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How to Make an Even Better Career Elevator Pitch

Let's Grow Leaders

Use this Simple Technique for a Better Career Elevator Pitch. Do you ever think of exactly the right thing to say — your perfect career elevator pitch — the moment you walk away from the conversation? This moment in my career helped launch me into the next level of leadership at the company I worked for.

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How To Build a Future Others Don’t See

Leading Blog

If you want to push your career and your organization forward, you need to get bold. Follow humans around to understand why they do what they do. How to Engineer a Hot Streak Science tells us that you are likely to experience a hot streak after a period of intense exploration. Ask bolder questions.), No exceptions.

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Beyond the Drama: How to De-Escalate an Emotional Conversation at Work

Let's Grow Leaders

What to Say Next to Destress an Emotional Conversation at Work When people are fired up, angry, and defensive, it’s tough to have a productive conversation. Followed closely by burning microwave popcorn. Frustrations and resentments build up and poison the work. One person gets defensive, and the other person responds in kind.

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How To Get Noticed (and Promoted) at Work.

Rich Gee Group

Standing out and moving up the ladder requires more than just showing up and doing your job. Here's a comprehensive guide to getting noticed—and promoted—at work, complete with action steps and book recommendations to propel your career forward. Invest in learning new skills relevant to your career goals. Final Thoughts.

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How To Achieve Early Career Success

Eric Jacobson

“By 2025, experts predict that Millennials and Generation Z will make up the majority of the world’s workforce. They are two of the most populous generations on earth, and they’re going to have to navigate a work world full of unprecedented challenges,” explains Mark Zides , author of the book, The #PACE Process For Early Career Success.

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Fuel Your Career: 17 Critical Skills When You’re a Young Leader Hungry for Success

Let's Grow Leaders

To distinguish yourself as a young leader, build your knowledge, focus on results and relationships, and speak up. How does your organization make a difference to your customers, clients, or constituents? As you learn the answers to these questions, focus on how the work your team does makes a difference. Give it time.

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How to Encourage More Courage on Your Team (Team-Building Activity)

Let's Grow Leaders

First, we know from Dr. Amy Edmondson’s research on psychological safety, that how we think about the past matters. People are more likely to hold onto a negative experience with speaking up or taking a risk, than a positive one. This activity reminds your team of the times they WERE BRAVE and how it made them feel.