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How CLARITY makes you an Attractive Professional. The Circle of Clarity is a framework that will help you to prepare and structure this conversation. It consists of five elements: purpose, responsibility, authority, information, and objectives. Purpose: It helps to provide a clear direction and purpose for your actions, which can lead to improved focus and motivation. Organizations and people naturally would love an individual with a strong sense of direction. You’d be sought after by every team and dynamic company. Responsibility: Clarity on responsibilty allows for openness and flexibility in choices, decisions, and actions. These impact your understanding on how best to be productive with your responsibility. Your attractiveness increases with clarity of responsibility. Authority: Clarity in authority keeps you at an advantage, expands your influence and access to certain benefits your contemporary may not have. It makes you a better leader and follower as well. You become more attractive to decision makers of Top organizations. Information: Clarity in this aspect summarizes the entire qualities of an attractive professional. Information is power! Clarity of information is like having a superpower in today's fast-paced world. It helps you make wise decisions, concentrate on your tasks, leverage opportunities and handle life's ups and downs with more ease and resilience. You stand out with confidence being in charge! Such qualities keeps your attractive and relevant. Objectives: A professional with clarity in objective achieves goals exceedingly…. Great achievers always have one quality which is clarity in objective. You’re an asset to whoever succeeds in hiring you. Founders would make you their ally because of your ability to gain clarity in their vision. Take your time to find clarity in all ramifications of your life as a professional. You’ll stand far more attractive than your competitors. 🥂 Cheers #clarity #attractiveprofessional #howtobesoughtafter #howtogainattention #beattractive #attractfounders #attractrecruiters.

Here are some highly recommended books for career growth, categorized for your convenience: _Personal Development_ 1. "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey 2. "Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead" by Brené Brown 3. "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Carol S. Dweck 4. "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle 5. "The Gifts of Imperfection" by Brené Brown _Professional Skills_ 1. "The Hard Thing About Hard Things" by Ben Horowitz 2. "The 4-Hour Work Week" by Timothy Ferriss 3. "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less" by Greg McKeown 4. "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" by Robert Cialdini 5. "Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High" by Kerry Patterson _Leadership_ 1. "Start with Why" by Simon Sinek 2. "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" by Patrick Lencioni 3. "Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us" by Daniel H. Pink 4. "The Leadership Circle" by Bill George 5. "Extreme Ownership" by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin _Networking and Communication_ 1. "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie 2. "The Art of Possibility" by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander 3. "Nonviolent Communication" by Marshall B. Rosenberg 4. "Talk Like TED: The 9 Public Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds" by Carmine Gallo 5. "Networking Like a Pro" by Ivan R. Misner _Industry Disruption and Innovation_ 1. "The Future of Work" by Darrell M. West 2. "The Second Mountain" by David Brooks 3. "The Lean Startup" by Eric Ries 4. "Blue Ocean Strategy" by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne 5. "The Innovator's Dilemma" by Clayton M. Christensen _Women in the Workplace_ 1. "Lean In" by Sheryl Sandberg 2. "The Devil Wears Prada" by Lauren Weisberger 3. "Girl, Wash Your Face" by Rachel Hollis 4. "Daring to Drive" by Manal al-Sharif 5. "Bad Feminist" by Roxane Gay These books offer valuable insights, practical advice, and inspiring stories to help you grow professionally and personally. Happy learning 😁

What would you do even IF you failed? Ready that again. We usually see this question as: What would you do if you could NOT fail? Instead, when you ask yourself "What would I do even if I failed?" offers incredible perspective and insight. 🌱🌱🌱🌱 So, what would I do even if I failed? I'll answer first. You're seeing it right now. As a Career Development & Performance Coach, I guide incredible women to re-discover who they are and find a career that matches and aligns with their sense of self. --------------------------------------------------------- Being a coach technically is a failure. I failed to do what I was "supposed to do", which was meet someone else's expectations and become a doctor. I happily failed to meet those expectations. And I couldn't be happier about it. Failing doesn't have to mean it's over. What if failure was just the beginning of possibility? I'm curious, is there something you would do even if you failed? ------------------------------------------------------------------ 👋 Hi there! I'm Andrea, Career Coach. I empower high performing women to cultivate effective communication & leadership skills to optimize their career success. To learn more and see if we’d make a great team, head over to the “about” section in my profile.   --------------------------------------------------------- 📧 Schedule a consultation | @ the link in my bio #authenticitywithandrea

I recently completed Tessa White's 'The Unspoken Truths for Career Success' and it's easily one of the most impactful books I've read recently. Here are my key takeaways from the book: 1. Don't settle for one-sided feedback. The author recommends a dream team of four: your manager (a must!), a positive coworker, a neutral coworker, and a manager outside your department for a well-rounded perspective. 2. Managers appreciate reliable hard workers, but those who can create momentum and tackle strategic projects are the ones who truly stand out. Focus on making impactful contributions, not just putting in the hours. 3. Gain influence in your company by being the go-to person for industry knowledge, competitor analysis, and company insights. Curiosity is your only prerequisite! 4. Leaders appreciate data-driven communication. Learn to quantify your contributions and use numbers to showcase your impact. 5. Building strong relationships requires a delicate balance. Be bold enough to advocate for yourself, but also be mindful of how your actions affect others. 6. Don't shy away from a difficult job. Growth often comes from pushing yourself outside your comfort zone. This book is packed with practical advice for navigating the workplace and charting your career path. If you're looking to take your career to the next level, I highly recommend checking it out. Happy World Book day!

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BOOK REVIEW BOOK TITLE: DOMINATE YOUR JOB AUTHOR: JANIS MONK "Dominate Your Job: Improve Yourself Professionally at your Workplace" offers practical strategies for professional growth in any workplace. Through insightful advice and actionable tips, it empowers readers to enhance their skills, leverage their strengths, and excel in their careers. From effective communication to leadership development, this book is a comprehensive guide to achieving success in the professional realm. Here are 10 lessons from the book; Self-Assessment Matters: Understand your strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement to effectively dominate your job. Continuous Learning is Key: Embrace a mindset of perpetual growth and seek opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge base. Communication is Vital: Master the art of effective communication to convey ideas, collaborate with colleagues, and resolve conflicts professionally. Take Initiative: Be proactive in identifying challenges and proposing solutions, demonstrating leadership qualities within your role. Cultivate Professional Relationships: Build strong networks within your organization and industry to gain support, share insights, and advance your career. Adaptability is Essential: Remain flexible and adaptable in the face of change, readily embracing new technologies, processes, and strategies. Time Management is Crucial: Develop strong time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Embrace Feedback: Welcome constructive criticism as an opportunity for growth, and actively seek feedback to refine your professional abilities. Foster a Positive Attitude: Maintain a positive and optimistic mindset, even in challenging situations, to inspire confidence and resilience in yourself and others. Strive for Excellence: Set high standards for yourself and consistently strive for excellence in all aspects of your professional endeavors.

BOOK REVIEW BOOK TITLE: DOMINATE YOUR JOB AUTHOR: JANIS MONK "Dominate Your Job: Improve Yourself Professionally at your Workplace" offers practical strategies for professional growth in any workplace. Through insightful advice and actionable tips, it empowers readers to enhance their skills, leverage their strengths, and excel in their careers. From effective communication to leadership development, this book is a comprehensive guide to achieving success in the professional realm. Here are 10 lessons from the book; Self-Assessment Matters: Understand your strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement to effectively dominate your job. Continuous Learning is Key: Embrace a mindset of perpetual growth and seek opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge base. Communication is Vital: Master the art of effective communication to convey ideas, collaborate with colleagues, and resolve conflicts professionally. Take Initiative: Be proactive in identifying challenges and proposing solutions, demonstrating leadership qualities within your role. Cultivate Professional Relationships: Build strong networks within your organization and industry to gain support, share insights, and advance your career. Adaptability is Essential: Remain flexible and adaptable in the face of change, readily embracing new technologies, processes, and strategies. Time Management is Crucial: Develop strong time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Embrace Feedback: Welcome constructive criticism as an opportunity for growth, and actively seek feedback to refine your professional abilities. Foster a Positive Attitude: Maintain a positive and optimistic mindset, even in challenging situations, to inspire confidence and resilience in yourself and others. Strive for Excellence: Set high standards for yourself and consistently strive for excellence in all aspects of your professional endeavors. BOOK: https://amzn.to/4bjYaCE Don't miss out on the opportunity to get the captivating audio book absolutely FREE! Simply click on the provided link to register for your copy on Audible and begin your unforgettable listening experience right away.

Overcoming a professional dilemma requires careful reflection and strategic decision-making. First, it's important to clearly identify the core issue and assess all available options, weighing the pros and cons of each. Align your decision with your personal values and professional ethics, ensuring that it reflects both your long-term career goals and moral standards. Seeking advice from trusted mentors, colleagues, or industry professionals can provide valuable perspectives, helping you to navigate the dilemma with more clarity. Additionally, considering the potential consequences—both short-term and long-term—of each option will help you make a more informed choice. Ultimately, taking responsibility for your decision and learning from the experience will not only resolve the dilemma but also contribute to your growth as a professional #professional #growth #linkdinwitings

BOOK REVIEW BOOK TITLE: DOMINATE YOUR JOB AUTHOR: JANIS MONK "Dominate Your Job: Improve Yourself Professionally at your Workplace" offers practical strategies for professional growth in any workplace. Through insightful advice and actionable tips, it empowers readers to enhance their skills, leverage their strengths, and excel in their careers. From effective communication to leadership development, this book is a comprehensive guide to achieving success in the professional realm. Here are 10 lessons from the book; Self-Assessment Matters: Understand your strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement to effectively dominate your job. Continuous Learning is Key: Embrace a mindset of perpetual growth and seek opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge base. Communication is Vital: Master the art of effective communication to convey ideas, collaborate with colleagues, and resolve conflicts professionally. Take Initiative: Be proactive in identifying challenges and proposing solutions, demonstrating leadership qualities within your role. Cultivate Professional Relationships: Build strong networks within your organization and industry to gain support, share insights, and advance your career. Adaptability is Essential: Remain flexible and adaptable in the face of change, readily embracing new technologies, processes, and strategies. Time Management is Crucial: Develop strong time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Embrace Feedback: Welcome constructive criticism as an opportunity for growth, and actively seek feedback to refine your professional abilities. Foster a Positive Attitude: Maintain a positive and optimistic mindset, even in challenging situations, to inspire confidence and resilience in yourself and others. Strive for Excellence: Set high standards for yourself and consistently strive for excellence in all aspects of your professional endeavors.

I'm more convinced than ever. Laying in the bath reflecting on the last 5 months of my free 6 month coaching program while listening to Alison Fragale's Likeable Badass on Audible. I'm surprised and excited to hear many parallels in the foundations between the two. Likeable Badass is based on decades of Alison's of esteemed research in the field. My coaching program is based on experiential practice of a range of established models, frameworks and theories I've learned and applied over decades to achieve frankly gobsmaking levels of success relative to where I started out. Alison tells us that acquiring status starts with adding value to others. Being helpful, anticipating what those around us need, acting before being asked, etc. Building influence is the every day act of intentionally making your relationships *productive* and creating value that helps others succeed. Alison's warm/cold vs assertive/submissive matrix adds a great extra layer of translatability to the similar Thomas Kilmann conflict model (assertiveness vs cooperativeness). They're similar, but not the same. They definitely complement each other though. I see ways to use both and take what I'm doing to the next level. It's also to do with the skill and self awareness to be versatile. Which is about successfully adapting to the social styles of others. Creating the right perception in the right context, in service of achieving the best possible outcomes. I'm nearing the end of my experiment running the coaching program for free for a group in the EU and in the US. The 6th and final session is only a few weeks away. I look forward to getting everyone's feedback and measuring it's impact. From around session 4, people taking part have consistently began to notice and mention how all the elements seem to be connected. They combine to increase their effectiveness in moments they need it. I'm so glad to hear this, as it's exactly why I combined building influence, navigating conflict and negotiating win wins together. Another definite sign I've created something of genuine impact and value. Building influence, navigating conflict and negotiating for win-wins *are* the foundational skills to becoming a Likeable Badass! This is a fantastic realisation for me, and a great modern way of framing it. Relationships are our means of establishing status. Alison's research shows, status is the key to obtaining power. Personal impact and success *beyond* what you thought possible can be yours in abundance if you can obtain both these qualities. I'm living proof of that and it's why I put my coaching program together! Likeable Badass quite unexpectedly reinforces for me that I've got the combination right. Want the key to your own personal gold mine of success? Read Likeable Badass. Need a likeable badass coach to help make it your reality? 🙋♀️ https://lnkd.in/e2FTs8ZC