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It’s tempting to focus on results. After all, we tend to get recognized and rewarded based on the results we produce. But, it can be counterproductive or downright bad for you when you focus primarily on the result.
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Caring too much about a result can be as detrimental to progress as not caring at all. Here are three ways that caring too much can show up as a liability and what you can do about it.
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We all need help at times but needing to ask for help can often feel embarrassing and even humiliating. If you find it hard to ask for help, discover when you need to ask for help and how to make it easier.
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The more senior you become, the more you will be called upon to make tough decisions. When you’re under pressure to make an important decision, this checklist will guide you through the decision-making process.
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For most people, the thought of attending a big networking event is less than appealing. I recently attended an event where I took a fresh approach and had a great experience. Here are 10 things you can do to make your next networking event a win for you too.
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We all have a chip on our shoulder about something. The problem is that other people can see it even when you don’t and this can hurt you. When a question or comment puts you on the defensive, here’s how can you manage it better.
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We all have limiting beliefs that keep us playing small, but it doesn’t have to be that way. If you can recognize that limiting beliefs are just thoughts that you’ve given authority to, you can free yourself up to accomplish more. These five steps can help you.
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If I had to pick one skill that has helped me be a more successful leader, colleague and family member, it would be listening. The benefits of being a great listener are huge. But, unfortunately, most people don’t listen well.
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We can’t always choose the people we work with. That’s why knowing how to build relationships with people you don’t like is an important skill. Here are five things you can do if there’s someone you don’t like but have to get along with.
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It can be hugely frustrating when circumstances around you make it impossible to accomplish new goals. Here are four things you can do to get out of a career limbo.
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If your team is like most, then everyone has a specific role. But could you be missing opportunities to improve your team and move it from good to great? Here are three things you can do to help create an environment where everyone can fulfill their potential.
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Without the generations of mothers who have come before us, we wouldn’t be who we are today. On this Mother’s Day, I’d like to pass on three lessons I’ve learned from the mothers in my life so that they may help you too.
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At some point in your career, you are going to have that big break. When that time comes, you’ll want to be ready. While there are probably 100 things you could do to prepare, there are three that will make the biggest difference.
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Are you spending so much time doing your job that you don’t have time to work on your career? Here are three things you can do to work on developing your career and your potential, even when you have no time.
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This person recognizes your talent and cheers you on to your wins. They have your back, support you through tough times and help you believe in yourself when there’s doubt. Do you have someone like this by your side?
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In my personal quest for productivity, I’ve tried many tips, tools, strategies and apps. Some have stuck but most have not. The good news is I’ve found a few that have stood the test of time. Here are three strategies that are helping me most.
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When we’re unhappy at work, we naturally think we have two options: either leave for another job or suck it up and stay. But what if you could use your voice in a constructive way to influence outcomes and change things for the better?
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It was a hard decision but I made a late-career change and I’m glad I did it. But we’re all different and there’s no single “right answer”. So here are eight things to consider when deciding to make a late-career change.
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