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I am honored to introduce another Executive Author, Don Victor, to our candid conversations series. Don is senior executive and currently head of a division of 300 people. Don is a senior executive, and is currently the head of a 300-person division. I am so pleased that he agreed to be an Executive Author for my website. He has over 25 years of experience, and he has so many stories to tell. I look forward to learning from him with you through this candid conversation. ...
Not getting the promotion we were expecting can be devastating to our self-image. I am here to tell you that you are not alone. In fact, not getting promoted can happen to the best of us. What is important is how you handle this unexpected news and what you do next to keep advancing in your career. ...
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Welcome to the first candid conversation with one of our Executive Authors, Louis Johnston. Candid conversations are frank interviews I have with business executives regarding a personal story or some lesson they learned from their career. ...
Previously, we discussed the first part of this real life situation that Jessica is experiencing. Today, we will finish this topic on how to break into a managerial role with a follow up discussion I had with Jessica a few weeks later. Here is her follow up email updating me on her situation and some new challenges she is facing. ...
In any job search, it is your job to sell your skills and convince prospective employers that you are the best fit for a job opening. Being able to sell you skills in any job search situation is important. It is even more critical to master this skills if you are trying to do a career change – move into a new industry or functional role. ...
It may be hard to think about saying no at work, but sometimes it’s necessary to do so to protect your reputation as well as manage your stress level. This 20 minutes podcast is a live coaching discussion with me regarding why, when, and how to say no at work. There are definitely legitimate reasons and appropriate times to say no. As you will learn, it is beneficial to you and the company to practice how to say no at work. ...
To succeed like an executive, you not only need to know how to excel at your current job, but also need to know when it’s time to leave and how to best find your next job. Most people has at least 8 to 10 jobs in their lifetime. Don’t wait until you know you want to leave a job to start job search. It’s important to network early and often while still at work in order to find a great next job. ...