Dawn Lennon
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1Vickie Elmer's comment on my recent blog post about pivotal moments included great questions on how to recognize the turning points in our careers and then what to do about them. So I wrote a second post--more of a how to. How good are you are spotting the moments that are your turning points? Any secrets to share? http://wp.me/pJhPc-r2
30 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, Inspiring Leadership, Career Changers and Entry-Level Young Professionals2 more
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2Every career has a series of pivotal moments that bring success or disappointment. The better we are at spotting and acting on those moments, the more likely we are to make good choices. What have been your most significant pivotal moments? How did you spot them? Where did they take you? Here are a few that might interest you. http://wp.me/pJhPc-qU
30 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, Inspiring Leadership, Career Changers and Entry-Level Young Professionals2 more
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3When we’re feeling lured into the "job haters" club, it's often time to reexamine our jobs through a wide-angle lens, so we can see the big picture. What are your key indicators that a job is the right fit for you? Here are some of mine. http://wp.me/pJhPc-qO
31 weeks ago from Career Changers and Entry-Level Young Professionals
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4Some time ago I asked for your opinions on employee development at work, particularly what was lacking. Your views were incorporated into a presentation I gave today to HR professionals. I believe our development should be a shared commitment by us and our companies. But when it isn't shared, we need to take the lead. What are you doing to keep growing in your career? I wrote some ideas in this post. http://wp.me/pJhPc-qE
31 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, Inspiring Leadership and Entry-Level Young Professionals1 more
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5Self-confidence is essential to our success and often a struggle to keep strong. When your self-confidence flags, what to you do to lift it up? Here are some thoughts: http://wp.me/pJhPc-qy
32 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, Career Changers and Entry-Level Young Professionals1 more
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6We often forget that exit strategies are as important to career changing as they are to business dissolution. After all we're the sole proprietors of our lives, which are our businesses. Preparing to leave a job is important whether it's our choice or not. How do/have you planned for a job change? Here are some of my suggestions. http://wp.me/pJhPc-qp
32 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer and Career Changers
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7Negative labels at work can get heaped on us for lots of reasons. It's getting rid of them that's the challenge. What have been your experiences? Here are some thoughts on what I call the "big positives" needed to counteract those negatives. http://wp.me/pJhPc-qj
33 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, Inspiring Leadership and Entry-Level Young Professionals1 more
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8We hear that there's no "I" in team but there is. There are the helpful "I's" and the detracting ones. When does your individualism help and how can it hurt a team? Here's a look at how the Phillies top 4 pitchers set an example. http://wp.me/pJhPc-q8
33 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer and Inspiring Leadership
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9Being willing and able to talk to people is the centerpiece of a successful career, but it isn't always easy to break the ice with some people and keep it open. What techniques have you used to open up conversations? What was the benefit? http://wp.me/pJhPc-pX
34 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, Inspiring Leadership, Career Changers and Entry-Level Young Professionals2 more
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10Feeling disrespected at work can close us down. Sometimes we may also be perceived as being disrespectful without being aware of it. What have been your experiences with disrespect? What have you had to do about it? http://wp.me/pJhPc-pQ
34 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, Inspiring Leadership, Career Changers and Entry-Level Young Professionals2 more
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