Big news, Podsters!  Today I’m sharing my Career Commandments – the three things I wish I knew (or had listened to) that would have saved me a lot of time, energy and angst.

BUT! Before we dive in – it’s time to celebrate together!  Together we have grown our Unmute Yourself community and hit a major podcast milestone – we hit 10,000 downloads!  This is a huge deal Podsters because this means we have affected the life and career of over 10,000 listeners!  I am truly humbled and grateful for all the shares, the listens and the support.  Keep the comments and suggestions coming!

Now on to today’s podcast.

Think about all the time, money, and energy invested you’ve invested in your career.  Think about all the times you threw up your hands and said “I JUST WISH SOMEONE WOULD GIVE ME THE PLAYBOOK!”.

I’ve got you! Today I’m sharing the top three career tidbits which I think are most important to catapult you and your career.

#1 -  The best candidate does not always get the job. Hard to hear and also true.  You know this happens and maybe it’s even happened to you.  The candidate who gets the job has less experience, less time with the company, less all the things.  And yet – they get the job.  Today I’m telling you why this happens, how this happens and most important – how you can stop this from happening.

#2 - Titles and salary matter.    I know how this sounds, Podsters and I personally have never chased either.  What I’m sharing here is that your salary should be commensurate with how YOU feel you are valued in the role.   If you are in a space where money isn’t as important as what you are actually doing all day – great!  I am suggesting here that you make sure that you feel you feel valued in the role and for many people, this means money or a title.

As for the title – also an area I have never been too concerned – unless the title will help you to open doors.  There truth here is that there are many Posters organizations where the “bigger” title gets more resources and support.  So, if this is your environment, I suggest in this case that the title DOES matter.  Again, I go back to feeling valued.  Are you doing the work of three people, continuously taking on more, and staying the same in terms of salary and title?  If you aren’t feeling good about this – it’s time to listen to your instincts.

#3 – You have GOT to get feedback from people who don’t like you.  Here’s why:  If there are people out there who don’t want to work with you, it’s highly probable that they are making this known.  And when your name comes up for a project or assignment – you want to be considered no matter WHO is on the team.

I’m not suggesting that you be fake, or drink the Kool-Aid – I’m saying that the more you know about your blind spots, the more you can overcome these and work with anyone.  And THAT is how you want to be known.  It’s uncomfortable and it’s also the best kind of feedback you can receive.   out a trusted advisor or mentor who will give it to you straight.  Even better – talk to the person with whom you are having conflict to figure out a way to work together.  I promise you this is how you win.

Podsters, these three Career Commandments (and the bonus one as well!) changed the trajectory of my career and they can change yours too.

I believe in you!

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