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Success stories, resources, and additional inspiration
Inspired by a Swiss . . . Army Knife
There’s nothing more useful than a Swiss Army Knife. If you’re thinking about a career change, here’s my “Swiss Army Knife” of tools you can use as you embark on your journey.
What’s Next? You’re Hired! Dejected to Delighted.
Dejected to delighted. That sums-up the experience one talented mid-career professional had recently when she navigated a complicated career move.
When EXIT isn’t the only option
Four bold letters, blazing in red, pointed this client in the direction of her next career move. Was there an alternative to making an EXIT? Discover the power of a simple 3-question quiz.
Intentional Change
When you’re intentional, the changes you make align with your vision of what’s possible and you’re confident they’re right for you. However, we often encounter resistance. Here are a few examples of what happens when the people in your life realize they can’t escape adapting to the changes you’ve introduced:
Inspiration: Watch, Read, and Motivate
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WATCH
COVID-RELATED CAREER MOVES
You are not alone. Career moves, COVID edition by Robin Ryan, Forbes
What if . . . we go back and rethink the way we work? 4 lessons the pandemic taught us about work, life and balance | Patty McCord
INNOVATION
What three qualities are shared by innovation communities across the globe? In this TED talk, Linda Hill explains how to manage for collective creativity.
RE-THINKING
You, But Better. Change is hard. Listen as Katy Milkman, author of How to Change, explains how we can use our minds to do what’s good for us.
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LEADERSHIP
‘Build Your Reputation as a Trustworthy Leader’ by Rob Carucci
COMMUNICATION
Raise your profile. ‘How to Speak Up in a Meeting, and When to Hold Back’ (hbr.org)
TEAMWORK
Resilience: The capacity to face and overcome adversity. Here are 4 ways to build a resilient team
RE-THINKING
Tamala Edwards interviews Wharton professor Adam Grant on his latest book, Think Again, the power of knowing what you don’t know.
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MOTIVATE
COMMUNICATION
“Eight Ways to Put Anyone at Ease.,” Gwen Moran, Fast Company
FIRST THING FIRST
At the start of the day, when you sit down to work, ask yourself one question: What would get done if I only had until 10 AM to work today? Do that first.
MOTIVATION
Have you tried these? Three brain hacks to boost your motivation when you need it most by Bell Beth Cooper
RESILIENCE
“Five Ways to Build Resilience Every Day,” by Shamash Alidina