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8 Steps to Climb Your Way Up to the C-Suite

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You’ll need to learn lots of different skills, and it will be a long haul. Find a good mentor or mentors. Mentors and coaches are extremely important to career success, Bryant says. Now, I work hard to pass on my skills and knowledge by mentoring other people.” Learn continuously.

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5 Life Lessons I Learned from My Father

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My oldest daughter Madison was excited to be interviewed for this article because, as she so bluntly put it, she’s had “a very unusual upbringing.”. Prepare for each moment to be a learning moment. Whether inside or outside of class, I’m always looking for learning moments, and I welcome new experiences.”. Stick to your goals.

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Taking Career Advice from TikTok? Experts Suggest Keeping These 4 Things In Mind

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In the past, most people would ask a mentor or career coach for advice. A recent study finds that Gen Z and millennials are more likely to get their career advice from TikTok than a mentor, with one in five making career decisions based on advice from TikTok creators.

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3 principles to building — and keeping — a great relationship with a mentor

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I’ve had more mentors than anyone I know. Without a father in my life, I grew up hungry for advice — which gave me a reason to make my relationships with mentors more personal and more meaningful than the average mentor-mentee relationship. Mentors tend to be older than you and work with other older-than-you people.

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The SUCCESS Interview: Francois Reihani and the Power of Building a Business Focused on Giving Back

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Editor’s Note: The SUCCESS Interview tests the foundational principles of this 125-year-old personal and professional development magazine against modern realities. Visit achieversallaccess.com to learn more. * * *. You hear it time and time again, but it’s a lesson you often have to learn on your own.

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The Ultimate Layoff Survival Guide: How To Rebound From A Job Loss

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Handling rejection, especially in the worksphere, is incredibly uncomfortable and difficult; it’s best to not dwell and to just move on, but to also use it as an opportunity to learn and upskill. Job seekers should be cautious about the companies they choose to work for or interview with.

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The Success Interview: Magdalena Ye?il on Inclusivity, Female Leadership and Finding Male Allies in the Workplace

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Born and raised in Istanbul, she says growing up as a Christian kid in a Muslim country was great training for navigating Silicon Valley as a woman: “I learned how to adjust to being other.” CM: Courtney, you learned a lot about advocacy from Magdalena. Editor’s Note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity.