#064: Your Career Growth Limitations - Part 3
Career Growth Made Easy
English - August 16, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsCareers Business Education How To career job resume interview performance raise promotion Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Your Career Growth Limitations - Part 3
A natural part of career progression is growing in your role. Sometimes when that happens, we take on too much and can become overloaded. We need to know when to say when. We need to know our limitations.
Knowing when to raise your hand for help is another sign of maturity and professionalism. So is selectively saying "I don't know" when you're asked about something outside your area of expertise.
One way to improve is to set time aside for yourself on a regular basis. But, when you do, make sure you honor it. Your self-growth is even more important than many of your other responsibilities. Take time for yourself!
Chapters
[01:33]
We need to know when to say when. We need to know our limitations.
[03:24]
It's okay to selectively say "I don't know."
[04:58]
What happens if you find yourself saying "I don't know." too frequently?
[06:41]
The concept and awareness of time management play a critical role to help organize our activities.
[07:39]
Being busy and productive is not the same thing!
[09:20]
When scheduling meetings use a timed agenda.
[09:50]
Don't forget to schedule time for yourself. And once you do, try your best to honor that time slot!
[12:16]
Once you identify your strengths and weaknesses it's important to put a career growth plan in place. Make sure that plan includes metrics to help you monitor progress.
[13:28]
There's additional help with filler words and learning how to pause in conversations.
Mentioned Links
Getting rid of filler words: um, ah
Learn Craig's 3P Rule - Powerfully Placed Pauses