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13 Stupid Sentences That Will Derail Your Career

Let's Grow Leaders

I wish HR would teach a course on the really stupid sentences people say at work. The post 13 Stupid Sentences That Will Derail Your Career appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. But there’s no code of conduct to protect against the stupid, disempowering words I often hear […].

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How Leadership Development is Hurting Your Career

Let's Grow Leaders

He’s taken a gazillion courses. Career & Learning Communication career development leadership development' ” I asked, one of those coachy-interviewing questions people like me say to bosses and peers of folks we’re working to support. We’ve all given him plenty of advice. It’s exhausting.

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Career Development: Are Online Courses Worth It?

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The Secret to Developing Employees Who Would Rather Not Grow

Let's Grow Leaders

It’s not about piling on new projects or suggesting another course to take. How do you see your career evolving over the next few years?” By helping your team members develop—even when they’re resistant—you’re future-proofing their careers and your team’s success. So, what does that look like? Growth can be subtle.

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Informational Interviews: Not Just For Rookies

Let's Grow Leaders

A common misconception is that “Informational Interviews” are only for folks starting out in their career. Sure informational interviews are a great idea for the new college grad, but they can be game-changing later in your career as well. Of course I didn’t call them that.

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4 Reasons Underdogs Will Rule the World

Let's Grow Leaders

They Were Deeply Committed: This course was an elective. They Embraced Feedback : Throughout the course I had been worried that their accent would make it hard for their English speaking audience to understand. They Didn’t Expect a Handicap: There were no office appointments asking me to understand their plight.

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What Can Leaders Learn from Elite Athletes About High-Level Performance?

Leading Blog

They Exercise for Excellence Of course, physical fitness is necessary for athletic performance. During her tennis career, Serena Williams maintainedand still doesa healthy, largely plant-based diet as part of her philosophy of eating to live rather than vice-versa. Meditation can also involve mental imagery.

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