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Promotions are based on Impact, not just people skills
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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How To Not Get Pulled Back In After Empowering Others
Loss of control, fear of the unknown, and inbounds from the team secretly pull us back into the weeds. Work on your mindset and team coaching tactics to…
Mar 20
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Yue Zhao
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6 Ways To Tackle Unexpected Questions From Executives
When you get caught off guard, focus on bringing your logical thinking back on line, don't worry too much about thinking out loud, and remember to phone…
Feb 27
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Yue Zhao
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How To Communicate What Really Matters In Leadership Interviews
Start with the motivation. Identify the question behind the question. Tailor your responses to the audience. And don't forget to frame your case in the…
Feb 13
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Yue Zhao
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3 Common Reasons Your Manager Will Fail You During Promotions And How To Have A Back Up Plan
Promotions at the senior levels are as much about relationships and perception as it is about performance. Invest the time to advocacy outside your…
Jan 30
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Yue Zhao
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