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Excited to be interviewed by the The Wall Street Journal today!! Such an important topic for the millions of us who are smart and work hard. Because what we need to think about is not just doing the work, it’s also: 🔴 Building visibility around our work so others know about it 🔴 Elevate our communication skills so we can talk about it with confidence 🔴 Shape our career brand so we can be top of mind for the best opportunities I believe these are important career mindset shifts that can help us feel more happy and fulfilled at work. In fact, it can even drive business results because we are collaborating, communicating and thinking beyond just our department. All these are concepts in my new book, “Smart, Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons!” Thank you to the WSJ for thinking of me as we change the narrative of what it means to accelerate our career growth and develop incredible executive presence at work 🚀 Link to the article and book in the comments below! #smartnotloud #career #newbook #speakertopic #leadership #communications #executivepresence

🌟 Embrace Every Opportunity: Elevate Your Career 🌟 Avoiding tasks by claiming they aren't your job can harm your career growth. Shari Harley, founder of Candid Culture, advises taking on challenging roles and solving problems to build a reputation as a proactive team player. Look for ways to improve processes, prevent crises, and do the right thing for your coworkers and company. 🌟 Put it into practice: Show dedication by asking insightful, non-judgmental questions that inspire new ideas and methods. Remember, the status quo can maintain stability but can also hinder progress. Stand out as a leader who goes above and beyond! 🌟🚀 #Leadership #CareerGrowth #TeamPlayer #OrganizationalEffectiveness #Innovation

As individuals, we continually undergo transformation, progress, acquire knowledge, gain insights, and evolve into more genuine and fully realized versions of ourselves. This process constitutes personal growth, and while it can occur naturally, there are advantages to actively fostering it. This intentional development not only benefits us personally but also has positive implications for our businesses, whether or not we hold leadership positions. Below are six methods through which personal development can contribute to the advancement of your business or career. 1. Enhanced communication abilities: Developing personally in the realm of communication can enable you to more effectively express your thoughts, engage in successful negotiations, and foster collaboration within your team. Such improvements can result in favorable outcomes for your business or professional journey, such as heightened sales or career advancements. 2. Enhanced time management abilities: Developing personally in the area of time management can enhance your productivity and efficiency, enabling you to achieve more within shorter timeframes. 3. Enhanced leadership abilities: Personal development in leadership can assist you in inspiring and energizing your team, as well as in making more effective decisions that propel your business or professional journey forward. 4. Enhanced problem-solving abilities: Personal development in problem-solving can equip you to address challenges and discover innovative solutions, potentially resulting in greater success and advancement in your business or professional pursuits. 5. Enhanced interpersonal skills: Personal development in interpersonal abilities can assist you in forging more robust connections with coworkers, clients, and customers. This has the potential to foster greater trust and loyalty, ultimately contributing to the growth of your business or career. #smallbusinessowner #businessmanagers #businessonwers #entrepreneurs #businessgrowth #businessgrowthstrategist

Don’t make these dangerous assumptions in your career: 1. That performance and promotions are correlated. ⮑ Promotability is an entirely different beast compared to your KPIs. Performance gets you in the conversation. But not necessarily win it. 2. That promotions are in fact a gauge of your career. ⮑ There are many ways to stay engaged in the game and make an impact other than simply promotions. 3. That ALL politics is wrong or bad. ⮑ Wherever there are human beings, there will be politics. It doesn’t have to be dirty, but you do need to be aware. 4. That a well-functioning workplace is the norm. ⮑ Most places are. But they also have their fair share of "absurdities". You’re getting paid to fix it, or work despite of it. 5. That your intelligence will win the day. ⮑ IQ is only one part of the equation. OQ - organizational quotient - is the other important bit. 6. That the world should be fair. ⮑ Not always. Assuming and hoping that it is, or ranting that it is not, is a loser’s game. 7. That relationships don’t matter in the workplace. ⮑ The workplace is made to look logical but its backbone is human decision making. Logic comes second. 8. That decision making is logical. ⮑ It mostly is, but not always. Your job is to stack as many factors in your favor. 9. That you can pick and choose when and what to give your best. ⮑ It’s always showtime. Including that boring meeting you hate.  10. That power lies in the folks sitting further up. ⮑ This is how we disempower ourselves. The very notion of empowerment has disempowerment built into it. 11. Your managers and execs know what they’re doing. ⮑ They do (mostly). But they also don’t know a lot. That’s where you come in. ✌️ #leadership #organizations #careers 📮 I have an upcoming group-coaching cohort on Mastering Organizational Savvy. DM me for details. Link in comments & profile.

🔊 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒖𝒏𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒂 𝒈𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒊𝒕𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒖𝒔. We've all experienced the excitement and apprehension. We want to make the most of an opportunity, even though we might not be entirely certain if we have everything it takes to excel truly. The truth is, that letting opportunities slip by due to lack of preparedness can have significant consequences. It can lead to missed chances for personal and professional growth, and may even leave us wondering "𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙛?" 🤔 Here's where the power of preparation truly shines. Preparation is not just about getting ready for a specific opportunity; it's about building a foundation for long-term success. It instills confidence and competence that serves us well in various aspects of our personal and professional lives. 💯 When opportunity meets preparedness, amazing things happen. We step into new roles, embrace challenges, and unlock our full potential. Share your thoughts and 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 below! ⬇️⬇️ ➖➖➖ For over three decades, I've worked with esteemed companies such as 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐲𝐩𝐬𝐮𝐦 (𝐔𝐒𝐆), 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧, and 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚, driving their transformational journeys. Through my guidance, struggling teams have evolved into highly efficient and heart-centered units, fueling remarkable improvements in both employee retention and overall profitability. With the strategic implementation of my 3D Formula, incorporating visual imagery, behavioral interviewing techniques, and leadership development, we have successfully reduced turnover rates from 30% to 8%, and even less this year! For a limited time, I'm making my PDF "𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑬𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒊𝒋𝒂𝒄𝒌: 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝑲𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒆" available at NO COST. ***** 👉 Type "𝟯𝗗" in the COMMENTS below, and I'll send you a FREE copy, so you can discover the neurobiological triggers that sabotage your communication. #Leadership #Management #CommunicationSkills #EmotionalIntelligence #ConflictResolution #EffectiveCommunication

Years ago, I landed what many would call a "Dream Job" 💼. I was handed a legal pad and asked to create a business from scratch ✍️. This role gave me the space to combine years of experience and apply new skills. But there was a challenge... My relationship with my boss was clunky, to say the least. Don't get me wrong—we got along fine. They were smart, strategic, accomplished—an industry leader. But we just couldn’t find our rhythm, like dance partners who never quite sync up 🎶. Always slightly off-beat. I did a lot of course-correcting. I thrive on connection 🤝. Talking things through is how I most effectively engage. But that wasn’t their style. I wanted to move quickly on initiatives 🚀. They preferred a slower, more methodical approach 🛠️. Over time, we both grew frustrated and, well... they were the boss. We shared the same goals, but we couldn’t align on how to get there. Ever been in a situation like this? Since then, I've learned a lot: 🔹 I am a connector; they were more reserved and introspective. 🔹 I am comfortable with risk; they acted deliberately and methodically. 🔹 I make decisions confidently, leaning on subjectivity; they were an analytical decision-maker, valuing objectivity. How different could our relationship and effectiveness have been if we had access to this insight earlier? Strong, effective, and engaged relationships are the glue that binds us together. When we seek to understand each other, we all become better for it 🌟. #coaching #leadership #teams #hire #talentoptimization #predictiveindex #positiveintelligence #mentalfitness #piquecoachingandstrategygroup #coactiveleadership

Good advice for anyone working in big organisations.

Steve Jobs once struggled with being perceived as overly intense and arrogant. He realized the impact of his communication style on his leadership effectiveness and worked to incorporate more melody and empathy into his speech. As Jobs famously said, “The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.” He transformed his approach, and it played a crucial role in his ability to inspire and lead effectively. In today’s fast-paced corporate world, your communication style can make or break your career progress. Imagine being perceived as arrogant or harsh just because of how you speak. Does that hit home? It’s frustrating, isn’t it? Knowing that despite your hard work, your tone might be holding you back. “𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁.” 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 focuses on helping you shift your communication style to be perceived as a valuable resource. By adding melody to your speech, you’ll transform from sounding intense or angry to authoritative and friendly. This change can position you as a better decision-maker and problem solver in the eyes of your peers and superiors. Don’t let poor communication stall your career. Learn how to 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 and 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Ready to make the shift? DM me “Career” to Join our program now. #ProfessionalGrowth #CareerAdvancement #AprilStrong #Leadership #CommunicationSkills

Trust Issues We often say that Trust is something we must Earn. I don’t think that’s right. If you work for me, I will Give you my trust. No need to Earn it first. I will trust you know how to make good decisions. And I will trust you know when you need to ask for help. Rarely have I regretted taking this approach. The few times I have felt let down, is a small price to pay for a much greater good. My experience is that people come with good intentions, and will make good choices when they understand What we are trying to do, and Why. Yes, to trust someone is to take a risk. But so is not trusting. Then you risk killing off motivation, initiative and ownership. And, trust me, that’s a much bigger risk. What do you think? Should Trust be Earned or Given? Credits: Per Arne Solnd #trust #leadership #team #motivation #initiative #ownership #career #highperformance #development #teambuilding #organization #talent #careergrowth #recruitment #talentacquisition #performance #opportunity

👉 Business is personal…   Early in my career I used to think that business was business, and your personal life was your personal life outside of work. You come to work and leave the personal stuff outside of work. 💼 I was just starting out my career and this thinking could not have been further from reality. 🖾 It did take me a little while to learn this and change my thinking. 🕡 We bring our whole selves to work. Our personal and professional lives are integrated. ⛭ We want people to be their authentic selves at work. 🌞 This also means we need to get to know them as a whole person. 🎡 As a leader it can sometimes be hard to take the time to really get to know the people you work with. Calendars are booked, work priorities take precedence, and we focus on what we need to get done. 👊 👉 It’s good to remember that business is personal and work relationships can be more enjoyable if we can take the time to learn a little about each other outside of the professional side that we see at work. 😎 #business #personal #professionals #leadership