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5 Common Mistakes That Can Kill Your Promotion
You work hard for a promotion and give it your best shot. But what if your hard work isn’t enough? What if you’re not doing the right things? Worse yet, could you be making these mistakes without knowing it and killing your chances?
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How to Build Your Network in 5 Minutes a Day
Your network is one of your most important assets. But how can you fit networking activities into your already overstretched day? Use this simple strategy. It has generated the most “quick wins” for me and it will for you, too.
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9 Capabilities to Achieve Career Success
At any given point in your career, people will be forming opinions on whether you’ve “got what it takes” to make it to the next level. Which of these capabilities would make the biggest difference for you if you worked on it now?
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What to Do If You Lose Your Job
These days, there’s no such thing as job security. Whether you’ve lost your job or fear you might, these 12 steps can help you make a better transition. And some of them are worth considering even if you’re gainfully employed.
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3 Keys to Success in Your Career and Life
There are three fundamentals when it comes to becoming successful in career and life. They help you find people who get what you’re trying to do, support you in your efforts, and inspire you to be your very best.
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Networking Lessons From Sir David Tang
Sir David Tang was often referred to as Britain’s best-connected man. He was a networker extraordinaire. Here are some lessons you can learn and apply from his experience to be better at networking and growing your network.
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5 Strategies for Closing the Confidence Gap
The confidence gap is where your self-perception is lower than your actual abilities. The danger of falling into this gap is that it can lead to less promotions, opportunities and pay. Discover what you can do to close the gap so you can bring your best self to the world.
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Why Focusing Solely on Your Job Limits Your Career Potential
In my experience, there are seven reasons why staying focused solely on your job can derail your career. If you want to live a rich life, filled with multiple interests, opportunities and joy, then discover what to do differently.
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How to Advance Your Career With the 51% Rule
The 51% Rule can save us from negative outcomes as individuals, as managers, and for the organization as a whole. Better yet, it can help bring out the best in you as a manager and a team member.
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How to Choose Projects That Have Promotion Opportunities
Are you on the lookout for a project or team that will provide you with promotion opportunities? Or maybe you’ve been asked to join a project and you’re wondering if it will help you get promoted? Here’s what to look for to help you decide.
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5 Things You Need to Know to Win a Promotion
Hoping for a job promotion is not a strategy. Getting promoted requires a strategic approach, having a plan, and taking purposeful action. And creating a plan for promotion is simple if you focus on the 5 Ps of Promotion.
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3 Common Mistakes that Stop You Getting Promoted
Going after a promotion is stressful and not a straightforward process. So the last thing you want is to make simple mistakes that could cost you your promotion. Here are the three most common mistakes when going after a promotion.
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How to Handle Regret
Do you ever compare yourself to others and regret some of the decisions you made, or feel like you’re not good enough? If you have, then you’re not alone. Here are three strategies I’ve found helpful in shaking off and preventing those comparisons.
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Want to Be a Better Leader? Ask These 2 Scary Questions
What if there were two questions you could ask your team that hold the key to helping them be more productive? That help you be a better boss and deliver better results. But asking these questions can be scary. Would you ask them?
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Are You Spending Your Time Wisely?
Have you ever stopped to think if you’re spending your time wisely or wasting it? A recent experience made me step back and think about all the ways I waste my time. Here are four takeaways that will help you make better decisions on how to spend your time.
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