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The Actionable Things Blog
Empower Your Journey with Actionable Insights
The "Actionable Things No One Told Me" Blog is your practical companion to the book series, tailored to delivering bite-sized, actionable advice that you can implement right away. Crafted to complement the deep explorations of the book series, the blog offers practical tips and innovative strategies that are often missing from traditional career advice. Whether you're looking to enhance your career trajectory or enrich your personal development journey, let's navigate the complexities of the professional world together, with actionable advice that makes a real difference.
TOP 10 LIST: You Aren't Ready to Lead Others If... (and what you can do to be better at it)
To be an effective leader, have an honest talk with yourself to determine readiness and take steps to improve your leadership skills.
Sharon Buechler
Jun 18, 20244 min read
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The Art of Influence: How to Manage Up and Across for Career Success
Don't know how to manage up and across your organization? Here's how to do it and why you should.
Sharon Buechler
Feb 15, 202410 min read
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Ethical Expression In a Digital World: Navigating Integrity and Compassion on Social Media
Explore balancing ethics and compassion on social media to foster constructive dialogues and maintain professional ties in the digital realm
Sharon Buechler
Feb 11, 20243 min read
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Growth Mindset: Living Beyond Competition To Find Value In Triumph and Loss
In today’s professional world, there’s an often unspoken but palpable pressure to excel, not just in our individual capacities but also...
Sharon Buechler
Dec 17, 20233 min read
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AI For Business Insights: A Quick Guide to Your Digital Sidekick
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged not as a mere tool but as a professional sidekick, buzzing with potential yet peppered with...
Sharon Buechler
Dec 14, 20233 min read
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Mastering the Art of Effective Pricing: Conquer Your Fears and Get it Right!
Pricing can profoundly influence organizational success. This is a practical guide on how to price.
Sharon Buechler
Nov 18, 20236 min read
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Using The Real-Win-Worth Model To Quantify The Value and Risk Of New Growth Ideas
Using The Real-Win-Worth Model To Quantify The Value and Risk Of New Growth Ideas
Sharon Buechler
Oct 29, 20234 min read
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Managing Dissenting Leaders in Business
Six steps for managing dissenting leaders in business PLUS hints about how to manage the broader team during times of discord Running a...
Sharon Buechler
Oct 8, 20234 min read
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Embracing the Journey: Thriving Over 50 Amidst the Vitality of Youth
Think about things differently: Thriving Over 50 Amidst the Vitality of Youth
Sharon Buechler
Oct 2, 20234 min read
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The Metrics Conundrum: Move Markets By Balancing Data Analytics with Qualitative Understanding
If your marketing strategy is strictly metric-based, you may be missing an opportunity to excel. This guide is for you! A job or two ago,...
Sharon Buechler
Sep 10, 20236 min read
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Demystifying Business Marketing: A Guide for Non-Marketers
If you think of Ad Pro, Design or Brochures when you hear “marketing”, you are missing the marketing picture. This guide is for you! As a...
Sharon Buechler
Sep 4, 20235 min read
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Navigating For Career Success: Embracing Our Biased Realities To Lead with Purpose
The challenges faced by women and men in their careers have evolved over time, shaped by societal shifts and changing attitudes. As...
Sharon Buechler
Aug 15, 20234 min read
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Old Men, Leadership Styles, and the Shifting Work Environment
Hey you guys, the 80s called and they want their stuffy ties back!
Sharon Buechler
Jul 30, 20234 min read
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Why Is It That So Many Leadership Policies Fail At Implementation?
Implementing intentional leadership is of paramount importance in today's complex and dynamic world. Intentional leadership refers to the...
Sharon Buechler
Jun 29, 20232 min read
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Trust: A Round-About, Not a Two-Way Street - Critical for Start-ups and How to Manage Breakdowns
Trust is an essential foundation for any successful relationship, be it personal or professional. In the context of start-ups, where...
Sharon Buechler
Jun 27, 20232 min read
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Change Management: A Critical and Neglected Leadership Responsibility in Building Start-ups
Building a start-up is an exhilarating journey filled with opportunities and challenges. As an entrepreneur or a leader in a start-up,...
Sharon Buechler
May 27, 20233 min read
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The Joy and Benefits of Failing Fast In Innovative Cultures
Innovation has become a crucial driving force behind success in today's rapidly evolving world. To foster innovation, many organizations...
Sharon Buechler
Apr 27, 20233 min read
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