Looking from the outside the chaos brought about as a result of change is intriguing, educational and addicting to watch. As an insider it is frustrating and causes feelings of inadequacy, uncertainty and frustration. Big business has recently experienced such change. Your challenge is to be an insider and react as an outsider. Since change springs innovation and a new normal, find the opportunity in change.
When frustrated it is always easier to tell others what the problem is with them, but unfortunately those who approach their career from that perspective will find that that path leads them to a dead end in the maze of career advancement.
Debra Sandler considers her job a blessing. She is worldwide president for McNeil Nutritionals, L.L.C., a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary that offers consumers nutritionally based products like Splenda, an artificial sweetener that can be used in the battle against obesity and diabetes.
If you are one of the many who are frustrated about not receiving the elusive position you have had you eye on, ask for a performance review and make it work for your benefit. Do not approach it from the perspective of what you did wrong, but rather what you can do to improve your opportunities for career advancement. Feedback shouldn’t be something that happens to you. It should be something you can take control of and make happen for your benefit.
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The rapid expansion of global networks and teams and the need for innovation and creativity for companies to maintain a competitive edge, means that the way work is done will continue to change. To survive this period of quantum change, your company needs leaders at every level. We want to help you to find your opportuntity.
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Asking doesn’t come easy for most. But if you don’t ask for want you want you won’t get what you want. To avoid having to ask we convince ourselves that we shouldn’t have too, believing that our work speaks for itself and that we should be rewarded for our effort. Or we believe that we have sufficiently hinted about our desires, but become frustrated and disappointed about being overlooked or ignored when career advancement opportunities arise. You must be visible and vocal to experience the career success you deserve.
Building relationships is key to success. No one has career success, personal success or leadership success with out having first developed mutually beneficial relationships. For some people it seems to come naturally. They can connect, make friends, build relationships and make people feel comfortable around them. They are also among the most successful. What do they know?
Discover the new rules for career success during 2010. Innovative ideas, advice and information to accelerate your career advancement and success. Here from those who have experienced ground up career success. Don’t miss the next issue.
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Leanna Cruz
Editorial Director
Organizations need more than the best skilled and most knowledgeable employees, they need those employees to be committed and to be leaders. Leaders who can do want needs to be done when faced with obstacles and who do not wait for direction when faced with challenges. They need leaders who can get teams [...]
