Career
Having this trait makes you 4X more effective as a leader
According to the Yale School of Management. No, it's not influence, power, or ranking and you don't have to be the smartest. The trait is called Relational Energy. I.e. How positively you energise those around you. Where's the proof? A study from Yale School of Management found that leaders who...
Are you sabotaging your own job search without even knowing it?
If you've been sending out application after application only to hear crickets. You might be unknowingly sabotaging your job search. Here's how: #1 The shotgun approach Applying to every job under the sun might seem like a good idea, but this often backfires. By failing to target your search,...
Do this if you’re quietly looking to change jobs.
To avoid that awkward conversation with your manager. Follow these 4 steps: Go to your LinkedIn profile and click [ I want to… ]. Click [ Find a job ]. Select your job preferences. Under ‘Visibility’, select [ Recruiters only ] and click [ Save ] Now recruiters can see you’re...
Most leaders don’t have a clue how to coach their team.
Use this simple coaching framework to increase your team's performance. Coaching. It's not just a buzzword. It can lead to: Increased engagement Better relationships More autonomy So, what's this framework? Well, it's called GROW. It stands for: Goal - What do you want? Reality - Where are you now? Options - What could you do? Will...
Why burning bridges is as bad as it sounds
Have you ever considered leaving a job with a figurative (or literal) "🎤 drop"? Here’s why it’s not worth it. #1 The world's a small place Believe it or not, the professional world is smaller than it seems. You're likely to cross paths with former colleagues, bosses, or clients...
10 realities you need to accept to grow your career
#1 No one owes you anything Take initiative. Your career is your responsibility. #2 The comfort zone ISN'T your friend Growth happens when you step out of your comfort zone. Don't let fear of failure or complacency hold you back. #3 Good workers, get more work Learn to say no and avoid...
Most leaders handle employee resignations wrong
You might ask, how? Well, they end up: - Taking it personally.- Reacting emotionally [or angrily 😬].- Letting it create a negative work environment. Here are some tips on how to cope with resignations - the right way. #1 What's the situation? How your employee resigns will give you the...
5 career myths to stop believing
#1 The 'perfect job' is out there. Unfortunately, perfect jobs don't exist. And that's okay. As your interests, technology, and industries change, so will your 'ideal job'. Be adaptable and open to change. That's your golden ticket to enjoying work. #2 Work hard, and you'll earn a raise. Unless you...