How ‘To Take Charge Of Your Career’

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‘Looking at crisis is one way to identity and learn from thought leaders.’

Expand your options, don’t limit your thinking.’

Focus on what you know how to do using simple language.’

‘Performance is important, especially early in your career, but image and your spheres of influence count more as you climb the corporate ladder.’

‘Success requires networking at all levels.’

The world is your classroom, take advantage of all it has to offer.’

‘Your job is to use research and open-ended questions to identity pain first, then opportunity.’

‘Transitioning to a new industry is like learning a new language.’

Don’t be silent: ask for assistance and demand people treat you as an individual.’

Reinforce the desire to have people speak with you directly and not make assumptions about what you will or will not do.’

‘You must take the time to build new relationships and networks to identity job opportunities.’

‘You must become comfortable speaking the language of the new industry.

Source

Ted Fleming (2020). Develop: 7 Practical Tools To Take Charge Of Your Career

How To Find Your Power

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Choosing the path less traveled may be challenging, but it can lead to extraordinary destinations.’

Be too good to be ignored.’

‘No matter who you are, what you do, how much money you make, or how successful you become, nothing lasts forever, and sometimes, it is just time to move on.’

‘Glass ceilings are made to be broken.’

Learning how to ask for, and get, what you want is a skill that will serve you well your entire life.’

‘The hardest part of looking for a job is often the last step before success. Keep pushing through, for just around the corner, your next great adventure could begin.’

‘When you focus on making a life, instead of making a living, you often end up with the best of both worlds.’

Never be afraid to know your value, in dollars and cents. Professionals who know what they are worth, what others are paid, and when to move on to a job that pays more, ultimately find themselves in positions where they are paid fairly.’

‘Being loyal to yourself should always come ahead of being loyal to anyone or anything else.’

‘Sometimes, all we need is a bit of an identity crisis to figure out where we belong.’

Always be on the lookout for new friends, new connections, and new opportunities; people have landed jobs because of someone they talked to in an elevator, airplane, or bar.’

Source

Robynn Storey (2024). Career Confidence: No-BS Stories and Strategies for Finding your Power