In your career, one thing is for sure that you will make quite a few decisions. Good decisions will bear fruit for some time and the bad ones will haunt you for a longer time, a really bad decision can even cut short your career.?Nothing tests your leadership skills more than your ability to make…
Entrepreneurs may be independent in comparison to those in service, but they may face tough times. How do you thrive in business even in hard times? Do you want to turn entrepreneur to become your own boss or because you do not relish working under others? Entrepreneurship can be very fulfilling and exciting, but there…
True success is not just keeping your job, but being famous by excelling in the workplace. Being famous in your company for the right reasons is an uphill task especially if the company is composed of highly competitive people. The hard work and toil needed to become famous should not deter you from trying it…
Riley Pat said – “You have no choices about how you lose, but you do have a choice about how you come back and prepare to win again.” The difference between winners and losers is how they handle losing. No one can completely avoid troubles and potential pitfalls are everywhere, so the real skill is…
For women leaders, this might mean reaching out to mentors, peers, and even individuals outside their industry to gain fresh insights and perspectives. Failing to invest in these relationships can lead to a narrow view of leadership and missed opportunities for collaboration and growth.
To fast track your career, it’s crucial to have a well-defined growth plan. Imagine starting your journey without a map; you might eventually reach your destination, but it will take much longer.
Last month, I went to Omaha for the annual?Berkshire Hathaway?shareholders meeting. It?s always a lot of fun, and not just because of the ping-pong matches and the newspaper-throwing contest I have with Warren Buffett. It?s also fun because I get to learn from Warren and gain insight into how he thinks. Here are three things…
We are limited by the beliefs we set in our mind, history shows that successful people are able to break these shackles and unleash their potential. The difference is the?? T ??between?Can Do?and?Can?t Do. The ? T ? is your Thought. In an episode of Sex and the City, the lead character Carrie Bradshaw, once…
A distinguishing characteristic of a rising star is the ability to reflect on and learn from each experience. Before embarking on a new project, discussing with your manager the skills and knowledge you aim to acquire can set clear development goals.
As LinkedIn is a business that started in a living room, much like Virgin began in a basement, I thought my first blog on the site should be about how to simply start a successful business. Here are five top tips?I’ve?picked up over the years 1. Listen more than you talk We have two ears…
Perhaps the most critical aspect of building a successful career is the narrative you tell yourself. The stories we internalize about our abilities and potential play a pivotal role in shaping our professional journey.
Once a quarter?or so, I find it valuable to step back and ask:?How am I doing? Otherwise, you can end up consumed by work for years at a time and not be really happy, or not be really getting anywhere. So it?s helpful to take some time to step back and check in with yourself….
Why do some people achieve their goals while others fail? I believe it’s because successful people manage to overcome five barriers that, in many cases, guarantee failure. Here are those barriers and how to overcome them: 1. Uninspiring Goals When most people set goals, they envision a “thing,” such as a particular amount of money,…
Richard Branson founded Virgin in 1970 at the age of 20, and he hasn?t looked back. He?s the only entrepreneur to have built eight separate billion-dollar companies in eight different industries ? and he did it all without a degree in business. “Had I pursued my education long enough to learn all the conventional dos…
Recognize any of the platitudes on this list? Here’s why you should stop using them–now. Whipping out a platitude isn’t just annoying. Using some platitudes also shows you’re lazy–and not just in words but in actions: “Work smarter, not harder.” What happens when you say that to me? One: You imply I’m stupid. Two: You…
?That?s one small step for a man, one giant leap for Mankind.? Neil Armstrong has finished his current inning on Earth for the time being; he is and will remain a legend for generations to come. How did the small boy from Wapakoneta, Ohio make it big in life? Neil Armstrong was born on August…
How much does the first hour of every day matter? As it turns out, a lot. It can be the hour you see everything clearly, get one real thing done, and focus on the human side of work rather than your task list. Remember when you used to have a period at the beginning of…
Justin Bieber, Justin Bieber, Justin Bieber, Justin Bieber echoes in the hall where he makes an appearance. Justin Bieber has 43 million Facebook fans, 22 million twitter followers and 2.9 billion YouTube view and has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide. Recently, for a show in Dublin, Beliebers snapped up 28,000 gig tickets in…
When a new boss comes on board, it’s a time of significant change for the team. It’s natural for team members to have reservations and questions about this transition.
Many companies today are looking for leaders, not just managers, to take on greater roles within the organization. As a result, competition for higher-level positions can be fierce. Leaders have the ability to inspire others and foster teamwork, which leads to achieving results. No matter what your current position is, becoming a leader can help…
From the top rungs of the management to the first line worker, everyone across sectors is looking for ways to be more productive at work. There are no magic pills to boost productivity and caffeine only helps so much. The other option of working extra hours to increase your productivity screws up your work life…
Last week I met up with a former client who I had not seen for some time. He was disappointed with himself because, although he had set himself some career goals for the New Year, everyday stuff had taken over and he had done absolutely nothing about them.? I persuade him that all was not…
The biggest limiting factor which hinders growth of successful young managers to middle management is their inability to delegate effectively. There are only so many working hours in a day and you can do only so much all?alone. It?s time that you used the power of cloud computing by leveraging the resources available in your…
Work- Life Balance is one of the most debated topic in today?s world. Some believe that this is?not being looked at holistically?and may not be doable. Jack Welch, former GE CEO says that -?There?s no such thing as Work- Life Balance . There are work- life choices, and you make them, and they have consequences.?…
One of the common challenge employees face is how to manage?e-mails, not be managed by it. Time is a zero sum game. You can spend your precious time on an e-mail or spend it on doing something else. ?As on date e-mail is the most heavily used mode of business communication. As per a research…
Needs are a very personal part of our makeup, ranging from a deep desire to be recognized or to be independent. We do not consciously choose our needs, they emancipate from our unconscious deep within us. Once needs surface they are not optional ? they need to be satisfied for us to function best. Wants…
Remember, a well-crafted career development plan is your roadmap to long-term success and satisfaction in an ever-changing professional landscape. Take charge of your career today and pave the way for a rewarding tomorrow.
How to set your goals is more than a question; it’s a pathway to self-discovery and achievement. By setting clear, well-timed goals, leveraging your network, ensuring fair compensation, measuring success against your values, and keeping faith in the process, you take control of your destiny.
Knowing what the ingredients of a successful life are is important in terms of our social, professional and personal lives. Taking these principles to heart will also ensure that we reach obtain the maximum benefit from all relationships that we forge on these three levels. Here are some of the principles that drive successful people:…