Honor the commitments you have made to others. When it comes to your career you are as good as your reputation and your credibility. Always play the long game and look at least 3-5 years ahead (go further out if you can as well) and keep your goals in mind as you make decisions. Show determination, commitment and endurance when …
If you are the smartest person in the room, leave that room
Smarts and intelligence can be seen attributed to different aspects and behaviors, but we all generally agree and know when someone is smart and when they are not. If you have observed that you are frequently the smartest person in meetings and on projects (assuming a great degree of self-awareness here) the time may have come to consider finding a …
You will grow and you will learn, but you will never “make it”
Each of has has our own goals that we want to accomplish and those goals are frequently modified before they are actually realized. As we achieve our goals, we set news ones and that process never ends for most people. There is always something we want to accomplish, whether professionally or personally and as such one rarely even reaches the …
How to staff your team during training
Providing training to your team is essential in order to continue improving the quality of services you offer as well as to enhance career development opportunities. However, when training takes place, it is important not to neglect services you currently provide. The actual staffing process depends on the size of your team, services you provide and training opportunities and schedule. …
5 interview questions to ask employer
You are nearing the end of an interview where you have been asked a number of questions and now it is your turn to ask a few of your own. While there is no requirement to ask questions, it is always a good idea to do so as it shows interest, preparation and desire to join the team. Having said …
Set clear expectations, you are not a puppet
As the (wo)man, the myth, the legend continues to grow and your capabilities, accomplishments and skills become known to a wider audience you will often begin receiving invitations to join projects and tasks outside your current core responsibilities. These are great opportunities to learn new things, meet new people and help others with what you know so please take advantage …
Who keeps you levelheaded and balanced?
Who is your trusted friend or a family member who is absolutely allowed to call you out on your BS and tell it like it is? Who is that person who has your best interests at heart and helps you evaluate and focus your decisions, ideas and opportunities? Whoever they may be, they are of great value and importance to …
Take risks and realize your vision
At times we must take risks in order to advance, move forward, learn and grow. Taking risks is not comfortable and natural for most people, but those who do challenge themselves outside their comfort zone are those who most frequently benefit and reach the next level. Historically, the greatest contributions to mankind were done by men and women who didn’t …
How to improve job interview skills?
I love how creative my friends are, but using real job interviews as mock interviews? Now, I’ve heard it all. Allow me to explain. A friend of mine has been on a career advancement search in recent months and as one of his references I was privileged to the positions he has applied for. While all of them were within …
Take your talents where they belong
If you are unhappy, unfulfilled or lack challenges where you currently are, please leave. Life is way too short for you to waste it away where you don’t belong. Think about your talents and capabilities and then take them where they would have the greatest positive impact on lives of others. Providing value to others will result in revenue generation …