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Why Being Capable Doesn't Get You Promoted
Getting into leadership is more about positioning yourself for that next opportunity than working hard at your current role.
Nov 13
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How to communicate succinctly to executives
Executives are short on time and attention. Learn how to Be Brief, Be Brilliant, and Be gone. The secret is in clarity of thinking and having the…
Nov 6
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Yue Zhao
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Letting go is A Leadership Superpower
Letting go of what made us successful and fixed ideas of what is right is the secret to becoming a great executive. Here's the why and the how to do it…
Oct 31
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Yue Zhao
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How To Manage False Rumors As a High Performer
High-performers will encounter rumors about their wins rooted in jealousy and envy. The best way to address them is to sidestep the emotions and build a…
Oct 23
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Yue Zhao
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Why Mentoring Doesn't Get You Into Management
If you're looking to get more resources and manage a team, tell a story about how you'll create more impact.
Sep 18
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Yue Zhao
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Chase environments that make your goals inevitable.
When things go wrong, sometimes it is more powerful to change the environment, rather than ourselves. Look to the bigger picture of people and process…
Sep 4
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Yue Zhao
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You Can Love Your Job And Take A Vacation
The only way to sustain high performance over a long time or rapid change is to take breaks. Taking the time to recover means you love your job.
Aug 7
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Yue Zhao
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My "go-to" Exercise For Structuring Complex Interview Questions On The Spot
An easy way to learn how to structure responses to a complex executive concern or interview question on the spot. Practice wherever 5 minutes a day!
Jun 5
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Yue Zhao
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How To Frame Your Ideas So They Are Heard
You've done the work on an idea but it doesn't get the buy-in you need. Here are two proven ways to reframe your approach.
May 22
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Yue Zhao
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How Confidence Is Self-Fulfilling in High-stakes Conversations
When you lead with confidence, others are more confident in your leadership. Here are 5 tactical things you can do to increase your confidence in your…
May 15
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Yue Zhao
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How To Survive Manager Changes
When you get a new manager, treat it like a new job. Slow down your "work" and invest time in relationship building, goal-setting, and alignment.
May 8
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Yue Zhao
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Your Career Growth Is Not Your Manager's Top Priority - And What To Do About It
At higher levels in the organizations, your manager has increasingly less direct influence on your promotions. Instead, investing in relationships and…
Apr 24
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Yue Zhao
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