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The most effective people are lifelong learners. They grow their careers by leveraging their strengths, compensating for their weaknesses, taking on new challenges, and “playing well with others”. For do-it-yourself career coaching, check out our free success tips.
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Your exposure to higher level managers is usually limited, so you need to make a good impression when you have the opportunity. After all, the managers above your boss can affect your pay, promotions, assignments, and even your job security. Whether they are in business, government, or the non-profit sector, all executives appreciate certain things. Here are a few ways to make the most of your encounters with the higher-ups.
In every career, there are certain moments when you can either make an outstanding impression or commit occupational suicide. The key to success is recognizing when those moments occur and responding appropriately. Here are ten situations where many careers have been made or broken.
Mentors can be extremely useful in your career development. But how do you know what to look for in a mentor? And what exactly do you do with one? Here are some suggestions for making the most of a mentoring relationship.
Want that promotion? Here are nine things to avoid doing at your workplace to help your chances.
Although no one enjoys being criticized, we should try to view criticism as useful feedback. At best, we may learn about habits or traits that we need to change. And at the very least, we will better understand the other person’s viewpoint. Critical feedback can help you improve, both personally and professionally. The most effective people invite helpful criticism through Critical Feedback Discussions.
Recently, a manager sent us this email: “Some of our employees are clueless about how to dress or act in a professional office, but they become hurt or angry when told about the problem. Would you please write something about unprofessional office behavior?”
Based on the mail we receive, many managers and coworkers are concerned about this issue. So here are the Top Twelve complaints that people send us. Are you or your employees guilty of these “professional sins”?
Office parties represent both opportunity and risk. On the one hand, you can develop better relationships with your colleagues and get to know people that you would never meet otherwise. Some people use parties for serious strategic networking.
At the same time, however, uninhibited party behavior can destroy your career. Just ask the guy who decided to moon everyone from the top of a staircase. Or the one who wrote “F**k the company!” on a handy whiteboard. Or, much more seriously, the woman who killed two people while drunkenly attempting to drive home.
So whether you view your office party as a career building opportunity or simply a time to relax and have fun with your colleagues, remember that this is not just a social occasion. You may be partying, but you’re still at work.
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