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4 Steps to Achieving Career Goals During a Pandemic

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During the pandemic, your career goals may have withered a bit. But it's not a good idea to just forget about your career goals, and in fact, you can take this time to think more deeply about what you really want and how to go about getting it. Consider: 1.

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How to Jell With Your Boss

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Make clear that you're open to her feedback and want to be more supportive of her goals and that of the organization's. You want to make sure that you're always doing work that the boss considers a priority and understands how it contributes to her success and that of the company's.

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How to Benefit When You Get Blindsided by Criticism

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That made it easier for me to ensure my goals were aligned with hers -- and that helped me get ahead. I found that with my editor, my level-headed response earned me some goodwill in the weeks to come. She started giving me better assignments and she became more open about the challenges she faced.

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How to Lead Digital Transformation Successfully

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One of the best ways for senior leaders to understand how to determine the organization’s needs, create the right culture and use its resources wisely can be found in a new white paper from Knowledge@Wharton and sponsored by HCL Technologies. Minimal disruption The digital transformation goals for Novelis, a major U.S.

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How to Answer "Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?"

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Let the interviewer know that you've give this some thought because any company wants to know that you're interested in more than just collecting a paycheck -- they want to see someone who has set goals and is mature enough to go after them. You're being honest about your goals -- just not shoving Paris into the immediate picture.

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How to Keep Teams Motivated to the Finish Line

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How many times have you been about to reach your goal and for some reason, you lose interest? I've heard bosses complain that they've just about got their team to achieve a new goal -- and then enthusiasm seems to wane. A new study sheds light on why this happens.

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How to Get Colleagues to Trust You

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In their new book, the authors use science to explain how to best establish trust, such as: Building rapport. But when you ask someone to tell you about their goals and interests – and ask follow-up questions – it shows you’re paying attention.” Without that trust, collaboration, productivity and success falter. Smiling more.