Our values shape the career choices we make and play a significant role in our life. They are the things that are most important to you about the way you live and the work you do. Being clear about your values can help with decision-making throughout your career.
Your personal values are usually constant and consistent, since they are based on who you are, what you believe in and what’s important to you. However, this doesn’t mean they will never change. In fact, values often change. As the years go by, your life will change and sometimes your values can change as well. Ask somebody who has had a child if it changed their life! Something that was unimportant suddenly became very important. This can happen with many values.
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When you can devote your time to work that aligns with your values - the things that are important to you about the way you live and the work you do - you will feel you’re enjoying your ideal career. When you can’t, you won’t. When the things you do and the way you behave match your values, life is usually good – you feel satisfied and content. But when your life doesn't align with your values, things feel wrong. This can be a real source of unhappiness.
Good leaders are those who always aim to serve the team in the best way possible. Bad leaders, on the other hand, can negatively affect their employees, their quality of work, and their potential to succeed.
So, what are some of the qualities of bad leadership and how can you fix them for yourself or for your organization?
Debriefing is when you take the time to think about what you have done and what you can learn from your experience. Very few people do this, but it's an excellent idea and is a useful way to learn.
Always take job frustration seriously. Don’t just accept it. Do to try to improve the situation. This flowchart will help you decide the best way to deal with job frustration, with ‘leaving your job’ being the last option.
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Most people would love to find a mentor, but have you ever considered BEING a mentor? We often have more time, skills, and insight than we think, so why not put them to use and help someone?
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A mentor is someone with more experience than you who can offer guidance and help you to make good choices. A mentor is NOT your boss but could be a friend, a friend of a friend, someone who knows your parents or just someone you respect. It’s important that your mentor is not too closely connected to you professionally, because you need them to provide an outside perspective and objective advice.
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Job shadowing is a basic form of on-the-job training that allows a student or an interested employee to follow and closely observe an experienced person in their day-to-day role. It provides an opportunity to gain insight into job requirements and tasks, as well as a deeper understanding of the role and what it involves. Job shadowing […]
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When you think about confidence, what comes to mind? For many people, it will be an image of someone speaking in front of a large crowd, a performer on stage or the ‘cool kid’ at the office or in a friend group.
But confidence isn’t just these things. Sure, speaking in front of large groups and performing on stage requires confidence, but confidence can also be much more subtle.
Real confidence means feeling secure in yourself and your abilities. Confidence isn't about feeling better than others. It's a quiet inner knowledge that you are capable.
5 Things to consider before applying for a management role
Many people think you have to get into management to have a successful career. This is not true. You can have an excellent career without ever having a management or leadership role. If you want to get into management, do it because you find it rewarding and fulfilling — not just because you think it means you’re successful. Many people become managers for the wrong reasons and are unhappy at work. Don’t become one of them!
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Some leaders give a lot of thought to their leadership role and what it means. Others don’t give it much thought at all. Both of these types of people can be good leaders.
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