Alan M Patterson

Author of BURN LADDERS. BUILD BRIDGES. and 2015's LEADER EVOLUTION. Troublemaker and founder of Ladderburners® – changing how you think about success at work.

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Integrity. Trust. Credibility. When was the last time you stopped to think about what each word really means to you – specifically your integrity & credibility in the eyes of others?

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#mindsetmatters #careeradvancement #careergoals

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One of our most highly recommended career exercises – the JOB WHEEL.

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Food for thought for your weekend scrolling.

Reflect, reconnect, rest up.
We've got work to do, ladderburners.

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Grab a copy for yourself or gift it to someone who needs to hear this career growth message.

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Stop trying to prove how smart you are. There is power in observation.

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🔥 THIS WEEK'S EXPERIMENT: Understand your culture

⭐️ Gather
⭐️ Write 4 descriptors of culture.
⭐️ Share & describe answers. Ask for examples.
⭐️ Find themes. Discuss.
⭐️ What are 2 recommendations to implement.
⭐️ Review steps needed.

#learninglab #worklife #hr #careergoals

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QUICK PRACTICE TIPS:
🔥 You are NOT expected nor should you provide the answer.

🔥 Ask “how” and “why” questions.

🔥 Learn to ask for the impact of what someone describes or suggests.

🔥 It’s a good idea to set some simple ground rules up front.
#learninglab #careeradvice

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Study people & figure out what's important to them.

You won't find a better opportunity, even a psychology class or daytime soap opera, to see what you see every day from a front row seat in your organization.

It could be the best show in town.

#ladderburners #buildbridges

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Taking care of people on your team requires a plan – to find them, and to keep them.

#ladderburnersunite

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Ladderclimbers are their resumes.

Ladderburners® are their stories.

Where do you put emphasis?
Are you one or the other? Or both?

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#success #worklife #hr #careergoals #jobs #employment #careerchange #professionaldevelopment #careeradvice #ladderburnersunite

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🔥 THIS WEEK'S EXPERIMENT: Your Personal Image⁠
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• Write down 3 words or phrases that describe your image.⁠
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• Ask two people you trust to describe your image as 3 words or phrases. Be sure to ask for examples.⁠
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• Compare to the words

#careertip #careeradvise

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Don't think that you're going to join an organization and that they're going to find out a purpose and meaning for you, you have to do it.

Listen to more #careeradvice and support in my chat with @KnowGuides.

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Entrepreneurs are often natural ladderburners – however, you'll find MANY ladderburners in management and THRIVING as people-centered leaders in ladder-oriented organizations.

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🔥 THIS WEEK'S EXPERIMENT: What does working strategically mean to you?

How do you define "strategic"?
How much time each week do you work at a strategic level?

List 3 ways you can create time to think strategically at least once a week.

#learninglab #careeradvice #mindset

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The reality is that careers are inherently non-linear, and non-rational.

You can't think your way out of feeling stuck at work. You need to do something – experiment, find your people, have conversations. Don't do this alone.

#mindsetmatters #careeradvancement #growthmindset

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🔥 THIS WEEK'S EXPERIMENT: Pre-selling your ideas.

A common tendency is to create a PPT, call a meeting, pitch, and vote.

***DON’T DO THAT AS YOUR 1ST STEP, ESPECIALLY IF IT IS A CRITICAL DECISION.

Better to select 3 people to talk to in advance.

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A reminder as the week wraps up:

Some people know what they want to be when they grow up. Some people don’t have a clue. Many are still trying to figure it out after years in the workforce.

Everyone's path looks different.
Own yours.

#mindsetmatters #careerdevelopment

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A road map for finding purpose & meaning in your career AND building your teams and mentoring people.

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#careerchange #professionaldevelopment #careeradvice #ladderburnersunite #mindset

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You can choose to see work in a different way even as a newbie to the workforce or your organization. It can be a simultaneously challenging and rewarding game.

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#careercoach #careerdevelopment #careeradvancement #professionaldevelopment

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You can't always avoid the bureaucracy.

Pick one person this week to meet with informally or formally to grow your connections.

Nope, not an email.
Pick up the phone. Grab a quick coffee.

Thank me later.
#buildbridges #careergoals #leadership #worklife #careerpath #change