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So You Want to Take a Break from Your Career—Here’s What You Need to Consider

Success

In the absence of travel, daily commutes and the culture of busyness, many employees were finally able to fully engage in self-reflection to determine if their job, company and path truly aligned with their overall interests. Do you want to travel more, or finally make good on your literary aspirations? The worst they can say is “no.”.

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When Was the Last Time You Invested in Your Career?

On The Job

Just because you can't travel or meet with a lot of people right now does not mean it's OK to stop investing in your career. In fact, it's more important than ever that you be proactive in making sure that you're growing your network, keeping your skills up-to-date and understand the trends in your industry and how they will affect you.

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Elevate Your Mood: 48 Thought-Provoking Gratitude Journal Prompts

Success

Consider the teachers, professors and mentors you’ve had over the years. Make a goal to thank them for that in the next month. Think of your favorite place to travel—near or far. List the top three skills you want to learn in the next year. What do you consider to be your best skill or trait?

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Your Administrative Assistant Is Your Greatest Asset

Office Dynamics

Between e-mail, virtual assistants, smartphones, high-speed Internet connections and a host of other technological marvels, they mistakenly believe they are more independent than ever—making their own travel plans, managing their own Inbox, sending their own letters and scheduling their own meetings. Be a mentor. Have regular meetings.

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Jeff Probst: A Survivor’s Perspective on Life’s Adventure

Success

He’s grateful for those opportunities, as well as the people who encouraged him to dream big and pursue his goals. He honed his storytelling skills and learned how to work in front of the camera, which earned him more money and greater opportunities. But he knows not all kids are so lucky. And that has made an impression on Probst.

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“Who, me, network?” Build Confidence in Your Networking Skill!

Office Dynamics

The great thing is that networking is a “soft skill” that can be learned by anyone. And no matter how good you grow at this, you can always set a stretch goal to grow a bit more in this area. Networking comes under the heading of a life-long skill builder. We are all somewhere on the continuum of networking skill strength.

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“Who, me, network?” Build Confidence in Your Networking Skill!

Office Dynamics

The great thing is that networking is a “soft skill” that can be learned by anyone. And no matter how good you grow at this, you can always set a stretch goal to grow a bit more in this area. Networking comes under the heading of a life-long skill builder. We are all somewhere on the continuum of networking skill strength.