Afleveringen
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Self-leadership is all about taking control of yourself, your career, and life and steering it in the direction you want to go. It starts with having Clarity about what you want and who you are and then taking inspired action to create it the way you visualize.
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We all know that feeling of relief when we walk out the door of our workplace and leave all the stress behind. But unfortunately, that stress doesn't disappear just because we've left work. Persistent stress can lead to chronic stress in the body and physical symptoms from headaches to serious diseases. That's why it's important to learn how to deal with emotional stress at work. This isn't a one-size-fits-all approach, as different things work for different people.
However, there are some general tips that can help anyone learn how to deal with emotional stress at work better. -
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In today's society, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We are constantly inundated with work, family, and social obligations. We are so focused on keeping all the balls in the air that it becomes all we see. So often, recharging yourself doesn't even make it on the list, or it can be difficult.
But it's important to make time for yourself, especially in times of high stress. Our boundaries have become blurred between work and home, so prioritizing time for mental and physical relaxation is essential if you want to not only feel your best but show up as your best self too.
So what happens if you don't make time to recharge? You may notice yourself sliding down that slippery slope of feeling burned out. Maybe your productivity is suffering, and you just can't get it done. You might feel ambivalent and just not care anymore about the important things. Perhaps your concentration is shot, or your emotions are out of proportion to what is happening. And, if left unchecked, it can physically harm your body.
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Why It's Important
Consider a crucial point in your career where your decisions and words say something about who you are and what kind of leader you aspire to be. This is where emerging leaders find themselves daily. Stepping up, speaking up, and showing up are essential actions that determine not just the direction of your career but also the visibility and influence you have within your organization. -
Why Visibility Matters for Emerging Leaders
For emerging leaders, visibility in the workplace isn’t just about being seen; it’s about being recognized for your leadership potential and value to the organization. High visibility can lead to more opportunities to get ahead, increased trust from senior management, and a stronger influence in departmental or organizational decision-making. -
Why Mentorship Matters for Emerging Leaders
As an emerging leader, the path to leadership isn’t just about managing teams or projects; it's also about personal growth, expanding your network, and gaining knowledge from those who have walked the path before you. Understanding the importance of mentorship can be a game-changer in this journey. Mentorship provides you with guidance, wisdom, and an experienced perspective that can dramatically accelerate your growth and forward momentum and also help you navigate the challenges of leadership with more confidence. -
When you think of self-doubt, the immediate reaction might be to view it as a negative, something that hurts more than it helps. Yet, in leadership and personal development, embracing your self-doubt can push you toward significant growth and new opportunities to make a bigger impact. For emerging leaders, new managers, and supervisors, understanding and harnessing the power of self-doubt can be a mindset shift you want to embrace.
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Understanding and addressing the ways we might be sabotaging our own career success is key. It’s about realizing that while the road to professional achievement is a journey, there are often internal roadblocks we set up (perhaps without knowing it) that can hinder our progress. These obstacles aren’t just bumps in the road; they can become permanent barriers if we don't learn how to navigate them correctly. It's not a one-time fix but a continuous process of self-awareness and adjustment.
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Setting career goals is a common practice, often peddled as the road to success. However, without clarity about what we truly desire, why we want it, and how it aligns with what is most important to us, these goals can end up being not just unhelpful but a real waste of our time and energy. Have you ever found yourself driving in the wrong direction without knowing it, only to have to turn around and drive it again in the other direction? It’s frustrating! That’s also the risk we run when we chase after goals that don’t genuinely resonate with who we are and what matters most to us.
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In the journey of emerging leaders to get ahead, the quest for success often takes precedence, with happiness playing second fiddle. Yet, the true essence of leadership lies in the harmony of achieving professional goals while nurturing personal joy. This balance is not just an “I’d like to have” but essential for those leaning into what's next. Winning at work doesn't have to mean sacrificing happiness. In fact, integrating the two can lead to more sustainable, fulfilling success in your current role and future leadership roles too.
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The Title Isn’t What Makes You Impactful.
Well, think about it: in today’s business environment, waiting for a title to make an impact is like waiting for all the traffic lights to turn green before you start the road trip. It just doesn’t make sense. One, it doesn’t happen, and two, some are bound to time out and turn red by the time you get to them. You take each light as you get to it. -
Navigating the stages of your career as an emerging leader can often feel like you're trying to keep afloat in a sea of endless tasks and responsibilities. It's easy to blur the lines between personal and professional life, especially when you're keen to make a good impression and are working to get ahead. However, maintaining a healthy balance is an absolute not just for your well-being but also for sustaining long-term success in your career. Healthy work boundaries are your guard rails, ensuring you protect your time, energy, and sense of purpose, all while striving to be as fulfilled as possible in your career and beyond.
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Growing in your career isn't just about climbing up the ladder. Sometimes, the smartest step you can take is to the side, not up. This is what we call a lateral career move. It's when you switch to a job at the same level as your current one. This could be within the same company or at a different one. The idea here is to change roles without necessarily getting a promotion or a raise.
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We've all seen it happen—someone gets a big promotion, and the next thing you know, it all starts to unravel. It's like watching something bad happen, and you just can’t look away. This scenario is all too common at work, where the leap from team member to leader doesn't always go as smoothly as planned. Now, everyone is wondering, "What went wrong?"
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In your career path, encountering a plateau is quite common, yet it poses a significant challenge. For those of you stepping into leadership roles, this phase, marked by a seeming halt in progress, calls for more than just acknowledgment; it requires strategic thought and action. Understanding how to navigate this stagnation is critical, not just for personal advancement but also for becoming an effective and influential leader.
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Hey there! Have you ever found yourself pondering where you're headed in your career and leadership journey? If that's a "yes," then you're already on the path to something great. Understanding the importance of having a clear vision for your career is like having a roadmap to the right professional opportunities. It's about knowing your destination, even when the route might change along the way.
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