'Career' tagged blog posts in My Story

Recently, during one of my mentor-ship sessions my mentor talked about key differentiators that can make one standout for his/her next promotion. I found it very useful and thought it would be a great article (with my thoughts) to start the week off with for my readers.

Standout Skills

1) Presentation - It is an asset that one needs to master (it's an on-going process). How effectively you can communicate your message to...

Recently I attended one of the most informative and interesting event hosted by 85 Broads and NYU Stern, "2020 Vision: The Future is Yours!" All the speakers in this event were 'Creme Brule' of their field. One of the speaker Niko Canner, named one of ten "new gurus" and "8 to Watch" by Fortune magazine in November 2008 and in October 2009 respectively shared his 4 principles for achieving success.

"Success for...

Today’s businesses are more dependent than ever before on their top performers to innovate and provide services that differentiate a company from its fierce competitors. In other words, corporations are reliant upon their human assets to survive and thrive.

One of the projects that my husband worked on; “To reduce the attrition rate in his companies top performing team”, gave me a deep insight on “Why Top talent leaves?” I was shocked...

Recently I read an awesome book “The Little BIG Things: 163 Ways to Pursue Excellence” by Tom Peters. This book was very insight and it stated that EXCELLENCE is the result of many small tasks.

Small favors, small gestures and even a smile can go long way in life. One of my ex-Sr. Director remembers me from my first job as “Million Dollar Smile” girl.

What are some of these little things?

1) Remember...

Yesterday I attended a Jam Session "Career GPS" by Dr Ella Bell. It was a very insightful and informative session. The qualities that Dr. Bell talked in her book and session is focused on women but can be used by anyone and everyone in my humble opinion.

After researching more on this topic, I came up with my thoughts on qualities to get ahead in the rat race

1) Social Bee- Don't be...

I was recently reading "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Dr. Stephen Covey, who became one of the foremost leadership development trainers in the world.

These "habits" are said to be the mantra for personal success. So I have summarized these "7 Habits" (also added my thoughts) as it would be beneficial for the readers in their personal success.

1) Be proactive: You are the master of your own destiny and...