Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 18, 2012

The people whose careers seem to grow the fastest follow similar patterns of behavior. They take charge of their career and accept full responsibility for their growth. Think in terms of projects: plan what you are going to do, work at it and when it’s finished move on to the next project.

Career 276

Career Tips Skills Project 276

Lead on Purpose

MARCH 7, 2016

Oliver Wendell Holmes Are you drifting in your career or your life? To reach a port we must sail, sometimes with the wind, and sometimes against it. But we must not drift or lie at anchor. Do you have unmet … Continue reading →

Planning 100

Planning Career Goal Leadership 100

Lead on Purpose

MAY 5, 2012

According to business leadership gurus Tim Elmore and Glenn Llopis , it needs to be a term we associate more with our careers and work life. Managers either cajole or threaten — whatever method seems more productive this month — to enlist staff support for the upcoming week’s planned projects. Passion and Leadership.

Leadership 176

Leadership Self-aware Mentor Consensus 176

Lead on Purpose

JANUARY 28, 2012

Once a team’s goals have been set, a clear and realistic plan must be established for reaching those goals. The plan must have clear, consecutive and concrete steps for achieving milestones along the way to reaching a goal. Prior to his career in research, he worked in business to business telemarketing and political fundraising.

Team 193

Team Organization Telemarketing Goal 193

Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 18, 2012

While it wasn’t his greatest success, he was able to turn it into just another lesson learned during a long and prosperous career. The next time you find yourself working toward a similar goal, keep in mind what you’ve learned and modify your flight plan, improving your chances of enjoying a different outcome.

Goal 201

Goal Analysis Learning-by-Doing Class 201

Lead on Purpose

JANUARY 10, 2011

Define your goals and write a plan to achieve them. Use these same methods to improve your own career. Make a commitment to improving in each area. Define your roadmap: With a solid understanding of your strengths and unique abilities, write your ‘roadmap’ to success. Spend some time on improving your own ‘product.’.

Productivity 215

Productivity Products Management Brand 215

Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 25, 2012

A bad boss can impede the ability to work efficiently, can foster a negative work environment, or can be an obstacle to career advancement. If you know he is often late, plan to start a meeting with less important business or with socializing briefly with clients. Our bosses don’t always make our work life easy.

Management 169

Management Learning-by-Doing Micromanagement Fashion 169