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Career tips for 2020 and beyond: Tip Seven
R-e-s-p-e-c-t If you want your colleagues to respect you, demonstrate self-respect and the capacity to establish and maintain boundaries – hard as the latter can be. When it comes to establishing and maintaining boundaries, that’s the focus of my latest…
Read MoreCareer tips for 2020 and beyond: Tip Six
Here’s another tip for you Network, internally and externally. Step up to the plate as a contributor; volunteer and seek out or create opportunities to stretch yourself professionally and personally. Contribute to the greater good rather than viewing networks as…
Read MoreCareer tips for 2020 and beyond: Tip Five
Here’s the fifth of my 10 tips for you Communicate professionally. Consider that your attitude, body language and choice of words shape and influence your reputation. If you’ve been to any of my presentations, you’ll know of my focus on…
Read MoreCareer tips for 2020 and beyond: Tip Four
Let’s start February with Tip Four Identify people you admire; study and learn from those who hold roles that reflect your aspirations. Study how those people communicate. Observe how they respond to challenges and opportunities. Identify their habits, strengths and…
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