Hidden habits that can derail you
Executive coach Debra Benton, author of How to Think Like a CEO, identified these six behaviors as career-killers.
Category: Advancement
Bounce back and catch the next promotion
You didn’t net the promotion you wanted … this time. So move beyond your disappointment and take these steps to win the next one.
Secret to writing a good bio
Often in the world of work, you will be called on to write a short, professional biography to post online or in print. It’s easy to fall into the trap of maximizing every accomplishment and qualification in an attempt to make yourself look as good as possible. But if that’s the route you take, you’re sure to fail, writes Jonathan Rick.
How to react in the face of failure
You’ve heard it before: If you’ve never failed, you’ve never really succeeded. So deal with failure and move on. Heed these three don’ts and adopt these three do’s.
Overcoming those career obstacles
Every career comes with its share of challenges, but great employees overcome them. Deloitte CEO Joe Echevarria recently shared his best advice for overcoming whatever career obstacles you may face.
Providing value through your work
Success is not measured by the quality you have in your own work, but by the value you offer others in their work, writes Ben Drake, communications and branding leader at be-influential.com, who offers these value-adding tips.
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What to talk about with your boss
Sometimes it can be hard to strike up a conversation with your boss about something other than your assignments, but you really should make the effort. Five topics you may want to weave into conversations with your boss:
5 tips for finding a great mentor
Research has shown that having a mentor can help boost your salary and your happiness, so if you don’t have one yet you should be on the hunt for one. Meredith Fineman has had plenty of mentors throughout the course of her career and offers five tips for finding one.
The power of introverts
Jennifer B. Kahnweiler is an Atlanta-based author, speaker and executive coach who has been hailed as a “champion for introverts.” We reached out to her to learn more about the power of introverts in the office.