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R Is For Reboot

 When I am conducting trainings in organizational behavior it is always interesting to me that some participants are actually shocked that there are those in the workplace who have no motivation or desire to move up in their organization and/or take on challenging projects. Instead these individuals are content to just do their job each day, collect their paycheck, and that is it. However this can come with some consequences. If a person does not make any effort to enhance their professional development it can backfire in the long run. It is not only the perception in the company that they are "not a go-getter" but they also become stale because their skills are becoming obsolete in this ever-changing work environment. Status quo just doesn't cut it anymore but many don't realize it until it is too late. So stop with the excuses of lack of time, money, motivation, etc. and do something about it. Being a whiny broken record is not going to get you where you want to be...
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S Is For SWOT

 Even if they are well thought out, some journeys just do not go smoothly . A person can face some small bumps in the road and others could encounter huge obstacles. This could lead a person to think about these questions - "What do I want to do with my career?"; "Why do I no longer feel fulfilled with what I am doing?"; and "Why am I so stuck?" Although you may have the stamina to survive, the long-term effects and stress could be catastrophic. Why wait until you have a major wake-up call when you can do something about it now? The answer for most of my clients is that they do not know where to start. A SWOT analysis can help. Although this is a strategic planning technique that can be used to help a person or organization identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to their business competition, it can also be an interesting exercise in determining your next career move. If you want to have a visualization, picture yourself in a b...
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T Is For Tribe

 Your career journey is not just about the path you set out for yourself but also for the people who you interact with along the way. The issue is that many enterpriseregion this is a solo adventure but the most successful people realize that their "tribe" is extremely important for them to advance in their career - and their life! This group does not only have to consist of people who worldgettogether with like colleagues and bosses but also other influencers in your life. Mentors and executive coaches provide valuable assistance because they are not bound by inner company rituals, rules, etc. Instead they can serve as an objective sounding board to you while you define your goals and the methods on how to achieve them. Keep in mind that mentors do not necessarily have to be older than you. They are subject matter experts so they give advice usually on a particular topic. Other members of your tribe could be colleagues in your industry such as manufacturing or retail. Othe...
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