N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

If your company’s long-term business plan requires the acquisition, or retention of the uber employee then your business not only has a risk management issue, but it is likely not scalable. Talent is clearly a plus as long as it is a value add and not a business requirement.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Let me be blunt – you won’t earn anyone’s respect, at least not the respect of anyone who matters if your concern for career success overshadows your concern for the well-being of your family. Think About Your Legacy: Create a legacy that transcends your career.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Would you dare sabotage your own career over a workplace squabble? Before the HR manager could be called in for an intervention, the intern packed her bag and left the office never to be seen again. Other reasons include feeling undervalued and undermined at 34% or a lack of career growth opportunities at 33%.

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Art Petty

OCTOBER 23, 2020

The post Career Caffeine—What to Do When You Don’t Get the Promotion appeared first on Management Excellence by Art Petty.

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Terry Starbucker

JUNE 4, 2017

Many (many) years ago at the beginning of my management career, my new boss asked (no, ordered) me to read the book “ The Peter Principle ”, by Laurence J. I had just received one of the best and most important lessons I’d ever get as a leader, and better still, I got it early in my career. Especially when it comes to hiring.

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Rich Gee Group

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

It’s a word that often carries different meanings depending on where you are in your career. Visibility: It’s Not Just What You Know, But Who Knows You Whatever your career stage, success hinges on what you know and who knows you. Networking. For some, it’s an indispensable tool for growth; for others, it’s an afterthought.

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General Leadership

AUGUST 20, 2018

No Longer Desperate for Work, Veterans Seek More Meaningful Careers. The department cites that of the three million plus post-9/11 veterans employed in the civilian workforce today, less than 40 percent hold management, professional and related occupations. Originally published by Guest Author, Karen Ross, at sharpdecisions.com.

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Rich Gee Group

APRIL 28, 2014

When you communicate, you need to keep a sharp eye on the person you are communicating to. ” If you catch yourself saying these and other choice phrases — you might need to tighten up your communication style. Communication is a very complex process. The post Your Communication Skills Stink. appeared first on Rich Gee Group.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 24, 2022

You’re a good manager. Many managers complain about team infighting, missed deadlines, focusing on emergencies rather than priorities, and a general malaise of new work, ideas, and solutions. You listen to your people. You help them with obstacles. You try your best to be a better leader. You aren’t getting the ‘hot’ projects.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 3, 2022

Skirbekk explains that throughout the world, the cost of raising a child is rising, with this consisting both of direct costs and the opportunity costs for women who so often have to sacrifice their careers after child birth.

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Art Petty

OCTOBER 16, 2020

I've been on the receiving end of several great individuals' wisdom and support during my career. The post Career Caffeine—Why You Need a Sponsor More than a Mentor appeared first on Management Excellence by Art Petty. Focus on Growing Your Influence With a “Clean Power” Approach.

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Terry Starbucker

MARCH 6, 2014

Practice Full Spectrum Management . Why do some managers always have to add the “but”, I wonder? Thank you all for joining me for this series; these are lessons that mean (and have meant) SO much to me in becoming a more human leader, and I hope that they can also make a big difference for you. Teach Instead of Tell. Trust the Facts.

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Miles Anthony Smith

JUNE 5, 2018

45 Career Advice Experts Share Their Blueprint for Career Success (Plus Leaderboard)​ Does your career seem to be a struggle at times? It’s why I wrote my book Why Career Advice Sucks™ … to share the stories of my own career success and failures and help you grow your career more quickly.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Entrepreneurship isn’t so much a career as it is a way of life. You’ve probably heard that learning a second language is a great way to advance your career; it undoubtedly is, especially for people who want to garner a competitive edge over their colleagues or peers. Connect with communities. Or so you think.

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Art Petty

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Here are four ideas to help you survive and thrive when you find yourself working in a sharp-elbowed environment. The post Four Big Ideas to Help You Cultivate Influence in a Sharp-Elbowed Environment appeared first on Management Excellence by Art Petty. Related Stories Want to Lead Change at Work?

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Management Excellence

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

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Lead from Within

JUNE 10, 2018

Successful entrepreneurship and productive leadership require a sharp focus and high effectiveness. 9. Manage your energy. Focus tip: You will not have razor sharp focus overnight. Sometimes we miss deadlines and unfortunately we even put off important things and then we wonder where our concentration has gone.

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Next Level Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

In a truly innovative move, the new management team rewrote the employee handbook giving the green light to profanity and dirty jokes “because a loose, fun, nonlinear atmosphere is important to the creative process. The example from the Trib is extreme in that it’s rare for management to codify bad behavior as official company policy. 

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The flip side of this is that the majority also thought that working remotely would be harmful to their careers. “Our findings bring into sharp focus the benefits that having more autonomy over a work environment has brought so many disabled people in the UK. Invest in training and supporting line managers. For employers.

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Art Petty

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

The post Career Caffeine—How to Uncover Your Professional Value Proposition appeared first on Management Excellence by Art Petty. It's time to form and articulate your professional value proposition.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 9, 2018

Keep it sharp and you’ll make a great impression by having the answer at hand before anybody else has time to pull out their smart phone. They can take the form of an acronym (like ROY G BIV for the colors of the rainbow) or a rhyme, like “I before E except after C.” N A T I O N A L B E S T S E L L E R.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

We recognize that our people are very busy, because business is strong and volumes are at historic levels,” said Nicole Sharp, a Goldman spokeswoman. “A Seeing the workload and tales of mental stress and even suicides, young graduates prefer to go in for alternative choices of consulting and tech careers.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

MARCH 10, 2020

That’s why we must draw a sharp distinction between right and wrong and be consistent in promoting those principles and applying deterrents. The fact is that punishments are reactive — administered after an offense is committed. Instead, we should promote strength of character , solid personal values, and personal responsibility all the time.

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Chartered Management Institute

JUNE 25, 2024

Here, he reflects on the power of early-career recognition – and highlights the importance of taking stock, making big moves and going the extra mile Not everyone is destined to turn their early dreams into a career. For Latvia-born Daniils Jakovlevs, that shift saw him winning awards and launching a new career.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Picture this: You’re standing at the base of a majestic mountain – your career. Boston Consulting Group tells us that resilient leaders are better at crisis management. Continuous learning is like keeping your leadership blade sharp. Hey there, Future Leaders! You’ll face storms.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 24, 2011

Being sharp means being succinct. For example, as a designer/writer, my skills are not well applied to bookkeeping or financial management. If you rely on searches for your background research, so will those you work with (if they are sharp). Additionally know what you have to trade. Rehearse your pitch. Mine your backyard.

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Art Petty

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

There's no doubt that in sharp-elbowed organizations, noisy, manipulative individuals can be the ones gaining the plum assignments and key promotions. The question, "Do I have to be a jerk to get ahead?" is spoken out of frustration.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 19, 2020

A candidate who demonstrates a broader and growth mindset is a sharp person and is always open to learning new things and skills. It also means training managers and supervisors on the best practices for managing a high-performing workforce. . How to handle high performers. Don’t burden them with stress or micromanagement.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 20, 2021

I don’t remember where the idea originated first – and it is certainly not unique to me, but I have utilized a personal advisory board for most of my career in leadership. Look for sharp leaders. One thing I love helping leaders do is managing the transitions in their leadership and life.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 8, 2023

This includes understanding when and how to recall a dish, notify management, and communicate with the affected customer. Employees should also be trained in using sharp tools and heavy equipment safely to prevent accidents and injuries. Staff should be trained in the correct response to a food safety incident.

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Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

General Charles Jacoby is a military leader whose career culminated as four-star Commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. In emergency management, Hurricane Sandy stands out. Risk management is now a fully-developed rich scientific discipline. Leo Tilman is the founder of Tilman & Company, Inc.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 28, 2018

Even the most dynamic and driven entrepreneurs and professionals can find themselves falling into something of a professional slump at some point in their career. Sometimes this works, but often it’s just a smokescreen that covers up poor personnel management in the workplace. Consider branching out and expanding your services.

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HR Digest

MAY 8, 2023

The process of conducting a performance appraisal can be a daunting task for many managers and HR professionals. Providing effective performance feedback examples and performance appraisal comments can help managers provide constructive feedback that empowers employees to achieve their goals.

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HR Digest

MAY 3, 2021

As the COVID-19 crisis takes a sharp turn from government to business, the issue of redefining jobs moves up the agenda. This very nimble organization allows Amazon employees to build their own path by owning their development, their career, and their future. In other words, your experience and trajectory at Amazon is in your hands.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 22, 2023

Not surprising, managers at every level are struggling to adapt to this new dynamic, balancing both employee satisfaction and corporate productivity. From managing people and processes to enabling success. Not only do those mental models not apply, but they also become a liability in a changed world.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 30, 2019

Ultimately, you can’t easily switch career unless you can be confident that your skills are transferable – or that you don’t need them to build a successful presence. Indeed, as escape rooms are designed to keep the mind sharp, they can be an ideal activity for retirement homes. #6. You can’t build an escape room without good puzzles.

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Deming Institute

MARCH 14, 2017

A resident of Brentwood, Tennessee and an avid supporter of the Nashville Symphony, Gipsie was an international consultant to organizations on management, quality improvement and statistical methodology. She finished her teaching career with a few years at Belmont University in Nashville before retiring.

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