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The successful contrarian
From the course: Management Tips
The successful contrarian
- Some people are just born contrarians. They always seem to have some spirited way to see things different than everybody else. When they look around at work, they see lots of yet-to-be-realized opportunity: change waiting to happen. And, they wanna talk about it. And when they do, they tend to be blunt or matter-of-fact, which can rub people the wrong way. They sometimes give the impression that they're insulting the status quo. Well, that's not how you get people to listen to you. So, if you might be something of a contrarian, let me offer you a few ideas that will help you be heard. The first and most important idea is to have a great track record of success at work. Nothing makes people want to listen to you faster than a history of strong performance. Next: before you speak up to offer your latest contrarian idea, do a little homework, and see if you can find others who feel the way you do. Specifically, think about the power structure where you work: both informal and formal…
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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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