advancement

4 Ways to Impress Your Boss

October 31, 2016
If you want to ace your performance reviews, get a raise or promotion, or be noticed, you have to be impressive. Average work might allow you to keep your job, but it won’t give you the opportunities to grow and to be noticed. Here are four ways to be impressive…
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Why You SHOULD be the Center of Attention

October 05, 2016
Decades ago, you might have done fine at work by following the advice,” Keep your head down and do good work.” Today, even if you do good work you’ll barely be noticed—but if you “keep your head down,” no one will even know you’re there. This isn’t about showboating—it’s about…
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9 Negative Habits That Can Derail Your Career

August 10, 2016
Being late: Being late to work meetings regularly can taint your reputation for professionalism. Take a few minutes the night before or during the day to plan for the day ahead and prepare accordingly. It’s more important than you think! Avoiding meetings: We can fall under the radar by repeatedly…
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6 Signs You Are Ready to Go From Manager to Leader

May 05, 2016
I was recently asked to coach a group of managers who were being considered for leadership roles in their organization. When I was hired, I was told that although they had been outstanding as managers, they needed to learn what it meant to be effective leaders as opposed to good…
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