How to Start a Career: Find Your Place in a Powerful Department

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Do you want to kick your career off to a good start? What type of department should you join when you’re looking for a job? When it comes to having a successful career in which you can gain power quickly and consistently, making an informed decision on where to begin is vital. Jeffrey Pfeffer has advice for making a fresh start, whether for people beginning a career or transferring to a different company. Let’s look at how to start a career and get into the department with the most power.

How to Stand Out at Work: 2 Traits of Valuable Employees

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Do you want your boss to see the value you bring to work? How can you break the rules in a good way? Once you’ve started your career, it’s time to start building power within your organization. To do this, Jeffrey Pfeffer says you need to find a way to stand out from your competition, which requires you to be unafraid to do two things: Ask for help from your superiors, and break the rules.  Continue reading to learn how to stand out at work.

Building Professional Relationships: Quantity Over Quality

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Why should you build professional relationships? How can you make connections outside of your normal social circle? Jeffrey Pfeffer argues that your networking should prioritize building “weak ties” with as many people as possible. This means casual relationships that don’t involve too much interaction. Here’s how you can make several relationships that will move your career in the right direction.

3 Disadvantages of Power: Why It Can Be a Curse

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When does power become a bad thing? How does power create trust issues? Though obtaining power is good for you and your career, there are significant downsides to power, says Jeffrey Pfeffer. He argues that the positives of power outweigh the negatives, but you should still be aware of the potential price you may have to pay when seeking power. Let’s go over three major disadvantages of power below.

Should Companies Offer Pet Benefits? The Pros and Cons

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What’s driving the surge in pet-related workplace benefits? What do the policies include—and who’s pushing back? From “paw-ternity leave” to pet bereavement time, companies are offering an expanding menu of pet benefits, sparking debate over whether employers are going too far in accommodating workers’ relationships with their pets in the United States. Continue reading to learn more about the increase in pet perks and why some are against them.

Resources in Business: How to Find Exclusive Assets

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What types of resources do your business need? Where do you find certain types of resources? To secure exclusive resources in business, you need to acquire assets or capabilities that provide unique leverage in the market before competitors recognize their full value. The unique leverage of these resources is that they allow you to offer superior products or services, operate more efficiently, or control critical aspects of production. Check out how to get your hands on resources that will give your company a boost.

Is Remote Work During the Holidays a Blessing or Curse?

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How is remote work changing Americans’ approach to holiday travel? What are the benefits and hidden costs of working while traveling during the holidays? Remote work has fundamentally changed how Americans vacation, with nearly half of holiday travelers now mixing work and leisure. This shift is transforming traditional boundaries between professional obligations and personal time. Below, we’ll take a look at the pros and cons of remote working during the holidays.

How to Expand Your Business: Hamilton Helmer’s 3 Strategies

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When is the right time to expand your business? What are the three core strategies of a business expansion? As your business experiences rapid growth, Hamilton Helmer suggests that you scale production, grow your customer base, and lock in customers. Implementing these strategies during this stage of your business lifecycle will create numerous advantages, securing a strong position within the market. Take a look at how to expand your business and become a challenge for your competitors.

The Top 5 Network Marketing Recruitment Strategies

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What makes some network marketing professionals successful at building their teams? What separates the top recruiters from those who struggle to grow their organizations? Network marketing recruitment success requires a blend of strategic approaches and relationship-building skills. Rene and Mark Yarnell’s book, Your First Year in Network Marketing explores proven methods for identifying prospects, implementing effective training systems, and providing ongoing support to build thriving teams. Keep reading to discover time-tested strategies that can transform your recruitment efforts.

How to Build Leadership Skills in Network Marketing

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What specific skills and mindsets do you need in network marketing? What is it like to be a network marketing leader? Leadership skills in network marketing require a distinct approach. In Your First Year in Network Marketing, Rene and Mark Yarnell explore essential leadership dynamics, from building independent teams to creating sustainable systems that foster success. Here’s how to build the skills you need to navigate the challenges of network marketing leadership.