If you feel stuck and unable to move up in your career, you aren't alone. Life can be unpredictable, hard and extremely unstable. A good job can make your life easier. Even if you've been struggling for years, you can make your life better by taking control of your destiny.
Building a platform for yourself
While it's easy to build a platform for your business, it's not always straightforward. You have to make it useful, valuable and effective. While this process isn't difficult it can be challenging if you are very focused. If you want to build a successful platform, you need to be clear about your vision and the way you are going to share it.
You need to know the context of your platform as well as who your target audience is. It's crucial to get to know your audience in order for you to create a platform that will meet their needs. Startup entrepreneurs will need to establish a relationship with venture capitalists.
A book, white paper, or blog post are all ways to create a platform. However, you should be cautious about what topics you choose to write about as they can have a negative impact on your career. Publishing a book can be another way to prove your leadership abilities.
Being coachable
Coaching is about more than listening. Coaching is more than being a good listener. It involves listening and responding to feedback with action. You're more coachable when you are open to constructive feedback.
Learning new skills takes effort. Being coachable is about being open to learning and willing to challenge yourself beyond your comfort zone. You should not take feedback personally. It's about pushing yourself and striving towards greatness. It is not an easy process, but it is well worth the effort.
Coaching also means being 100% responsible. The worst thing you can do is use excuses, which are just an excuse to pass the buck. You may have an ego if you've been working in the same company for a while. This could prevent you from admitting to a lack of knowledge or a flawed process. Ego can also hinder you from seeing how the industry is changing.
Avoiding drama
Success in the workplace requires that you avoid drama. Employers will be less likely tangled up in workplace drama if they are shown respect and accountability. Employees who feel connected are more productive and creative. They also tend to be less likely lash out in frustration. This approach takes a commitment to total transparency and a clear sense of values and goals.
Take a deep breath when a boss or coworker becomes too dramatic. Try to avoid email exchanges. It's better to have a conversation with the person you are concerned than engage in lengthy emails. A chain of angry emails can quickly escalate into a full-blown fight, so it is important to try not to get emotionally involved.
When in doubt, ask a superior to help you resolve the issue. This may help you to resolve the issue faster. You can also ask someone outside of your organization to mediate.