You can't always avoid the bureaucracy. Pick one person this week to meet with informally or formally to grow your connections. Nope, not an email. Pick up the phone. Grab a quick coffee. Thank me later. #buildbridges #careergoals #leadership #worklife #careerpath #change

You can choose to see work in a different way even as a newbie to the workforce or your organization. It can be a simultaneously challenging and rewarding game. ladderburners.com/the-first-job-… #careercoach #careerdevelopment #careeradvancement #professionaldevelopment

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A reminder as the week wraps up: Some people know what they want to be when they grow up. Some people don’t have a clue. Many are still trying to figure it out after years in the workforce. Everyone's path looks different. Own yours. #mindsetmatters #careerdevelopment

🔥 THIS WEEK'S EXPERIMENT: Pre-selling your ideas. A common tendency is to create a PPT, call a meeting, pitch, and vote. ***DON’T DO THAT AS YOUR 1ST STEP, ESPECIALLY IF IT IS A CRITICAL DECISION. Better to select 3 people to talk to in advance.

The reality is that careers are inherently non-linear, and non-rational. You can't think your way out of feeling stuck at work. You need to do something – experiment, find your people, have conversations. Don't do this alone. #mindsetmatters #careeradvancement #growthmindset

🔥 THIS WEEK'S EXPERIMENT: What does working strategically mean to you? How do you define "strategic"? How much time each week do you work at a strategic level? List 3 ways you can create time to think strategically at least once a week. #learninglab #careeradvice #mindset

Entrepreneurs are often natural ladderburners – however, you'll find MANY ladderburners in management and THRIVING as people-centered leaders in ladder-oriented organizations.

Don't think that you're going to join an organization and that they're going to find out a purpose and meaning for you, you have to do it. Listen to more #careeradvice and support in my chat with Dr. Sarah E. Brown. sarahebrown.com/post/alanpatte…

🔥 THIS WEEK'S EXPERIMENT: Your Personal Image⁠ ⁠ • Write down 3 words or phrases that describe your image.⁠ ⁠ • Ask two people you trust to describe your image as 3 words or phrases. Be sure to ask for examples.⁠ ⁠ • Compare to the words #careertip #careeradvise

Ladderclimbers are their resumes. Ladderburners® are their stories. Where do you put emphasis? Are you one or the other? Or both? # #success #worklife #hr #careergoals #jobs #employment #careerchange #professionaldevelopment #careeradvice #ladderburnersunite

Taking care of people on your team requires a plan – to find them, and to keep them. #ladderburnersunite

Study people & figure out what's important to them. You won't find a better opportunity, even a psychology class or daytime soap opera, to see what you see every day from a front row seat in your organization. It could be the best show in town. #ladderburners #buildbridges

QUICK PRACTICE TIPS: 🔥 You are NOT expected nor should you provide the answer. 🔥 Ask “how” and “why” questions. 🔥 Learn to ask for the impact of what someone describes or suggests. 🔥 It’s a good idea to set some simple ground rules up front. #learninglab #careeradvice

🔥 THIS WEEK'S EXPERIMENT: Understand your culture ⭐️ Gather ⭐️ Write 4 descriptors of culture. ⭐️ Share & describe answers. Ask for examples. ⭐️ Find themes. Discuss. ⭐️ What are 2 recommendations to implement. ⭐️ Review steps needed. #learninglab #worklife #hr #careergoals

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One of our most highly recommended career exercises – the JOB WHEEL. Head on over to ladderburners.com/learning-lab-3… #careercoach #success #worklife #hr #careergoals #jobs #leadershipcoach#professionaldevelopment #careeradvice

Integrity. Trust. Credibility. When was the last time you stopped to think about what each word really means to you – specifically your integrity & credibility in the eyes of others? ladderburners.com/learning-lab-y… #mindsetmatters #careeradvancement #careergoals