Creating the Career You Want – Tip #38

Creating the Career You Want – Tip #38

Building relationships can have a profound impact on your career. We’ve talked about being strategic about building those relationships, and we’ve shared tips about developing mentors and attracting sponsors. At the same time, it’s important to recognize that not all...
Creating the Career You Want – Tip #37

Creating the Career You Want – Tip #37

What do you want to be known for? What’s your current reputation and what is your desired reputation? Are they the same? You can actively work towards developing the reputation you want – the reputation that can lead you to the opportunities you need to move...
Creating the Career You Want – Tip #36

Creating the Career You Want – Tip #36

What’s your first reaction when someone starts talking about politics – not politics as it relates to national governance, but the politics that happen within your organization? Do you shudder and think to yourself, “I hate politics” or “I don’t do politics?”...
Creating the Career You Want – Tip #35

Creating the Career You Want – Tip #35

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Although it officially comes just once a year, I think we should bring the spirit of Thanksgiving into our everyday experience. After all, what we’re really talking about is gratitude and giving thanks. Much has been...
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...