Vision and Strategy

This is a natural time to do some thinking and planning for the year ahead. Here are some super simple ways to set yourself up for success without spending lots of time or spinning your wheels.

It’s the time of year when we set goals for the new year. These five steps are my takeaways from Stephen Duneier’s TEDx talk called ‘How to Achieve Your Most Ambitious Goals’ and some of the things I found to be useful in setting and achieving goals.

One of the worst things for a high achiever is being bored at work. It can leave you feeling disengaged and like you don’t want to do the work anymore. Here are 3 ways to create your own work and make your job more engaging.

Who do you turn to when you need career advice? Who do you consult when you need to talk through a career challenge you’re facing or a decision you need to make? Use this free resource to get the career advice you need.

Thinking and acting strategically is a big opportunity to advance in your career. But there’s a lot of confusing advice out there as to what “being strategic” really means. Discover what it really means and three ways to become and be seen as strategic.

These 25 rules will stop you from getting a promotion and advancing in your career. They’ll help you avoid gaining recognition and respect, the enjoyment of more seniority and opportunities, and getting paid what you’re worth. Are you living by these rules?

What are you excited about for the year ahead? If you want to make a change and reach new goals, you’ll need to be proactive. But planning your route doesn’t have to be hard work. Use this simple yet high impact way to make this year your best yet.

How do you keep advancing to meet your career ambitions, personal needs and financial goals when the world of work is more unpredictable than ever? There are three essential areas to focus on that will serve you well no matter what happens.

These five books have helped me to be a better leader, manager and person. When you feel better about yourself and your situation, no matter what else is going on around you, then you can bring your best to any situation. I hope they inspire you too.

Do you set goals and new year resolutions each year simply because you feel like you’re “supposed to”? There’s a more energizing and inspiring way to prepare yourself for the year to come. Ask yourself these three questions instead.

The kind of thinking that got you this far in your career won’t be the kind that gets you to the next level. As you progress, your success depends increasingly on the quality of your thinking. Is yours helping or hurting your career prospects?

Do you want to achieve your big goals and make your aspirations a reality? If so, what one thing could you focus on that will make the biggest difference to your progress between now and the end of the year? Here are four candidates.