Who's The Boss Of Your Development?
Do you feel you are continuously developing at work? Based on research released by Gallup, I’m guessing your answer is “not really.” Below are two of their findings I thought you might find helpful.
Regardless of whether you are a solo entrepreneur or an employee at a company, based on the stats above, it’s pretty apparent you will need to take charge of your own development. When was the last time you took the time to think about your PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN? (Not to be confused with the often unhelpful yearly goal process companies force their employees to follow.)
Prompts to consider for your personal development plan:
Where do you WANT TO BE in 5 years?
What do you need to INVEST in over the next 3-5 years to accomplish what matters most?
What SKILLS do you need to learn or improve?
How will you stay current on INDUSTRY TRENDS and KNOWLEDGE?
How can you upgrade your MINDSET? (i.e., are you still thinking small?)
Who can you get FEEDBACK from?
At the pinnacle of your career, what do you want OTHERS to say about you?
Don’t let your career unfold without being an active participant in your development. YOU are the boss of your own development. If you are having a hard time sitting down and going meta on your career, please reach out. I would be honored to help you come up with an actionable plan and be your accountability partner.
The intent of these emails is to provide different perspectives, ideas, and insights as you navigate the path forward for yourself, your team, your organization, and your family. If I can assist you on your path, please schedule a 20-minute call here.
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