Pearls of Wisdom - to progress towards your career goals…

'Pearls of Wisdom' - to progress towards your career goals…

• Be politely persistent
• Don't be afraid to ask questions
• Be self-motivated
• Find time to do the things that energize you
• Make better; don't make do
• Find your uniqueness
• Be scared, but do it anyway
• Choose your boss - someone who cares about development
• Sacrifice perfection in favour of empowering your team
• Find a role model – a mentor to groom you and shape for your career.
• The only way isn't up (sideways can be a great option)
• If you do more than people expect of you, you have something in the bank when you ask for something in return.
• Don't underestimate the importance of being able to work with other people.
• Listen, listen, and listen - Before you ask
• Always ask questions and always listen carefully.

And, last but not the least... remember Henry ford's quote - Chop your own wood and you warm yourself twice...