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How to Avoid the 5 Career Derailers

Leading Blog

W HY DO SOME careers stall while others flourish? The careers of one-half to two-thirds of managers and leaders will derail. “At At some point, over half of us will get fired or demoted—or our careers will flat-line, and we won’t reach our innate potential. They have become overspecialized thereby limiting their careers.

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Facing Challenges | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Regardless of where you are in your life and your career, I can promise you one thing; you will consistently be faced with challenges and obstacles along the way. M [link] mikemyatt Hi Mark: You point about chosen beliefs is an astute one. My question is this: have you taken the time to do the necessary planning?

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Leaders: Born or Made? | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

They need to know where they want to take their people (that comes from having knowledge, goals, and/or beliefs therefore is developed). link] mikemyatt We are in agreement on all points Dan. The real key is not whether or not you are naturally gifted, but rather what steps you take in developing toward your full potential.

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Efficient vs. Effective | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

The mechanistic world of the industrial age continues to have a grip on our belief system. Thanks for sharing Tom. susanmazza Excellent and important distinction Mike. I think we focus on efficiency because that gives us "permission" to focus on the things that we can control.

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Front Line Leadership: The Keys To Managing Millenials, Part 1

Terry Starbucker

Recently a survey was conducted that asked preteens about their long term career aspirations - the top three were sports star, pop star and actor. The distinction of famous vs. infamous has been blurred, and recognition for recognition sake is now the norm.

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Talent is Never Enough

Leadership Freak

Toward the end of their lives they came to appreciate and respect each other but for much of their political careers they were rivals. Adams and Jefferson, Founding Fathers of the United States, didn’t always like each other. Jefferson’s skilled compromising skills offended a dogmatic Adams, for example.

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Success vs. Significance | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Taking from my own experience, I've been lucky to be successful (measured by quick progression up the career ladder, material comforts etc) and yet I'm still working on being professionally significant. "False" beliefs, a lack of sincerity, or any belief system that is not genuine can be harmful.

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