How To Shape Your Career For Success

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in BriSights, Health & Well-Being, Leadership, Management, Personal Development, Workplace Learning
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‘Recognize the signs of potential stagnation … and early success.’

‘Know your worth in dollars and influence.’

‘Leverage the momentum that comes from beating expectations.’

‘Learn to spot the early signs of career skid. When things go sideways, be strategic.’ … ‘SKID: Self-assess. Keep your power. Increase equity. Deliver performance.’

‘Be willing to move on if you can’t get back on track.’

‘Identify the qualities that make you different.’

‘Build a substantial professional reputation in your community and your field.’

‘Lose the guilt. You can’t have a successful long-term career without taking care of yourself.’

‘Think ahead: What opportunities can you create for the future by saying yes now?’

‘Once you have’ve made a choice, trust your gut and go for it.’

Source

Grace Puma and Christiana Smith Shi (2024). Career Forward: Strategies from Women Who’ve Made It

How To ‘Raise Your Game’

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‘Learn your strengths and weaknesses, inside and out, because self-awareness makes everything else possible.’

‘Control the controllables. Don’t get caught up in things outside your frame of influence.’

‘Care about the results so much that you are willing to do what it takes to get there.’

‘Knock out distractions. Consider how to spend your time wisely and efficiently. Be ruthless in trimming the ‘fat’ from your day.’

‘Listen with empathy and purpose.’

‘Never quickly judge who or what is worth paying attention to. Be open.’

‘Don’t be a jerk, but make sure your confidence comes through in how you talk and do your work.’

‘Don’t forget the importance of selling your vision, inspiring and convincing other committed people to get on board.’

‘Don’t treat others the way you want to be treated. Treat others the way they want to be treated.’

‘Set goals that are both realistic and just out of reach– belief will help you cross the divide.’

‘Begin with fulfilling the current role. Do what your team needs you to do, not what you want to do, what you feel like doing, or what is convenient for you.’

Source

Alan Stein Jr. and Jon Sternfeld (2019). Raise Your Game: High-Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best