Ask Yourself the RIGHT Question
If disaster or disappointment strikes, it’s normal to ask ourselves why. Why did I fail? Why didn’t I get the job? But these questions aren’t the RIGHT questions to ask.
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How To Become Someone That People Remember
When we create a lasting impression in someone, they’re much more likely to remember us when a job opportunity comes along!
Freelancers: Does Your Personality Define Your Business?
All organizations have culture. Culture is intangible, and a description of the default behaviors, tendencies and styles of its workforce. Your freelance organization is no different, but what is your ‘culture’?
As A Leader, Your Personality Is Everything (Part Four)
If somebody gives you feedback that surprises you, how should you respond? Defensively?… dismissively?… aggressively? Of course not. Here’s how. In last week’s installation of this series , I emphasized a key point: Feedback Is A Gift . In order to understand how other people perceive your personality and your behaviors, you need to be …
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As A Leader, Your Personality Is Everything (Part Three)
Imagine if you thought you were doing a great job, but your colleagues and boss didn’t (and they don’t tell you). How would you feel?
As A Leader, Your Personality Is Everything (Part Two)
Last week I began discussing the subject of Personality , and why it is important to IT leaders. Your personality is your personal brand and it’s how people, particularly your followers, will expect you to behave. Your behaviors are the root of your leadership style, and consistent behavior is what makes that style predictable by …
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As A Leader, Your Personality Is Everything (Part One)
I bet you can’t guess who this is straight away: Age 23: lost a job Age 23: was defeated in bid for state legislature Age 24: failed in a business venture Age 25: was elected to legislature