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Thin Watches, the Donner Party, and Bad Advice

Lead Change Blog

Bad advice can get you in big trouble. Early in my career, I got a big promotion from Assistant Manager to Distribution Center Manager. The promotion came with a hefty raise, a move to a new city, and advice from my new boss. He’d gotten that advice from some “how to succeed” article.

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How to Become a Wealth Manager: Skills & Duties for Portfolio Management

HR Digest

The wealth manager gives holistic advice on all financial planning of an individual with capital to invest in the long term and short term. Analytical skills: Able to maximize the returns on investment and do the due diligence to get the maximum returns on each dollar invested. Wealth Manager Job Description.

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Leadership and Opportunity | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

I’ve observed the risk adverse take due diligence one step too far, the greedy negotiate too long, the impulsive jump the gun, and the plodders move to slow. The last sentance in your comment is sage advice. As the saying goes “timing is everything.&# Thanks for sharing Peter.

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The Risk of Not Taking Risks

Mills Scofield

Of course, I did a bit of due diligence into this Doug guy and said yes. ” For many people, though, “the emotional cost of not risking and having to live with that regret [is] much greater …than any career or financials … costs.” I’m so glad I did!

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Toxic Work Environments | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

People can do some due diligence before going to work for a compnay. royatkinson Thanks for including that last piece of advice, Mike. If you find that workplace contamination is rubbing off on you, you may be forced to make a change in order to preserve your own mental health. link] Donna Svei Great post Mike.

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Accidental Leaders

Coaching Tip

Companies need to do due diligence to select leaders who have the desire, motivation-and skills-to be a leader or you've failed the individual and the organization." Broadening skills (39%), to advance their career (33%), making a greater contribution to the company (33%), and power and influence (21%). What lagged behind?

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It May Be Popular, But Is It Right?

Frank Sonnenberg Online

While you may think that following the pack is a safe bet, don’t assume that they have done their due diligence. Popular Doesn’t Always Mean Right Just because someone pressures you to adopt their opinion or demands that you do something, doesn’t mean you should. In fact, they may be dishonest, self-serving, or have a hidden agenda.