As you may know, I host a free Q&A session every month. (You can sign up to be a part of them here.) During this time, I put on my “career coach” cap and answer questions submitted by participants related to your career and workplace issues. It’s truly one my favorite things to do!
Oddly, there seems to be a handful of the questions that get asked over and over again. One of them goes something like this:
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Not long ago, I wrote an article on the topic of chronic complainers. It focused on how to deal with these kinds of folks because, let’s be honest, no one likes a whiner. And yet, it seems most workplaces are crawling with them.
But then it dawned on me…What if (dare I say it) YOU are the pesky complainer in your office?
Ouch.
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I am a firm believer that all growth starts with understanding yourself. Before you can grow as a person or as a professional, you have to first know who you are and why you do what you do. This skill is commonly referred to as “self-awareness,” and it’s an important element of emotional intelligence, which is widely considered a key factor in life and career success. Taking time to improve your self-awareness is one of the most powerful things you can do to support your development.
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Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of “How to Make Smart Career Decisions.”
Career decisions shouldn’t be taken lightly. Whether you’re considering a promotion, a new job or an entirely new career, it can be hard to know what the “right” choice is. One bad decision can create a series of negative consequences (both personal and professional) and repairing the damage done can take years.
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Description:
Goals are supposed to be motivating and inspiring. However, too many professionals set career goals that lack meaning. Consequently, they fail to create a sense of commitment or excitement. A meaningless goal is nothing more than a waste of attention and resources.
The solution is to engage in intentional goal setting. When you take the time to create purposeful goals that truly resonate in a powerful way, your chances of success increase exponentially. More importantly, you experience greater joy in the goal setting (and goal getting) process.
[Read more…] about How to Set Meaningful Career Goals (Webinar)Join us for this month’s free webinar on the topic of “Strategic Career Management Fundamentals.”
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Successful careers don’t just happen; they are the result of an intentional, strategic process. It’s about more than just setting goals—it also involves actively managing your behavior, engaging in continuous self-reflection and improvement, tracking your progress, and keeping an ever-vigilant eye on your next steps.
All too often, professionals fail to truly embrace the principles of Strategic Career Management. Many set goals, and some even create plans for achieving those goals. But few actually follow a structured path for getting there. As a result, they lose focus and motivation.
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