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Here are 5 ridiculous reasons you feel like an imposter at work
Sign up for SmartBrief on Leadership today for free. A successful Silicon Valley businessman was contacted by a foreign intelligence officer, and I interviewed him about the relationship. He was...
View ArticleLearn to write accomplishment statements as success stories
Sign up for SmartBrief on Leadership today for free. I’m a big believer in documenting your achievements, but I realize that it can be hard to talk about yourself and your successes in a positive but...
View ArticleCareer planning in the age of uncertainty
Sign up for SmartBrief on Leadership today for free. Another extraordinary year recently came to a close – and by all indications, we may be in for another one. Continued COVID-19 concerns. Supply...
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What quitting your job won’t fix
Sign up for SmartBrief on Leadership today, free. It was the third session I’d had with Lee, a talented engineer working for a large multinational firm. He had been selected to participate in a...
View ArticleHealing the long-term effects of COVID-19 on careers
While “long-haul COVID” is a term used to describe the lasting health-related effects associated with coronavirus infections, leaders are also witnessing the potentially long-term effects of COVID-19...
View ArticleSuccess statements show employers how you’ve added value at work
The process of creating success statements is to craft short pitches that accurately and positively portray the value you bring to your organization. These statements effectively highlight your skill...
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Reclaim your authentic self by learning how to keep it real
The past two years has caused many of us to get lost in the struggles of everyday life. Here is an approach to restore your energy, vitality and reclaim your authentic self. As an executive adviser and...
View ArticleTake a regular day of rest
A regular day of rest — a sabbath — is an important leadership practice because it enables you to fill up your tank so you can serve others. And taking a sabbath helps put your brain in task-negative...
View ArticleWhy don’t women brag at work? How to practice self-promotion
Is your career feeling a little stagnant? Are your peers getting ahead while you seem stuck in one place? Lack of upward mobility is one of the most common complaints of women in today’s workforce....
View ArticleWhy owning your value is essential for career and life
The Great Resignation, a pandemic phenomenon marked by an exodus of workers from their employers in 2021, has quietly been years in the making. Bureau of Labor Statistics data show that there has been...
View ArticleYour LinkedIn network’s huge! Here’s why that’s a red flag
There’s a virus spreading that isn’t the one you’re thinking of. Instead, it’s the profusion of “I’d like to join your LinkedIn network” requests that seem to daily bloat inboxes, at least my own....
View ArticleIn defense of office politics
“Office politics” often gets a bad rap. It’s thought of as the domain of catty gossip, shady backroom deals or sycophantic compliments reminiscent of the movies “Office Space” or “9 to 5.” Thankfully,...
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What’s the surprising secret to retaining great employees?
I graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree in business and took a job as a management trainee at a fancy department store. It wasn’t long before I was offered a position as a department manager,...
View ArticleImproving the college-to-career pathway for CPAs
The certified public accountant licensure model is transforming to ensure incoming CPAs possess the skills and knowledge necessary in a technology-driven marketplace. As the profession endures this...
View ArticleHow anyone can be a mentor
This post is by Lisa Z. Fain in partnership with Weaving Influence, a full-service digital marketing agency. Since launching 10 years ago, Weaving Influence has helped clients launch more than 150...
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How mentoring an experienced employee works
A multinational manufacturing firm had long neglected investing in talent development for several groups of outstanding employees. It was now beginning to feel the pinch from a competitor that was...
View ArticleThe secrets to greatness for female leaders
There are few environments more electric than a group of professional women sharing their lived experiences. It’s in these conversations — with their candor, empathy and tenacity — that female leaders...
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4 shifts to improve annual performance reviews
The end of the year brings with it a host of traditions and rituals. Budgeting. Holiday events. And the annual performance review. If you’re like most people, you’ll spend an average of 40 hours...
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Where does executive presence matter most at work?
Early in your career, you may have, like many of my executive coaching clients, been given evaluation reports that read like a checklist — accomplish these tasks, master this skill and gain this level...
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3 good words of recommendation
What would you say if you had to give a recommendation for an executive being considered for a new leadership role? Baldoni A colleague of mine was presented with this challenge and, on the spot, came...
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