysterious process. Allies: Promotion Requires a Team.

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MAY 3, 2017

However, as you go through your career it changes. That realization came to light when someone recently asked me a question I had never really considered: Does engagement look different as a leader moves through his or her career? Over the course of a career, a leader’s primary focus often shifts. Judging Your Engagement.

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MAY 23, 2017

And it doesn’t matter which industry I look at, whether it’s a big brand or a small company with just a hundred employees. In my own career, I started out as the youngest store manager in Germany’s largest department store corporation and overall, I was responsible for ten different stores all over the country.

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