From the course: The Career Transition Playbook for Leaders
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Identify your support structure
From the course: The Career Transition Playbook for Leaders
Identify your support structure
- I can still remember the story my professor shared on day one of Management 101, which he learned from author and management guru Peter Drucker. Here's the story. "A traveler came across three stone cutters and asked each of them what they were doing. The first one replied, 'I'm making a living.' The second kept on hammering and replied, 'I'm doing the best job of stone cutting in the entire country.' The third stopped, looked up at the traveler with a visionary gleam in his eye and said, 'I am building a cathedral.'" Each stone cutter represents a different attitude toward their work. In this lesson, you'll see why utilizing a group approach for professional transitions is most effective to create a supportive structure that champions your efforts. Because transitions are hard and can create stress and anxiety, a support structure of trusted advisors can act as a sounding board, help keep your confidence up, and help you stay accountable. But here's the thing. If you're not mindful…
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