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These 5 skills will make you successful in any job

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March 6, 2023
 
 
 
5 Essential Soft Skills to Develop in Any Job
 
by Marlo Lyons
 
5 Essential Soft Skills to Develop in Any Job
 
 
If you've been laid off, you might find yourself working in a job outside your industry. Even if that job's responsibilities seem far afield from your chosen career path, this is an opportunity to develop or elevate skills that are needed in any industry. Here are five soft skills to focus on during your time outside your chosen field — and how to position them on your resume.
 
 
How to Make a Career Pivot — Without Taking a Pay Cut
 
by Dorie Clark
 
How to Make a Career Pivot — Without Taking a Pay Cut
 
 
Making a career transition is never easy — and it may feel impossible when financial responsibilities get in the way. Try these four steps to take control of your career journey and reshape your trajectory so that, eventually, you'll end up exactly where you want to be.
 
 
What Makes Leadership Development Programs Succeed?
 
by Ayse Yemiscigil, et al.
 
What Makes Leadership Development Programs Succeed?
 
 
Leadership development is a massive industry. But do these programs actually pay off? A study of more than a thousand participants in six different leadership development programs around the world found that the programs substantially boost personal growth and wellbeing — but only when implemented correctly. Here are seven research-backed strategies that can address the discrepancy.
 
 
Leading with Compassion Has Research-Backed Benefits
 
by Stephen Trzeciak, et al.
 
Leading with Compassion Has Research-Backed Benefits
 
 
How do organizations earn employee loyalty? Lasting relationships aren't merely achieved through compensation and material perks; they're nurtured by human connection and compassion. Research has shown the many personal and professional benefits of being compassionate — but only when it's authentically altruistic. The good news is that becoming more compassionate is not only possible; it's actionable. Managers can take a few simple actions to grow in their own compassion.
 
 
How to Onboard Your New Boss
 
by Rose Hollister and Michael D. Watkins
 
How to Onboard Your New Boss
 
 
Many companies still give too little time and focus to helping new leaders succeed. If you have a new manager coming soon, the best way to offer your support is to guide them up the learning curve. Here are some practical recommendations for how to help your new manager learn about the organization, the team, and the culture.
 
 
 
 

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