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How to Become Your Boss’s Favorite Employee

Career Advancement

Striving to be a top performer, not only doing what is expected but taking on higher-level projects and responsibilities whenever possible. State specific, concrete project outcomes, illustrating what your successes mean for the company. Volunteer for more challenging projects that help you meet the personal goals you’ve set.

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Powerful Phrases to Deal With a Credit Stealer or Idea Thief

Let's Grow Leaders

Stop that Credit Stealer and Get the Recognition You Deserve “I was in a meeting the other day, and one of the executives thanked my boss for the success of a project I’ve been working on all year. The really infuriating thing is that she had NOTHING to do with that project. And you know what she said next? Thank you.

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Create Commitment: 12 Habits to Build Agreement and Accountability

Let's Grow Leaders

Ignite Action: Turn intentions into activities Habit: I get things going—moving the conversation to create specific plans When your team has tight conversations that lead to meaningful results, trust and morale improve along with the team’s capacity to make even more meaningful decisions. The project may require a team.

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Your career will soar if you avoid leaders’ #1 blind spot

Michael Lee Stallard

Many leaders unknowingly sabotage their careers by wrongly assuming their employees are actively engaged in their work. They feel employees’ enthusiasm and energy — or lack thereof — and recognize the bad results of an organization with overall morale problems. Help Employees Achieve their Career Aspirations.

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Tips To Improve Your Business and Project Management Skills

Strategy Driven

If you want a corporate career as a business manager or a project manager, you are aware that meeting and exceeding goals and objectives are key to your success. They need dedication and time on your part and a focused guidance to help you achieve your career goal. You just have 24 hours in a day. Learn from the past.

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The Right Foundation for Your Career Advancement Strategy

Strategy Driven

However, Bob’s career advancement strategy had not panned out as he had hoped. Despite the external image Bob projected, he still struggled privately with feelings of inadequacy. In my experience, character, defined as one’s mental and moral qualities, is the foundation for effective professional development and career advancement.

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Leading by Learning: Carving Out Time for Your Self-Development.

Rich Gee Group

Reclaiming Your Time: Strategies for Busy Managers As a manager, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the workday, from leading team meetings and managing projects to resolving conflicts and making crucial decisions. Amid all this, finding time for personal development might seem like a luxury you can't afford.