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What I Learned When I Quit the Rat Race

Lead Change Blog

For thirty-three long years, climbing the corporate ladder was my only goal. To achieve my goal, I had worked hard and grown through the ranks. Sail away from the safe harbor. Be absolutely clear about what your goals are for the next phase of your career. Tennessee Williams. Transitioning to a New Way of Life. “20

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How To Be Your Best-Self Leader Every Day

Eric Jacobson

Look for the goals, initiatives and projects which sit at the intersection of both contribution and passion and you’ll get an additional positive boost in performance, energy, and satisfaction. It’s important to build a strong network of support and surround yourself with other people to help achieve big goals.

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401(k) Plans: 20 Things You Should Know

HR Digest

Asset allocation: It’s important to choose an asset allocation that matches your investment goals and risk tolerance. Safe harbor contributions: Safe harbor contributions are a type of employer contribution that allows companies to avoid certain testing requirements for their 401(k) plans.

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Be The Leader You Want To Be

Eric Jacobson

Look for the goals, initiatives and projects which sit at the intersection of both contribution and passion and you’ll get an additional positive boost in performance, energy, and satisfaction. It’s important to build a strong network of support and surround yourself with other people to help achieve big goals.

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Five Essential Principles For Leadership

Eric Jacobson

Look for the goals, initiatives and projects which sit at the intersection of both contribution and passion and you’ll get an additional positive boost in performance, energy, and satisfaction. It’s important to build a strong network of support and surround yourself with other people to help achieve big goals.

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How to be Decisive: 9 Ways to Make a Decision You Won’t Regret

RapidStart Leadership

Don't take a short term opportunity at the expense of a long-term goal. Sail away from the safe harbor. Be careful not to jump at a short-term opportunity if it doesn’t move you closer to your long term objectives. Click To Tweet. Weigh the risk. Write out what the impact would be for each option if everything went wrong.

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How To Be The Leader You Want To Be

Eric Jacobson

Look for the goals, initiatives and projects which sit at the intersection of both contribution and passion and you’ll get an additional positive boost in performance, energy, and satisfaction. It’s important to build a strong network of support and surround yourself with other people to help achieve big goals.