1. What is the value of a mentor and what is an ideal mentor for minorities and women? I believe that the ideal way to learn the tactics to ascend …
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1. What is a blind spot and why is it relevant to your career? You may think you know it all. You’ve done well in school and gotten your dream …
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1. In my company, there’s definitely a positive tone in meetings that can seem over the top. How can I talk the talk without being insincere? Start by recognizing why …
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1. How do I know if I’m bringing value to my employer? To determine the key to bringing value to your employer, I start with the lowest common denominator and …
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1. I’ve often heard that I need an elevator pitch? How short does it need to be and what advice do you have for creating one? Nowadays you need to …
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1. What is the single most important principle to have in mind to climb the career ladder? The one key principle that has driven me throughout my career is simple: …
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1. In my career, what is the best way to ensure I get paid well and not be viewed as easily replaceable by my employer? The key to building a …
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1. We hear a lot about the five-year plan. That one should think about their goals for the next five years and chart the course? How really effective is that? …
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1. We too often get down on ourselves when we get that rejection letter, but doesn’t luck play a role in this as much as talent? Luck does play a …
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1. You have call the interview Show Time. What do you mean by that and how can I make my next interview “Show Time?” After a long career, I …
