C1 – Advanced
Does your job feel like a dead end? It’s easy to look around and blame company politics. But what if the problem is you?
Let Jack Welch help you evaluate yourself. Read the article on ten pitfalls that could stall your career.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20141110044443-86541065-10-behaviors-that-could-kill-your-career
Discussion Questions:
- Are you guilty of any of these behaviors?
- What is the danger of over-committing?
- Do you have colleagues who have a rigid attitude? How do you deal with them?
- How can we fix or solve complacency?
- What are some methodologies, immediately actionable practices, and respected credentials does your company employ?
4 replies on “Behaviors That Could Kill Your Career”
Are you guilty of any of these behaviors?
maybe the first one, it is difficult for me to disconnect from my work when i’m so focus on resolving a problem. This is overcommiting
What is the danger of over-committing?
the main danger is to finish burnt because of the stress that it is generated when you behaviour in that way
Do you have colleagues who have a rigid attitude? How do you deal with them?
yes for example my client sometimes is a bit rigid. The best way to deal with these situations is keep your calm and be polite in order to create a good atmosphere
How can we fix or solve complacency?
To be honest, for me complacency isnt something to be fixed. I think that it depends on the stage where people are and even company need this type of peeple because not everyone will be able to promote at the same time. So this complancecy create differents pace that is healthy for company.
What are some methodologies, immediately actionable practices, and respected credentials does your company employ?
Our company let us to develop ourself at the pace we want. Our company also promotes integration and polite relation with work mates and try to create an atmophere good for us to feel comfortable
You are doing all you can. Good job so far!
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Cheers to more entries from you!
Are you guilty of any of these behaviors?
I don’t think so, although I have worked with people who had these personality traits and it was not a pleasant experience.
What is the danger of overcommitting yourself?
I think you can get burned out very quickly and end up quitting earlier
Do you have colleagues with a rigid attitude – how do you deal with them?
Yes, in the past. The best way to deal with them is to limit interactions as much as possible and anticipate their behaviors.
How can we fix or resolve complacency?
By getting workers involved in tasks with projects that challenge them.
What are some of the methodologies, prompt action practices and respected credentials your company employs?
One of the things I like the most of my current job is the respect for the employee and by that I mean that no one ever expects you to work late or on weekends. They also focus on the employees learning improvement and that ultimately makes people motivated and happy.
Seeing you strive in improving your skills is commendable! Keep it up.
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Good job!