When it comes to your career, are you a professional or an amateur? The answer to this question has nothing to do with your job title and everything to do with your approach to your work and the experience you give to others. So, how do you know if you're a professional? Ask yourself, "Do [...]
... or you're not cut out for it ... ... ignore them. (especially if they have not achieved success by your definition of success and if you know this is what you want to do. If you're not sure of what you want, go here.) Now if people are telling you to quit, great news, you're [...]
(Snob: a person who believes that their tastes and knowledge in a particular area are superior to those of other people.) As a high-performer, you strive to learn new and effective strategies to enhance your life both professionally and personally. As you pick up these skills and insights and gain positive results, you begin to [...]
"You need to speak up." "You have to be more visible." If you're an introvert, you might have heard these two pieces of feedback before. And if you're a high performer, they can be especially irksome. Speaking up just isn't something you do. But be that as it may, failing to make your voice heard [...]
... do everything you can do help them. When you show that you sincerely care, your clients can tell and will appreciate you for it with more business and referrals. Unfortunately, in most interactions, the natural tendency is to think more about what you want than how you might be able to help and care for your [...]
... change your focus, gain perspective and take action. It's hard to see others gain the successes you wish for yourself especially when you're doing all you can and giving your best effort. Because you see and know everything that you've been doing, it's natural to feel that you're doing more than others yet not receiving the [...]
When I asked a senior leader what his key to success was, he simply answered: "I ask for what I want." Simple, straightforward and ... ... surprisingly rare. As a high performer, you might be used to other people tapping you on the shoulder for bigger opportunities, but as you continue to rise in your career, the shoulder [...]
