Are you the calm and collected boss that trusts their team with the work they do? Do you volunteer some of your time or have interests beyond that of your main career that you spend much of your time in? Are you prepared to make a change to a new field or career should the opportunity present itself? If none of these are true, you’re probably not taking care of your career the way you should. Even if you’ve just started a new job or are in the early stages of your career, you need a plan and a path.
10 Real-Life Habits of the Coolest Bosses Most of Us only Dream About
Inc. Article:
When you read this article many thoughts may cross your mind. If you’re a leader of others you might have to step back and think about how your employees think of you and what you make the priority for your team on a daily basis. If you’re not a leader or manager in your company you might think about the habits and mindsets of these two different bosses and see similarities for each in your boss. If you don’t have the freedom and the trust that’s part of what the second boss in this article offers you, it might be time for a change. If you are more like the first boss with a controlling and callous mindset, it’s time for a change. Take a look at this article and see these differences and how the right boss can foster the environment you want to work in.
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Why You Should Have (at Least) Two Careers
Harvard Business Review Article:
Suggesting that you have multiple careers may sound like a stretch of your time and energy that you simply can’t handle, but you really can. Remember, there are many hours in your day and you’re not working during all of them. Not only that, some of the careers you choose don’t have to be full time work that takes up most of your day, but one of them should be. If you have several activities or careers that you’re involved in you’ll be more flexible in your mindset and have the ability to expand your skillset as you meet new people. What you’ll also learn with multiple careers is the fact that you will be able to use skills you already have in each one to benefit what you’re doing. Check out this article and see how you can have more of what you want from the work you do.
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https://hbr.org/2017/04/why-you-should-have-at-least-two-careers
8 Ways to be Proactive Versus Reactive in Your Career
Glassdoor Article:
The importance of building your career in a proactive manner can’t be overstated. If you suddenly find yourself unemployed due to a downsizing in your company and you haven’t prepared your resume or your portfolio, you’re going to be absolutely shocked when you find out what you need to do to be prepared in your career. It’s important to always be working toward what comes next by defining what your next career goal is and figuring out what you love to do. Take classes or volunteer to learn how to do the things you want to be able to do in five, ten or twenty years and make sure you understand what’s involved in the next stage of your career. If you’re prepared for change that either you or your company enact, you’re going to have an easier transition from one job to another as you build your career.
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