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8. They Change with the Times
“The
things we fear most in organizations – fluctuations, disturbances, imbalances –
are the primary sources of creativity.” ~ Margaret J. Wheatley, Leadership and
the New Science
The
world is changing at a rapid pace. Those who move ahead promptly in their
careers don’t hold tightly to the status quo. They are open and flexible and
seize opportunities the moment they present themselves. They are flexible with
the changing demands of the business, generate new ideas, and suggest ways to
integrate innovation into business strategies.
To
climb the ladder of success,
make it a priority to keep up with what’s
happening your area of expertise and related fields. Invite smart people out to
lunch, take classes, and read. Update your skills to stay cutting-edge and
constantly alter your goals to keep current.
9. They Follow Their Passions
“If
you don’t love something, you’re not going to go the extra mile, work the extra
weekend, challenge the status quo as much.” ~ Steve Jobs
Steve
Jobs passionately studied calligraphy and his aesthetic sense still
distinguishes Apple products today. Those who reach the top of their fields
follow what has heart and meaning in their lives. They choose to work for
companies that share their values or they work for themselves. Business based
on hobbies are more likely to turn a profit because these entrepreneurs
persevere during tough times, even if they
don’t make money initially, because they love what they do.
If
you’re in a job that doesn’t bring out the best in you, do something else. Find
companies that align with your vision statement. Or if the entrepreneurial
lifestyle appeals to you, ask yourself how you can you turn your passion into a
business you love.
10. They Have A Good Sense of Timing
“You
don’t have to swing hard to hit a home run. If you got the timing, it’ll go.” ~
Yogi Berra
According
to Bill Gross’s recent TED talk, the number one factor that accounts for why
start ups succeed is that their product came out at the right time. Those who
soar in their fields have a good sense of timing.
To
move ahead at work, keep abreast of what’s happening in your workplace and the
world at large. Watch for changing trends and get a sense for when the time is
right to release a new product or seek a promotion.
11. They Surround Themselves with Winners
“Start
with good people, lay out the rules, communicate with your employees, motivate
and reward them. If you do all those things effectively, you can’t miss.”
~ Lee Iacocca
Bill
Gross found that the second most important factor that allowed startups to
succeed was that they were based on strong teams. Those who excel in their
industries know they can’t achieve their vision alone. They surround themselves
with great teams and find powerful mentors to guide them.
To
succeed in your career, carefully choose who you spend time with. Success rubs
off. So does failure. Don’t get sidetracked by people who aren’t on track.
Surround yourself with positive successful people both inside and outside of
work.
12. They Stay Consistent
“In
essence, if we want to direct our lives, we must take control of our consistent
actions. It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we
do consistently.” ~ Tony Robbins
Those
who rise to the top put consistent energy into their personal and professional
lives rather than expending marathon energy. They achieve goals step by step
and stay in constant contact with their staff, colleagues, and customers. They
take breaks from heavy work schedules to maintain balance and ensure that they
don’t run out of energy.
To
avoid burnout and attain more consistency in your work, turn your goals into
action items with due dates and space them out on your calendar so that they
are achievable. Make sure to focus on your top one or two priorities. Tick off
each goal as you reach it. That way you’ll be much less likely to lose touch
with an important client or drop the ball on a game-changing plan.
13. They Persevere
“If
you really look closely, most overnight successes took a long time.” ~ Steve Jobs
Success
is not a straight line path to the top, but encompasses many troughs and
valleys. Steve Jobs was fired from his own company (Apple), then founded NeXT
and Pixar, and in the end returned to Apple. By the time she won Bammy’s Best
NEW Artist Award, Gwen Stefanie had been singing with No Doubt for 10 years.
Thomas Edison was fired from several jobs but kept his true passion for
inventing and eventually obtained 1,093 patents. People who flourish in their
careers keep the long game in mind.
When
the path gets bumpy and you find yourself starting to give up, try a different
method, route, or alternative to get what you want. Remember you always have
options, and that you’re in good company if it’s taking longer than you thought
to get where you want to go.
14. They Know When to Stop
“I
believe that being successful means having a balance of success stories across
the many areas of your life. You can’t truly be considered to be successful in
your business life if your home life is in shambles.” ~ Zig Ziglar
Although
it may seem counter-intuitive, people who succeed don’t work hard all the time.
They take breaks when they experience diminishing returns, and have closing
rituals to end their day. They organize their files, straighten their desks,
and make a list of what to do tomorrow.
To
succeed in your career, leave work at work and enjoy your hobbies, family, and
friends during your time off. You’ll make room for breakthroughs and come back
refreshed.
The
good news is you don’t have to prioritize career advancement over everything
else in your life to succeed in your profession. Work smart instead. You’ll get
to the top fastest if you make a commitment to learn and hone these 14 skills
of people who advance rapidly in their vocations. They’re not just reserved for
career rock stars; you can master them, too. Why not start today?
BY MICHELLE MILLIS CHAPPEL
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