It may seem like the classical chicken before the egg conundrum – I must first obtain a leadership position before I can practice being a leader – but there are things you can do today to prepare for your future role as a leader. And most importantly, leaders are more than their positions. Anyone can […]
The technical skills are important. Certainly, you can and will learn the work. But what separates a transformational leader from someone in a seat is more than just learning the work. Not having this key special is what keeps people in middle management and causes higher-level leaders to peak in their careers. Luckily for you […]
There is a myth that says in order to be irreplaceable, you must conceal what you know, not share your expertise and essentially be the single point of failure. Actually, to be irreplaceable, you must be the opposite. You must be a giving mentor, not threatened by new and fresh talent, promoting and celebrating the […]
Inevitably, as a working professional, you will find yourself in the classic situation of needing to lead and influence others over whom you have no actual direct authority. As a first-time leader, or even an experienced one, this could be a tough challenge. These people do not report to you, you do not approve their […]
Many well-meaning people can often give sub-par advice. In the mix of great career advice that I have received over the years, there have been some less than stellar tips that others have shared with me. The one that stands out the most is this: Jump Ship To Get Your Promotion and Come Back Later […]
I have heard a range of good advice to downright wrong suggestions for having a successful career. As I reflect, there is one set of guidance that I have found most effective in my recent years of career growth and leadership and here it is. Be Clear About Your Goals and Desires With Your Leadership […]
I have been in the corporate setting for twelve years now, working in over five top companies in my industry in nearly a dozen different roles. Inevitably, in nearly each setting there has been a leader that inspired me to be better – to grow into a confident influencer that helps progress the business, and […]
Growing in one’s career can seem like an unlikely dream, or one that takes a lifetime to achieve. Of course, it does take time to progress to your ideal goal of leadership and management (if that is your desire), but below are three tools and resources that can help put working professionals on the path […]
I started my career in supply chain management thirteen years ago and credit where I am to the relationships that I have formed along the way. Digging deeper, much of the relationship building habit formed from being a military child. Being in a navy family, we moved every three to five years, forcing me to […]