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What I Wish I Knew When I Started My Career (Part One)

Lead Change Blog

I’m blessed enough to get the opportunity to speak at universities all over the country and the question I’m most often asked by students is, “What do you know now that you wish you knew, back then, when you started your career?”. Here are eight of the things I say; tomorrow I will share seven more: You Own Your Career.

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What I Wish I Knew When I Started My Career (Part Two)

Lead Change Blog

In yesterday’s post , I shared eight things I know now, that I wish I had known when I had started my career. Being agile and ready to bend and adapt to changing circumstances is an absolutely vital skill set to develop if you want to have a career that’s as frustration free as possible. But not over the long run.

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Three Strategies to Encourage Good Mental Health in the Workplace

Leading Blog

As an international speaker, mental health expert and author, I have been fortunate to travel around the globe throughout my career meeting with hundreds of business owners and entrepreneurs about mental wellness. A happier team equates to higher commitment, creativity and productivity. The Domino Effect of Positivity.

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Preview Thursday: Make Learning Deliberate

Lead Change Blog

Lynne’s favored style of Deciding meant that her go-to response for any situation allowed her to critically evaluate a situation and commit to a solution. In uncharacteristic fashion, Lynne did not try to diagnose or fix a problem. This will create a new experience, and the cycle continues again.

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How to Get a Glow Up: Transform Your Life and Shine Bright

Talent Anarchy 1

These could include your physical health, mental well-being, personal style, career, relationships, or any other aspect that matters to you. If your goal is to revamp your wardrobe, you can start by decluttering your closet, researching fashion trends, and creating a budget for new clothing. Here’s how to do it effectively: 4.1

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Working in our Dash: What’s the Meaning of It?

The Practical Leader

The Meaning of Work: Job, Career, or Calling? Any job can become a career or calling, and any career or calling can become a job. Often, there is little loyalty or emotional commitment (“work is a four-letter word”). Career Mark achievements through income, advancements, power, or prestige.

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How to Get Ahead: Self-Directed Learning

N2Growth Blog

Yes, I did it the old fashioned way — I bought books and read them. It’s laughable by today’s standards, but, back in 1988, I spent countless hours in the New York City Library doing the research needed to complete my first book…and, it was that first book that launched my career.

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