As we wrap up the month of March and the theme of “Growing Your Career”, here are “seven rules for a really big career” from Cathie Black, President of Hearst Magazines, in her book Basic Black, The Essential Guide for Getting Ahead at Work (and in Life):
Take risks that are calculated, not crazy.
The worst-case scenario is rarely as bad as you think.
Don’t personalize things that aren’t personal.
It’s best in the long run to make your life a grudge-free zone.
Be generous with praise – and careful with criticism.
Know the rules so you know which ones to break.
It’s easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission.
Sound advice from the woman who was the first female publisher of a consumer magazine (New York) in 1979, and the first president, then publisher, of USA Today beginning in 1983. In her book, she talks about how she’s achieved not only professional accomplishment, but also personal contentment by keeping things in perspective using tips like those above.
Keep this list nearby as you move through your work week and see if you can put some of these into practice. Stay the course, let the stress levels drop so you too can enjoy some of that professional accomplishment and personal contentment.
Post a comment and let me know how you've been able to apply these tips to your work life!
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