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Top Ten Tipsto help Women Get on Board
November 2014
1. Be fearless — use your confidence to embrace change.
–Be independent and stand up for what you believe in.
–Do the right thing and be ethical in your decisions.
–Have courage, be brave, be decisive and be determined.
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2. Plan your journey — set goals and plan the path to your success.
–Use your aspirations, ambitions and aims to inspire your goals.
– Set goals outside your comfort zone. Where do you want to be in 5, 10 or 20 years from today?
– Share your plan with your inner circle.
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3. Be curious — explore new opportunities and solve problems.
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–Never be afraid to ask questions, seek to understand the issue.
– Look for issues that require your expertise and insight to solve.
–Change is inevitable; make change a part of your life.
4. Get involved in your community - Do well by doing good!
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–Network with community leaders through volunteer opportunities.
–Volunteer your time for what you care about.
–Give back and be rewarded in ways you never imagined.
5. Continue to learn — invest in your professional development.
–Go beyond your professional development requirements.
–Knowledge is power; so keep learning!
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6. Be your authentic self.
– “Be Impeccable with your Word.
–Don’t take anything Personal.
–Don’t Make Assumptions.
–Always do your Best.”
From The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Miguel Ruiz, 2001
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7. Network, network, network.
–Attend events that matter to you.
– Invite someone new out to lunch or coffee.
–Ask your connections for introductions.
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8. Be visible — speak up and stand out.
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–Be a thought leader; promote your blog, presentations and articles on social media.
– Speak up on topics that you care about and/or have expertise in.
– Take on leadership roles.
9. Seek out mentors and sponsors.
– Look for a mentor outside your organization. Choose someone who inspires you.
–Become a mentor, you will learn a lot from your mentee.
– Seek out a sponsor who will help make introductions for you.
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10. Embrace and use social media — promote yourself.
– Enhance your LinkedIn profile to attract new business, speaking and career opportunities.
–Be active on social media.
–Be thoughtful and relevant in your posts and comments.
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