Myth: “Seeking help” undermines our own ability to cope. “Seeking help” is a sign of weakness. Truth: Reaching out and asking for help is a sign of strength, confidence, commitment and resourcefulness .Asking for help can make relationships flourish, can boost career growth and can make you happier. Result: When you don’t ask for help, …
No work satisfaction• No growth• No learning• Unfulfilled potential• No clarity on career direction• No connection to purpose/passion• No work life balance• Impact on healthFEELINGS:Is this really worth it?Can I get out of this and make a better career and a better life?Is this what my life is for? Resonates? Sounds familiar?
Four effective ways to get your manager to give you THAT promotion and enhance your role. Command it instead of Demand it. But how? # Be so damn brilliant and dependable in your work that your manager can’t think of your replacement. Rather s/he worries about losing you.# Be reasonable in your expectations.# Be a …
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I don’t think so. During my career, I had to have many such conversations with individuals around performance, role redundancy, work ethics etc. In the beginning I used to be nervous. But then I became a pro in handling my anxiety, stress and emotions. After the conversation, what I generally heard : “I am so …
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If you’re hungry for the opportunity and there’s a voice in your head whispering, Ha! You’re not ready.”This voice is your wake-up call to prepare.For a smooth ascent from wherever you’re at now, try these strategies. DEVOUR KNOWLEDGE DELEGATE RESPONSIBILITYBe good at delegating work as taking it on. Your bosses want to see how you’ll …
In the course of my journey I gathered insights that went on to shape my understanding my learning about few aspects of the professional career. Things that I struggled with, stumbled upon and re-wrote differently. They may resonate with you, help you to re-write or even challenge few insights. Learning Number 1 – Academic brilliance …
