What Success Really Looks Like What does success really look like? Many believe success is a life full of finer things – a fancy car, a big house, an impressive job title, and an attractive spouse. You might reassess your definition of success when you learn that people who have accumulated all those things are no happier than anyone else. Why? Because these things do little to enhance the quality of a life. The achievements listed above serve one purpose: to impress others. Living in a large house usually means spending 80% of your time ...

What It Takes to Get Promoted Prepared for a Promotion Did you know? Your performance is only a mere 10% of the equation when it comes to getting a promotion. It’s necessary to perform well, of course – it’s what keeps you employed and puts money in the bank. But it takes a lot more than that to move up to the next level. Pat Riley once said, “Being ready isn't enough; you have to be prepared for a promotion or any other significant change.” So how can you be more than ready? Where should ...

Advance Your Career Through Visibility Outside the Office Career Advancement Want to advance your career? We all know that a positive personal brand, excellent workmanship, and building connections within your company play a starring role in your career trajectory. What’s often overlooked is that what you do outside the organization may also be a factor.  How you show up outside of the 9-5 can position you as a thought leader, build new connections, and raise your visibility inside your company – and out. It’s entirely possible that your next job offer or big client will ...

Advance Your Career Through Sponsorship Career Sponsorship If you’re ready to get on the fast track in your career, there’s no faster track than sponsorship by someone with the power to help you on your way. This might sound like mentorship, but some nuances differentiate a sponsor from a mentor. You may already understand what a mentor is and what they do, from connecting you with a wider network to sharing advice and experience or just being available to brainstorm your latest great idea. But they don’t necessarily influence your promotions or pay. A sponsor ...

Aligning a Career with Your Strengths To find the career you were made for, you must first develop a basic understanding of your core strengths. We're not talking about knowledge or skills; those are things you've learned and practiced along the way. Think of strengths as part of what makes you, well… you. These are the natural attributes that give you a significant advantage over the competition. If your immediate reaction is, "I'm not particularly good at anything." – perish the thought! Nothing could be further from the truth. But the law of attraction applies: ...