Recruitthebest Daily Digest- What Successful Leaders Know That Others Don’t

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Health & Well-Being, Improve Academy, Leadership, Management, Personal Development, Workplace Learning Report

They know That:

‘Leadership begins with a need, not when someone wants to fill an empty leadership position.’

‘If you want to make an impact in the world, you must be able to influence people.’

‘If you focus your attention on a need that speaks to your heart, make the most of your abilities, tap into your passion, and develop influence, you can become a leader.’

‘You need to earn trust before people will buy-in, and you must earn it through character and competence.’

‘Crisis holds the opportunity to be reborn. Difficult times can discipline us to become stronger.’

‘People need to be reminded of why they are doing what they do, and of the benefits that awaits them as a reward for their hard work.’

‘If you go into leadership with the motive to serve others, the team, and the organization, it will be hard for you to go wrong.’

‘If you want to be the best leader you can possibly be, no matter how much or how little natural leadership talent you possess, you need to become a serving leader.’

‘Good leaders think outside the box and help the team break through barriers and cover new ground.’

‘If you want to become a better leader, become willing to make tough choices and uncomfortable decisions.’

‘There is no downside to adding value to people.’

Source:

John C. Maxwell (2014). Good Leaders Ask Great Questions: Your Foundation for Successful Leadership

Recruitthebest Daily Digest- Networking, Networking, Networking

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Health & Well-Being, Improve Academy, Leadership, Management, Personal Development, Workplace Learning Report

‘The goal of the initial networking meeting is to get to the second meeting. Networking is a long-term strategy of building relationships.’

‘If you’re not creating ambassadors, you’re not networking effectively. Put in the effort to prepare and do the work for your contacts so they leave impressed and ready to market you to their network.’

‘Everyone experiences a touch of Imposter Syndrome at one time or another. When it strikes, recall your achievements and know that you’re likely on the verge of a professional growth spurt, which is positive.’

‘Be prepared to start your interview with a compelling answer to the frequently asked question, ‘Tell me about yourself.”

‘Close strong with insightful questions, including the key questions, which will wipe concerns off the table and secure you as a viable candidate.’

‘Fear is a learned response- tackle it head-on so it doesn’t become an obstacle in your Switch.’

‘The job search is unfair. That’s true, but don’t complain about it; instead, use it to your advantage as a Switcher.’

‘Hirers are not always responsive. It can be frustrating, but it’s not personal. Be gracious and persistent to get the information you need to keep moving your job search forward.’

‘Keep putting 100 percent into your job search until you’ve signed on the dotted line. Unexpected obstacles can arise so don’t make the mistake of slowing down the search.’

‘Keep the ball in your court. Some things are beyond your control in a career switch, so take a lead role on those things you can conrol.’

‘Embrace the ‘middle seat.’ Your attitude can have a big impact in the job search, so choose a positive one.’

Source:

Dawn Graham (2018). Switchers: How Smart Professionals Change Careers and Seize Success