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Promotions are based on Impact, not just people skills
If you're looking to get more resources and manage a team, tell a story about how you'll create more impact.
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Chase environments that make your goals inevitable.
When things go wrong, sometimes it is more powerful to change the environment, rather than ourselves. Look to the bigger picture of people and process…
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You Can Love Your Job And Take A Vacation
The only way to sustain high performance over a long time or rapid change is to take breaks. Taking the time to recover means you love your job.
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My "go-to" Exercise For Structuring Complex Interview Questions On The Spot
An easy way to learn how to structure responses to a complex executive concern or interview question on the spot. Practice wherever 5 minutes a day!
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How To Frame Your Ideas So They Are Heard
You've done the work on an idea but it doesn't get the buy-in you need. Here are two proven ways to reframe your approach.
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How Confidence Is Self-Fulfilling in High-stakes Conversations
When you lead with confidence, others are more confident in your leadership. Here are 5 tactical things you can do to increase your confidence in your…
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How To Survive Manager Changes
When you get a new manager, treat it like a new job. Slow down your "work" and invest time in relationship building, goal-setting, and alignment.
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