Creating the Career You Want – Tip #34

Creating the Career You Want – Tip #34

Have you ever decided to power through your day, feeling like you have so much to do that you can’t take any breaks? Have you ever expected your team to power through the day – and perhaps even the night – and frowned upon anyone stepping away from the...
Creating the Career You Want – Tip #33

Creating the Career You Want – Tip #33

Do you know why you do what you do? Deep within you are powerful forces that drive and motivate your behaviors – these are your personal values. They are the invisible force behind the decisions you make and the actions you choose. If you can identify and...
Creating the Career You Want – Tip #32

Creating the Career You Want – Tip #32

So you found a mentor – that’s great! Now the question is – do you have a sponsor? While a mentor can come from any level of the organization, a sponsor is someone with power who will use their political and social capital to help further your career....
Creating the Career You Want – Tip #31

Creating the Career You Want – Tip #31

Who do you turn to for advice and support? Who around you provides encouragement and counsel when you need it most? If no one comes to mind, consider whether it’s because you haven’t put the effort into developing these relationships or whether you’ve succumbed to a...
Creating the Career You Want – Tip #30

Creating the Career You Want – Tip #30

Luck happens when preparation meets opportunity. But what happens when you have put time and effort into building technical skills, developing a personal brand, and growing networks, and you still don’t see the opportunities you need to propel your career forward? You...