Top 3 Skills To Advance Your Career, on Hardheaded [Bonus Episode]

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Top 3 Skills To Advance Your Career, on Hardheaded [Bonus Episode]

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In my first time as a guest on a podcast, I get to have a conversation with 3 good friends on their Hardheaded podcast. In this light hearted but insightful discussion we each share our Top 3 skills to advance your career. We each have a unique perspective based on our diverse roles in large corporations, small businesses, and the military.Watch This Episode On YouTubeToday's GuestI'm actually the guest in this episode since I'm sharing the conversation I had as a guest on the Hardheaded podcast. Click here to read the full show biographies of Matt, Chet, and Troy.You'll LearnMore details of how Chet and I started our first podcast togetherThe value of story telling to effectively communicate a messageWhy networking is critical to building a successful careerHow to build your own business while supporting your employees' side hustlesThe power of saying "yes" as a leader and trusting your team members to deliverThe story of how Chet's dad cared for his Air Force buddies (and a future general) using government gear and a loophole3 Fundamental Career Skills from Today's GuestMatt Amos1. Decisiveness"A bad decision made quickly is better than no decision made at all."2. NetworkingMaking connections with good intentions, to help other people not just for personal gain.3. IntegrityAlways being true to your word. When you say you are going to do something, you do it. Stick to your morals no matter what might happen. Troy Trussell1. Web DevelopmentBuild the many skills that web development requires: software code writing, design, integrating systems.2. Camera Operating and EditingFilming and editing can be learned through practice. And, these skills can be used to run a lucrative side business.3. Managing Multiple Roles as a Business OwnerBeing able to put on and take off the various “hats” is a critical skill to be successful as a business owner. Wearing the “business owner hat” is the most important.Chet Sears1. CommunicationCommunicate clearly through story telling and avoid using slide presentations when possible.2. Data-backed BoldnessHave the courage to speak up even when others won’t. Especially when you have data to support your position.3. Modesty / HumilityRelate to every team member in a way that invites input and is not arrogant.Links and Resources from this EpisodeHardheaded podcast websiteHardheaded on Apple PodcastsHardheaded on YouTubeAdmiral’s Pennant Beard Oil websiteTrussell Media websiteThe Kansas Leadership Center websiteThe book, Your Leadership Edge: Lead Anytime, AnywhereFor More InformationCheck out the full show notes on the episode page on GregHarrod.com