An article by Robin Ryan, in the CrossRoads Newsletter, highlighting the following career killers, based on a survey of hiring decisions made by top executives:
- Lack of results. “not producing measurable results on the job is the sure-fire way of ending your career rise.”
- Not working at a job you’re passionate about. “People float through life as if it were boring, drudgery or a nuisance – often complaining, yet never determining what would fulfill them,” noted a nonprofit director…… The true key to success is discovering your inner passion and then finding a way to work in that arena.
- Not having big enough goals. “A key career stopper is setting your goals too low or not being willing to put in the time it takes to reach goals,” noted CEO Randy Sheparo. ….. Don’t pay any attention to those well-meaning naysayers who warn you that you can’t do it. Assume anything is possible, and then do it. Take risks, try new things, initiate and learn and grow from your mistakes.
- Thinking that money is everything. A great salary doesn’t equate to happiness.
- Having a bad attitude. The CEOs surveyed noted that “Nothing moves you ahead faster than the enthusiasm of a great can-do attitude.”
- Gossiping and playing office politics. “When you get enmeshed in gossiping or office politics, you forget about the goals, mission and getting the job done. It’ll lead to a lack of outcomes – a career killer every time.”
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A good summary of Robin Ryan’s article, but these types of career killers apply to leaders and regular people alike. Lacking in results, having no passion in your job, limiting yourself to small goals, being a slave to money, having a lethargic attitude and of course getting involved in negative office banter are all bad behaviors to avoid.
If you’ve found yourself towards a path that hurts your leadership career you need to learn how to avoid and handle conflict. When a conflict occurs many people can feel anxious, angry or threatened; what seems like a good thing can very quickly turn sour.
It takes creative leadership skills to handle conflict by learning to communicate effectively. You can read more in my personal article, Leadership Skills: Handling Conflict.