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How to Become an Innovative Leader

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Innovation is highly prized by companies because it means that this person is always on the lookout for new ideas and new opportunities, which are critical in succeeding into today's competitive marketplace. What other education or training do you need to expand your current knowledge and skills? Show curiosity.

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What New Managers Must Know to Succeed

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Sometimes new bosses are groomed for the role within the company or during their time with another employer. They receive advice and training and are even mentored by more experienced managers. They learn what works and what doesn't. But other times, new bosses get thrown into the deep end with little training and little support.

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This is One of the Biggest Mistakes Being Made by the Unemployed

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During the Great Recession, companies were not offering free online classes or dropping fees for various certifications. But with the pandemic, companies have eliminated or reduced fees for classes, training sessions or certifications.

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4 Steps to Achieving Career Goals During a Pandemic

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Or, is it just a laundry list of job titles and company names? You need to be able to constantly show that you're taking that next step, either through key projects in your current job, educational or training efforts or even through professional associations. How you've achieved results?

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The Best Way to End a Job Interview

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With my education and strong work experience in generating sales through social media, I think I could hit the ground running on Day 1." I know we covered a lot, but I just wanted to mention that I also speak Mandarin and Spanish, which I think could be helpful to this company as it expands into markets overseas."

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5 Steps That Can Lead to Greater Happiness, Career Success

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But if you look into the background of those you admire, they didn't just luck into being a good speaker or running a successful company. Don't set lofty, vague goals such as "I want to be vice president at my company in the next five years." They worked at it. They perhaps took classes that helped them improve. Pursue feedback.

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The Key to Surviving Disruption

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At the same time it was repositioning its core business, the company began experimenting with new service lines and bought Affiliated Computer Services for more than $6 billion. Anthony says Xerox is an important example of what companies can do to thrive when their industry is being disrupted. Cash flow became positive and stable.

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