Month: March 2026

Recruitthebest Daily Digest- Asking For What You Want

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

‘Hiring managers expect you to negotiate. Done respectfully, it can both increase your earnings and enhance your relationship.’

‘Even if presented with a good offer, sleep on it. Chances are there is something extra- a sign-on bonus, additional vacation time, flextime- that will benefit you.’

‘There are many perks that put money into your pocket at the end of the month in addition to base salary. Understand which are meaningful to you.’

‘As a Switcher, you may need to take a hit on compensation; however, don’t let that one factor override all the positive gains that come with the career change. Money is the only one piece of the larger career-switch puzzle.’

‘Choosing between two solid offers can be difficult. Consider multiple factors such as your direct boss, longer-term opportunities, and company culture when deciding.’

‘Failure is a learning opportunity that is par for the career-switch course! Get up, dust off, and keep on moving forward.’

‘Branding and networking are ongoing activities for professionals. Career management isn’t an occassional event. Find ways to micro-network and make brand deposits to strengthen your reputation in the market.’

‘Take time to slow down and evaluate how your actions are influencing your career goals. There may be things you can start or stop doing that will have a major impact on your success.’

‘Don’t forget how you got where you are. Keep your eyes open for chances to help others attain career success. None of us are successful without the support of others.’

‘Focus on the value you bring to the job rather than the experience you don’t have (yet!).’

‘Clarity comes through action!’

Source:

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

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