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How Chance Influences Our Career

The Horizons Tracker

The role of chance A second study , by Audencia Business School in Paris, also found that chance plays a considerable role in our careers. The majority of the participants (62.17%, or 424 respondents out of 682) reported having experienced a chance event that significantly influenced their careers.

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How To Get Noticed (and Promoted) at Work.

Rich Gee Group

Here's a comprehensive guide to getting noticed—and promoted—at work, complete with action steps and book recommendations to propel your career forward. Action Steps: Identify key influencers within your organization and find ways to connect with them. Invest in learning new skills relevant to your career goals. Final Thoughts.

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New Report Reveals The Pervasiveness Of Accent Biases At Work

The Horizons Tracker

Accents not only help us to distinguish where someone may originate from, but also influence how we perceive their character and their capabilities. Rather depressingly, nearly half of the employees surveyed reported that they had been mocked for their accents in social settings.

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How Do I Gain Respect When My Team Doesn’t Like Me?

Let's Grow Leaders

Use This Approach to Gain Respect and the Influence You Need. Plus, if your team doesn’t respect you, you’re not going to have the influence you need to make an impact. Here are three common reasons you could be losing influence (and what to do to regain respect and the impact you need). What would you add?

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How to Become Your Boss’s Favorite Employee

Career Advancement

Tell your boss about your career aspirations and map out a plan toward achieving your goals. As you do these things, you’ll build a great deal of momentum in your career, which will continue propelling you forward. As your visibility and influence increase, you’ll experience a positive feedback loop occurring.

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Leading Without Direct Reports

In the CEO Afterlife

One direct report does not make you a leader; nor does ten. Yet, the moment you have direct reports, you are EXPECTED to lead. Think about the millions of people in the workforce who do not have direct reports. Craft or Career. Decades ago, I was moved by a business school article entitled, “Craft or Career.

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Build Strong Working Relationships with Executives at Work

Career Advancement

Getting to know the key executives in your company will propel your career forward. Thus, focus on working to build strong relationships with the people who hold the most influence over your career. However, getting ahead in your career means strategically prioritizing how you use your time.

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