By Marcia Zidle on March 4, 2011
There are times when a lateral move can be as important to your career as a promotion. Is this one of them? Here’s a reader’s situation. “I have a boss who is sitting out time till his retirement. I can’t move up until he goes. Another manager has given me some hints that I could […]
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By Marcia Zidle on February 25, 2011
“I’ve been in this position for four years. My boss drops hints about where I might go from here, but nothing comes of it. I feel stuck. ” When you have been in a position for a while you may feel like you have reached a plateau. But I think that plateaus are not necessarily bad. They […]
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By Marcia Zidle on February 22, 2011
Think hard work is all you need for career success? Jeffrey Pfeffer, at Stanford University Graduate School of Business disagrees. In his latest book, Power: Why Some People Have It and Others Don’t, he argues that what you need to succeed in the workplace is, above all, power. He was asked in an interview with BNET […]
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By Marcia Zidle on February 18, 2011
A reader asked for career advice on this situation. “A new position, which will be a promotion, has just opened up in the company. It sounds very exciting even though I haven’t had much experience in that kind of responsibility. But I have a good track record and friends are urging me to go for […]
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By Marcia Zidle on February 15, 2011
What do you see on the horizon? I bet it’s change and more change! In these days of takeovers and mergers, of downsizing operations of multiple “rightsizings”, chances are that you are going to be caught up in some form of major workplace change at least once in your career. Probably many times! See Part […]
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By Marcia Zidle on February 11, 2011
Change is a fact of life. Don’t resist it; thrive in it! In these days of takeovers and mergers, of downsizing operations and multiple rightsizings, chances are you’re going to be caught up in some form of major workplace change at least once in your career. Probably several times! Whether it’s a new job or a new […]
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By Marcia Zidle on February 8, 2011
“Your #1 priority must be to launch and grow a business called Me, Inc.” That’s according to Tom Peters, leadership author and consultant, who encourages everyone to see themselves as self-employed, even if they work for someone. Therefore in this world of downsizing, right sizing, restructuring and mergers, you need to be focused on managing your career […]
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By Marcia Zidle on February 4, 2011
How well do you toot your own horn? There’s a well know saying: “It’s not what you know …but who you know?” Well in today’s changing world, replace it with this: “It’s not only what you know, it’s not only who you know, but, as important, it‘s who knows you.” In order to be known […]
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By Marcia Zidle on February 1, 2011
Relationships are the bread of career life. So make and break bread with others. In times of change, contacts are the sources of information, opportunity and even power. Don’t let your everyday responsibilities isolate you from others. Move out from behind your desk. Move around in a variety of circles. Move quickly, eat hardy and […]
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By Marcia Zidle on January 28, 2011
What do you bring to the employment table? As organizations continue to change -they’ll grow, restructure, merge, right size, outsource – an increasingly vital career strategy is to make sure your competitive edge continues to be well honed, razor sharp, and very, very productive. Get this image in your mind—you are carrying a large suitcase […]
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Marcia Zidle, a certified career strategist and business coach, works with high potential, high impact executives, managers and professionals to advance their careers and grow their leadership capabilities.