1. Being a Successful Professional pdx MindShare September 17, 2014 Presented by Tammi Wheeler, PeopleSense LLC www.peoplesensellc.com

2. Professional Success Thoughts? What makes a successful professional? How would you coach someone about how to build their professional success? What specific ideas and recommendations do you have? 9/17/2014 pdx MindShare tammi@PeopleSense LLC.com 2

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4. Professional Success 1. Know Thy Self Target organizations that are a good fit for you! Your Values Your Mission Your Passion Your Personality Target a job and organization that will: Capitalize on your strengths Minimize your weaknesses That you enjoy Every organization has a culture what are you looking for? 9/17/2014 pdx MindShare tammi@PeopleSense LLC.com 4 I Yam what I Yam

5. Professional Success Organizational Culture Physical manifestation of an organizations culture Acronyms, manner of dress, awards, myths and stories, published lists of values, observable rituals and ceremonies, special parking spaces, and decorations Politics 9/17/2014 pdx MindShare tammi@PeopleSense LLC.com 5

6. Professional Success 2. Professional Presence Work is not school Work is about adding value Attitude Behaviors How you look How you talk How you write How you network How you manage time/stress Not graded, paid/fired 9/17/2014 pdx MindShare tammi@PeopleSense LLC.com 6

7. Professional Success 3. Support Your Manager As a manager/coach/consultant: Its harder than it looks They need your help - make them look good Dont complain/whine/etc. Generational differences? Do you know their top priorities? Do you know their hot buttons? Do you know their work style? Do they know yours? They are paying you/writing your review 9/17/2014 pdx MindShare tammi@PeopleSense LLC.com 7

8. Professional Success Watch & Learn. 9/17/2014 pdx MindShare tammi@PeopleSense LLC.com 8

9. Professional Success 4. Attitude Is Everything Do your best always Nothing is beneath you Go the extra mile Dont complain Dont gossip Stay positive Play nice Avoid office politics Show genuine interest 9/17/2014 pdx MindShare tammi@PeopleSense LLC.com 9

10. Professional Success Which of these people would you rather talk to? Manage? Work with? 9/17/2014 pdx MindShare tammi@PeopleSense LLC.com 10

11. Professional Success 5. Communicate Effectively Clear, powerful communication Verbal Written Be confident, speak up at meetings Dont interrupt others Be polite Appropriate language - slang, swearing, acronyms Body Language Eye contact- no eye rolling Posture Dont fidget Firm handshake Humor 9/17/2014 pdx MindShare tammi@PeopleSense LLC.com 11

12. Professional Success 6. Your Image/Your Brand Your image speaks VOLUMES!!!! Dress appropriately - how do leaders dress? Did you just roll out of bed? Really? Hair Make up Jewelry Fragrance Clothes - Avoid Logos Statements Politics Low-cut tops Low-cut pants Short dresses 9/17/2014 pdx MindShare tammi@PeopleSense LLC.com 12

13. Professional Success 7. Time Management On Time - mornings, meetings, events Attendance Meet or exceed deadlines Dont waste others time Get help if you need it Over deliver, under promise Manage your stress Earn responsibility 9/17/2014 pdx MindShare tammi@PeopleSense LLC.com 13

14. Professional Success 8. Phones & Computers Phones Avoid! Texting? Shopping? Surfing? Gaming? 9/17/2014 pdx MindShare tammi@PeopleSense LLC.com 14

15. Professional Success 9. Have Fun! Seriously! What do you enjoy? What motivates you? What do you do well? What are you learning? What impact do you have? How you use your creativity? How do you use your brain? Focus on the positive! 9/17/2014 pdx MindShare tammi@PeopleSense LLC.com 15

16. Professional Success Call To Action 1-2 Key take-aways from today Next Steps 1-2 actions for success 9/17/2014 pdx MindShare tammi@PeopleSense LLC.com 16

17. Professional Success Thank You! & May You Enjoy Much Professional Success! tammi@peoplesensellc.com 503-640-3047 9/17/2014 pdx MindShare tammi@PeopleSense LLC.com 17

18. Professional Success Additional Resources 10 ways school is different than the working world http://evilhrlady.org/2014/08/10-ways-school-is-different-than-the-working-world. html The Toughest Lessons Every 20-Something Must Learn http://www.businessinsider.com/tough-lessons-20-somethings-must-learn-2014-7 8 strengths lacking in today's marketers http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/37088.asp?src=linkedIn201402#single view 5 Important Rules for Navigating Social Interactions With Clients http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/235787 18 Easy Conversation Starters For Networking Events ... www.careerealism.com/conversation-starters-networking-events/ Why Managing Up Matters, Harvard Business Review, HBSB U0208A, by Liz Simpson 9/17/2014 pdx MindShare tammi@PeopleSense LLC.com 18