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My son, growing his career
Welcome back after the holidays! I hope you are adjusting back to "real life" smoothly and easily.
We're continuing our "How to Grow Your Career" series into 2026.
You are a whole person. Who you are at work and at home is (surprise) THE SAME!
That doesn't mean you bring all your personal stuff into the office or bore people at parties with your vast technical knowledge.
It means growing your career has as much to do with who you are and how you show up as it does with what you do. Of course, to be successful in any career, you need training and skills. You want your financial planner and surgeon to know what they're doing.
And, very few people get away with being jerks. People want to hire, work with, and support kind, thoughtful people. Promotions happen because people have great relationships and reputations, along with their skills.
The good news for you is that you can develop yourself no matter where you are and what you do. Developing more patience at the giant family vacation = more patience with your team. Being resilient and calm in the face of aging parents makes you resilient in the face of corporate reorganization.
Your entire life is a playground for your development, and that development supports you at home and in your career!
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If you have specific career questions you'd like me to address, email me and tell me all about it. You'll see your question in an upcoming newsletter.
I hope this helps!