Dare to Be Deliberate

The year is coming to an end and it's likely you are head-down busy on the job. But now is the time to think about what professional development opportunities you want to pursue in the year ahead.

Where do you need to be inspired to continue to grow in your career? What do you need, or want, to learn? What is out there that will give you that learning opportunity. If not a conference, maybe a class. Maybe it's time for an executive coach. Maybe there's a leadership forum that's right for you.

And it's not just yourself that you must consider when thinking about professional development. When thinking about your team, where and how are they trying to expand their professional knowledge and skills? Create a plan that fits within the budget. Commit to your team that they can take the time.

Make professional development part of your career action plan. Download your plan here.

© 2019 Angee Linsey

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When a client forwards the email thank you message from a candidate and exclaims that it's among the best thank you messages he's ever received, it's worth taking note. That's what happened with one of Linsey Careers' candidates (who got the job, of course). In this episode, Angee breaks down the paragraphs to tell you how to craft your own thank you note that shows the interview team that you were paying attention and understand the job and the business.

Dare to be Deliberate Short is designed to provide ideas for actions you can take daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually to level up your communications career. To get a copy of the Dare to be Deliberate Action Plan, go here.

© 2019 Angee Linsey

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When you're daring to be deliberate, you have to stay on top of how you're showing up at work. There are times you will be rockin' it on the job, and then there are moments when you fall into, what today's guest describes as, the "velvet rut." In those moments, it's time to adjust.

In Angee's conversation with Kristin Graham, they talk about her career has been filled with making changes and taking chances. Not only has her path been influenced by her "three-year itch" and desire to constantly learn and grow, but also those moments of intentionally stepping back.

And through it all, Kristin's commitment to investing in nurturing her vast network has been the key to having doors open and allowing her to have an inspiring career. As she shares the story of her experiences, she offers some ideas for you to consider in your career action plan. If you don't already have one, you can download the Dare to Be Deliberate action plan at linseycareers.com/action-plan.

© 2019 Angee Linsey

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Since writing her book, Dare to be Deliberate, Angee confesses that she has felt a little unclear about how she was representing Linsey Careers and the services offered. After some serious reflection, she realized she didn't want to change the work she was doing, but rather how she talked about it.

In this episode, Angee shares her thoughts on the recent Linsey Careers brand refresh and how you can do the same for your personal brand. Is it time to adjust how you tell your professional story? What if you are doing more than one thing? How do you tie your various areas of expertise together when talking about what you do?

Dare to be Deliberate Short is designed to provide ideas for actions you can take daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually to level up your communications career. To get a copy of the Dare to be Deliberate Action Plan, go to www.linseycareers.com/action-plan

© 2019 Angee Linsey

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We all know that things aren't going to be exactly the same when we get a new boss. The amount of change that's ahead for you will depend on the new leader's personality and goals, as well as what she has been hired to do. But here's the great news -- you get to begin with a clean slate. There are no preconceived notions about who you are, or what your strengths and skills may be. Think of it as an opportunity to polish up your personal brand and showcase your best self. In this episode, Angee shares some ideas to make it easier when you have a new manager.

You know how people recommend a 90-day strategy when starting a new job? Well, what if you created a 90-day plan for having a new boss?

Listen in for actions you can take in those first three months of having a new boss so you can get off on the right foot, and help your new manager as they integrate onto the team.

Dare to be Deliberate Shorts are designed to provide ideas for actions you can take daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually to level up your communications career. To get a copy of the Dare to be Deliberate Action Plan, go here.

© 2019 Angee Linsey

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As Angee travels the country talking about her book, Dare to Be Deliberate, audiences have been asking a lot of career questions. But one participant asked a big broad question that really got her thinking. "What are people in your audience yearning to hear and what are you learning from your audiences as you talk about being intentional in your career?"

Angee shares how so many people want that "magic bullet" or perfect answer to all of their career questions. What's the right way to answer a question? Or what's the best way to negotiate salary? But the answer so often "depends." As humans, we all have different styles, goals and needs for our future. Angee shares what is the magic bullet - knowing yourself, telling your story well, and being authentic.

And then she shares what she's learning from her audiences, and offers a little of her own self reflection.

© 2019 Angee Linsey

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Let's be honest. Most people hate the concept of networking. In this episode, Angee interviews Heather Hollick, author of the book Helpful, where she provides a practical guide for life, work and the art of networking.

Whether you are an introvert or extrovert, there are ways to approach strengthening your professional relationships. Heather shares concrete things you can do that align with your personal style -- plus she throws in a few tips when dealing with others who are opposite of your introverted or extroverted style.

Find out the best networking question and stop asking, "What do you do?" And hear what she says you should stop doing when it comes to networking.

The conversation ends with things you can do for your career action plan, so download it here.

© 2019 Angee Linsey

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You may want to take notes when listening to this episode. Angee walks you through each of the areas in LinkedIn where you can provide details that only the recruiter can see. Many people don't even realize this section exists, let alone what to put in the blanks provided.

The reality is, if you're looking for a job, you want to be found by recruiters. A great way to do that is to properly set up your LinkedIn profile to include more details when you move that little button over to say you're open to opportunities on LinkedIn.

© 2019 Angee Linsey

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Angee is heading to her alma mater, The University of Missouri Journalism School in Columbia, Missouri to speak to students about how to be more deliberate in their careers right out of the gate. In preparation for this trip, she reached out to her network to get some advice on what they would share with their younger selves. In this episode, Angee relays some of those sage words of advice, but she also challenges listeners to take a moment to reach out to those junior members on their teams to be a mentor - or at least spread some wisdom to those who are hungry to learn.

© 2019 Angee Linsey

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When you are being intentional in your career, it means taking on stretch assignments that may flex muscles you didn't even know you had. After a great conversation with Krista Todd last week, Angee offers some thoughts on what you may want to consider before saying yes to that stretch opportunity.

Not only do you need to be clear about what direction you're trying to go in your career, it's important to understand the risks and rewards of those projects put in front of you. Sometimes it's better to take small steps instead of leaping in to something huge. Sometimes it's better to take on that less popular project -- the hard one that no one really wants. No matter what approach you take, you can dare to be deliberate in your career by reaching for those stretch opportunities and showing what you've got!

© 2019 Angee Linsey

Visit: LinseyCareers.com

Email: [email protected]

@LinseyCareers on Twitter

Linsey Careers on LinkedIn

Produced by Podcast Prowess