Let’s face it. Corporate life can be a jungle with many people fighting clean and dirty for that top spot. This can be the case on any team of high performers. Here are five practical strategies you can start using today to carve out your space as a valuable asset.

 

 

 

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What do you want more than anything? What do you dream about, think about, wish for? 

 

People usually have great answers for these questions, but the conversation gets awkward when you start talking about what they are willing to sacrifice to get there.  It’s hard to get extraordinary results by only taking ordinary action. 

 

Today we look at the real price of achieving greatness.  Than narrow, deep focus that requires you to set aside some things are good and useful, but perhaps not mission critical.

 

Question of the day: What is your one thing and what are you willing to sacrifice to get it?

 

Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 

 

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Have you ever felt like quitting your job? We’ve all been there at some point and if not, keep working, it will come! 

 

Last’s we sent an article about things to consider before you quit your job.  Today we take a closer look at that decision process. Being an entrepreneur is hard work and not everyone is interested. It’s also not a requirement for having a meaningful life. While you may never actually quit, let’s discuss why you definitely need to be ready to quit your job. 

 

Question: What’s is the biggest thing you need to do right now, to help you get ready to quit your job?

 

 

 

Essential career advice for ambitious young professionals. 

 

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This week our guest is Devoreaux Walton, a personal improvement expert. She is the President and Founder of The Poise Pursuit, a personal branding company and The Prep Pursuit, an etiquette and style online media company, based in Dallas, Texas.

 

Devoreaux breaks down the secrets behind using the way you look and behave in every situation to maximise your success inside and outside the office. 

 

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