Surround yourself with the smartest people you can find I read an article from Jim Rohn that says you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Choose wisely. The biggest inflection point on your personal growth and development are the people on your cabinet. As you consider your…
Category: Career
Go Hard
The growth is in the grind. Resist the urge to take the easy path and push yourself to stay on the steep end of the learning curve. Early in my career I chose a sales role that I knew would push me out of my comfort zone and make me better. It required me to…
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Mind Your Business
Focus on your next manager, not your next role (or salary) Early in your career, it’s tempting to focus on landing your dream role or a big salary. Resist the urge. The single biggest inflection point in your early career stage is who you work for, not what you do. Seek out the managers that…
Embrace The No’s
Let Them Tell You No Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want. The worst thing that can happen is that someone tells you no which his not half as bad as your self-imposed limitations. I learned very early in my sales role that the best people heard no 80% of the time. Top…
Excellence Matters
Be the best at something Get clear on your gifts and talents and find roles that are in alignment. It takes quiet time and self-discovery to figure out what you do better than anyone else. Everyone has something that is in their power alley, or flow, that sets them apart. It’s your job to figure…
Watch Your Six
Find your blind spots What do your worst critics say about you even if you don’t agree? It’s important to be able to answer that question because your blind spots can hold you back. I’ve never lacked for confidence and pride myself on a direct approach. I appreciate that style so I assumed everyone else…
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Inside Fashion
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