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The balance between personal and professional effectiveness
Proactivity versus reactivity
The importance of defining your path in life
When you're sure you want to quit
In a situation where you are sure you want to quit, put your energy into growing. Take advantage of the situation by, for example, learning how not to lead or how to work well as a team.
Then, when an opportunity presents itself, move on.
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Never settle for "good enough"
Thinking that you don't need to find a fulfilling job because you'll find fulfillment elsewhere is like saying you don't have to love the person you marry because you can get that elsewhere. This idea will set you up for a rocky situation.
You will spend most of your time at work, ...
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Empathy and teamwork
When a boss is yelling at people or being short with them, talk to them behind closed doors and say, "Hey, you were really short with us in the meeting. Are you OK?" Try and get across that you think they're acting out of character and you want to check on them.
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When to quit your job
If your boss or work environment is abusive, leave immediately.
However, if your boss or work environment aren't abusive and you've been there for only a few months, consider waiting. It takes around six months for anyone to settle into a job
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Before quitting, figure out what’s wrong
If you've been at your job for more than six months, try to figure out the cause of your dread.
- First, check your attitude. If your attitude is that work is just work, and you'll find your fulfillment elsewhere, you won't be committed. Other's will notice if you jus...
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Dreading your job
A lack of fulfillment at the workplace might be due to a misalignment between your purpose and your job.
Before deciding to quit your job, first exhaust all other avenues.
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Be the leader you wish you had
We might be the most junior person in the organization, but we still work with people. We can help them to go home fulfilled, that they feel heard and that someone has their back.
When you commit yourself to be the leader you wish you had, you can contribute to bui...
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