Do you have a big personal goal that you don’t know how to achieve? SWOT it! SWOT is not just for organization strategy. First, imagine yourself accomplishing this new, big goal. (Check here to learn more about The Power of Goalsetting.) Next – with that goal in mind – ask yourself: What Strengths do I have that can help me achieve that goal? Don’t list all of … [Read more...] about SWOT Your Personal Goals
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Top Qualities of Successful Leaders
What does it take to be an excellent leader? People have been opining about this for centuries and there are literally more than one thousand definitions of leadership – each with their own data set and perspective. My view is – read about the different perspectives and take what resonates with you. Here is a recent list from an article in Harvard Business Review. I … [Read more...] about Top Qualities of Successful Leaders
Questions For You To Ask Your Boss
As you start a new job, two of the important questions you should ask your boss – as you review your written list of job responsibilities – are: “What criteria will you be using to judge my performance?” “What are your most important priorities for me for the next three months and why?” As time goes by, here are some other good questions to ask your boss during your … [Read more...] about Questions For You To Ask Your Boss
Enrich Your Network
A strong and broad professional network is very important for a variety of reasons, including: Call on them when you need advice They can help you promote your personal brand Make you aware of professional development opportunities Provide support for promotions Inform you of new job opportunities And it can be fun to get to know others! You need more … [Read more...] about Enrich Your Network
Improve Your Onboarding
Do your new employees have a great first day and first week? After all of the time and money you spend figuring out who to hire, it is very important to make sure you onboard new employees well. A positive experience can set a new employee on a trajectory to be very effective and grow into a longtime contributor. Following are some great ideas from a Harvard Business … [Read more...] about Improve Your Onboarding