Career Bites: Bite-Sized Career Tips In Less Than 3 Minutes

Hi Reader, Have you ever felt uncomfortable when discussing your achievements? I know I have. I remember the first time I realized I wasn’t moving up in my career because I wasn’t making my work known. I knew it was a critical skill to learn if I wanted to advance, so I worked at it (I would literally have my managers review emails I wanted to send out). 💡 Tip of the Day It's important to remember that leaders want to know how the work you’re doing is impacting the company's bottom line....

Today’s newsletter is going to be a little bit longer than usual, Reader, because I have a story to share about a recent mistake I made. A few weeks ago I attended a boot camp for speakers who have aspirations to be (or already are) on the big stage speaking in front of thousands (or even tens of thousands) of people. I signed up to understand if this was something I wanted to do, to network with people in a similar profession as me, and to invest in myself. There was an opportunity for...

Hi Reader, Many people have been reaching out to me about how to stand out and build a brand that makes them more attractive to current and future employers. This is great news! It means more people are realizing that having a personal brand is no longer a nice-to-have, it's a need-to-have. But this is where a lot of people get it wrong: With each new role they take on, their brand becomes tied to their company (been there!). I had worked at LinkedIn during my formative 20s for 6 years and it...

Hi Reader, I've been getting a lot of replies from you all about wanting to hear more about LinkedIn — so that’s exactly what we’re going to cover today! Linkedin mockup Vectors & Illustrations for Free Download | Freepik When I first started posting on LinkedIn, it felt like stepping into a bustling conference room where everyone seemed to know what they were doing except me. I'd spend hours crafting the perfect post, only for it to get lost in the sea of other posts within minutes.It could...

Hi Reader, When I began running my own meetings as a manager, one of the most difficult things I had to do was learn to lean into the silence. Often if someone didn’t speak up right away after I asked a question, I felt self-conscious and uncomfortable. 💡 Tip of the Day Despite that discomfort, I know just how important it is to incorporate a "thoughtful pause" after posing a question or introducing a key topic. This brief moment allows everyone to process their thoughts before diving into...

Hi Reader, Executive presence and influence are like the dynamic duo of leadership, each helping you to supercharge your career in different ways. But what are they, exactly? Personally, I’ve found both of these concepts to be a bit nebulous at times. The phrase, “You know it when you see it” comes to mind, but it can be hard to define. 💡 Tip of the Day Today, I’d like you to understand some of the key differences so that you’re making sure you’re learning the skill you need right now....

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Brought to you by Shortform A few issues ago I discussed the power of continuous learning. One of my personal goals this year has been to embrace that mentality by consuming more books. Shortform couldn’t have reached out at a better time. Shortform is the best way to learn ideas from all those books you’ve always wanted to read. The platform offers super-powered book summaries — in other words, summaries of chapters, audio highlights (yes, please! 🙋🏻♀️), a discussion community, interactive...

If you’re an introvert, standing up in front of a crowd can be a challenge, Reader. Sweaty palms? Extreme anxiety? Stumbling over words? As an introvert, I know these feelings so well. But just because it may be easier to get overwhelmed in front of large groups, that doesn’t mean you don’t have something important to say. That’s why I’m hugely passionate about empowering people (especially fellow introverts) to speak up and bring their ideas to the table. Today’s newsletter is about helping...

Brought to you by Shortform A few issues ago I discussed the power of continuous learning. One of my personal goals this year has been to embrace that mentality by consuming more books. Shortform couldn’t have reached out at a better time. Shortform is the best way to learn ideas from all those books you’ve always wanted to read. The platform offers super-powered book summaries — in other words, summaries of chapters, audio highlights (yes, please! 🙋🏻♀️), a discussion community, interactive...