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Are You Ready for Your Transition?

Transitions can be difficult as you move to another role. Coming into a new role there is an overwhelming feeling that there is so much to learn and accomplish. Being able to demonstrate success quickly requires intentional focus during the first 90 days.  An article on successful transitions by McKinsey showed that close to 50% of people may fail during their transition if they aren’t focusing on the right things.  Here are some areas highlighted by this article that you should review and…
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Monday Morning Leadership Q&A – 7/2/2018

Client Question: “I put on this persona with people that I have all the answers when I really don’t.  I guess I don’t want to show anyone that I have any weaknesses.  It is exhausting and I would like to show up differently.  How can I do that?” You have taken the first step which is to recognize that you are masking who you are with other people.  You have admitted that you don’t want to show any weaknesses.  Why is that? …
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Friday Focus Video 6/29/2018 – Where Is Your Focus?

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Can A Mindset Shift Make You Realize That Your Current Job Is Great?

Have you experienced job dissatisfaction?  I think we can safely say that it has happened for all of us at some point throughout our careers.  When this occurs, the natural thought process is that you should start to look for another role so you can be engaged again.  What if you could do that with your current role instead? Simon Sinek published an article on Getting a Better Job which suggests that a mindset change could make all the difference in how you view your…
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How Can You Choose the Right Path for You?

Yesterday’s post on questions that you should ask yourself throughout your career reminded me of the importance of being intentional with your career. I wrote one of my first blogs on my own realization that I didn’t do a good job of planning my career. I have no regrets about the great jobs that I had, what I learned and the wonderful people that I met…all of those things brought me to where I am today. However, now that I…
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Are You Providing the Value You Want in Your Career?

I recently read an article by Anisa Purbasari Horton about the questions that you should ask yourself throughout your career stages.  The interesting thing to me is the change in how you think about your involvement and what you want to accomplish throughout your career.  Here are some of the questions from the article highlighted at each career stage: Early in your career you are likely asking these types of questions: “What do I want to get good at doing?  “What kind of…
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Monday Morning Leadership Q&A – 6/25/2018

Client Question: “I have some people on my team that struggle with being succinct. I want everyone on my team to be heard, but how do I ensure that we can get through a meeting on time?”   This can definitely be a challenge because some people are verbal processors and actually talk as they are thinking about it.   This is why it can go on for longer than they may intend and they can be viewed as someone who rambles on….
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Friday Focus Video 6/22/2018 – It’s Time to Let Go

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What Should You Do at Your Next Interview?

Here are a few more tips to use when doing your next interview. If you know someone else who is about to be interviewed, share these tips with them too! Tip #1 – Pay attention to everything around you from the moment you get there until you leave. Here are some examples: What does the company entrance look like? Is it easy to navigate with signs for visitors/clients? Do they have spots for hybrid cars? Do certain levels or award…
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What if You Showed Up in a New Way for Your Interview?

When you go in for an interview, your goal is to prove to the person interviewing you that they should hire you, right?  You will most likely go into an interview armed with persuasive answers and examples to verbally share what you have already done that will translate into being able to do this job for them.  What if you found a way to show them what you could do for them?  Here are some ideas: Bring a portfolio of your work that demonstrates…
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