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My dad, an elementary school
principal, used to say, “Make a
positive impression on teachers
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you will have more leeway when
you mess up later in the year.
Otherwise you will spend the
school year pushing a rock uphill
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impression.”
His advice made me more aware
of the initial impression I make
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to choose opportunities. This
pre-work gave me a stable
foundation in my career.
Everyone leaves a footprint, an
impression based on actions or
behavior. The strong foundation
for any career is the impact
you make on others. Not just
the work you do. Not just the
accomplishments.
But
the
impact you have on others.
No one is an island.
Networking, building relation-
ships, getting things done
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the foundation of the impact you
make on others especially at the
beginning of a work relationship.
Let’s see this in action.
A recent client, Don, is
disappointed in his career.
Since he graduated eight years
ago with a marketing degree
he has wandered from one
inconsequential job to another,
uncertain how to get that
product marketing job he wants.
Don does not have a strong
foundation for his career. He is
uncertain of the footprint he leaves
inhis current role but he is not sure
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even content in his current role
much less how to get the product
marketing career he really wants.
He thinks he needs to change jobs.
I think Don needs to build a
stronger foundation for his
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new employer as he pursues his
ideal job. Growing in place while
he builds that foundation will
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new relationship skills.
Tips to make a strong
foundation for career success
Here are some tips to make a
positive impression, the strong
foundation for success when
winds of change shift:
How Strong is Your
Career Foundation?
BY KATHERINE BURIK
SOAR TO SUCCESS
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Business Acceleration Strategies