At some point in your career vulnerability WILL BE used against you. Does this mean you should never be vulnerable again? What should you do if this happens to you?
In an era where technological evolution is relentless, the need for continuous professional development is more critical than ever. Ginni Rometty, the former CEO of IBM, recognized this early on and revolutionized how her company approached learning and innovation. Under her leadership, IBM instituted “Think Fridays,” dedicating one day each month to employee development and knowledge expansion.
In an era dominated by rapid technological advancement and digital innovation, staying updated and competitive in one’s career is more crucial than ever. I always tell leaders, think of yourself as an app that needs upgrading and bug fixes on a regular basis. Thanks to ChatGPT it’s never been easier to do this.
One of the things that I don’t see anybody talking about is the decline in work ethic. I hear this time and time again from the leaders that I work with and interview, especially off camera. The general theme is that “work hard” has become akin to a bad phrase to utter inside the organization. We are scared to talk about sacrifice, doing more, and going above and beyond.
Feeling stuck in your quest for career advancement despite your ambition and hard work? It’s a common challenge in today’s fast-paced workplace. Simply putting in extra hours and taking on more tasks often doesn’t lead to the desired recognition or progression. The key lies in adopting smart, strategic approaches.
We all make mistakes, but did you know there is a right and wrong way to talk about them at work?
Wonder Woman can fly and has super strength and speed. Spider-man can shoot webs from his hands, climb walls, and has amazing reflexes. Wolverine has claws that grow from his hands, can heal himself, and has enhanced senses.
Today’s episode is with Caryl Stern, a passionate leader and philanthropist, and former CEO of UNICEF, and the Walton Family Foundation. We discuss the importance of being open to new opportunities and the art of making impactful career choices.
There once was a time where everything you needed to know for your career was taught to you by the educational institution you attended and the company you worked for. Today by the time you graduate with a four year college degree most of the information you will learn will be outdated and perhaps obsolete. We have to take our professional and personal development into our own hands. We can no longer rely on educational institutions or corporations to give us all the tools and all the training we need to be successful. […]