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Developing a personal board of directors
From the course: Management Tips
Developing a personal board of directors
- Companies have boards of directors to provide them with high quality, independent advice. Boards exist in recognition of the fact that a company is very capable of thinking myopically and thinking short term. They benefit from the board's independent thinking, fresh perspectives, and wide expertise. Guess what, the same idea works for individuals as it does for organizations. We've understood that mentors are useful for years. Well, if one mentor is great, imagine what you might learn from a group of mentors. Like a good mentor, you'll want to look for certain characteristics in potential members of your personal board of directors. For example, ideally they should have all of the following: Passion for helping you personally Comfort and skill advising others about careers An ability to think independently Management experience, great communication skills A willingness to challenge you and a willingness to connect you to others who might be of assistance. Now, here's how a personal…
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Networking within your organization2m 43s
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Understanding organizational politics2m 29s
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Earning your next promotion2m 33s
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Planning for your next raise2m 8s
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Developing work and life balance2m 42s
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Leading as an introvert3m 13s
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So you want to be a leader?2m 39s
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Using phone etiquette2m 23s
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The successful contrarian2m 14s
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How to quit your job successfully3m 3s
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Developing a personal board of directors3m 2s
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Providing purpose2m 48s
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Why liking is overrated2m 53s
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The challenge of middle management2m 51s
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From a technical role to a management role3m 8s
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The leadership oath2m 48s
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How to produce value for your network2m 57s
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The three kinds of resumes3m 7s
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All behaviors have consequences3m 14s
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