By LaPora Lindsey I was really good at taking on major projects in one particular role. I initiated proposals, implemented improvements—you name it, I had most likely tried it. On paper, my contributions looked impressive. In fact, my resume reflected a track record that any hiring manager would find valuable. But here’s the catch, I
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By LaPora Lindsey I recently came across a post and article by Adam Grant titled, “No, you don’t get an ‘A’ for Effort.” In his article, Grant mentions seeing an increasing number of students complain: “My grade doesn’t reflect the effort I put into the course.” To which he responds, “Public service announcement: An A
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By LaPora Lindsey Engagement is no doubt key to retaining employees and getting things going, but it’s important not to oversimplify it as the sole measure of productivity. A few weeks ago I was invited to a panel to discuss employee engagement. During this panel, data was shared linking engagement directly to productivity. I partially
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By LaPora Lindsey I shared my view on something, but I don’t think it was the most effective advice. A while back, I shared my belief that we should not compare ourselves to others, and that getting caught up in such comparisons was a trap. But I’ve come to realize that life is rarely so
By LaPora Lindsey Career goals versus great outcomes. Is there a difference? Most goal-setting advice tells you to set SMARTER goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-based, Evaluated and Reviewed )- but do you understand exactly what that means? For the longest time I thought that I understood, but my goals showed me that I
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By LaPora Lindsey There is a lot of talk about “quiet quitting.” This is a newly coined term used to define employees who work the bare minimum at their jobs and seems to be an alternative for those who cannot afford to quit their jobs entirely. This trending phrase and the correlated actions have emerged
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By LaPora Lindsey I need to be honest y’all. We can’t always win. Even when you try your hardest to win, the answer won’t always be, “You’re the best,” or “Yes.” Sometimes you can give it your all and the answer is still, “No.” Rejection is extremely painful, and it’s not something that many people
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By LaPora Lindsey “People don’t know what you know. If you want people to see your accomplishments, you must share them.” This was some of the best advice I received, and I wouldn’t dare leave it to myself because I know that this statement can help in your job search. Sharing your story makes you a better
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