One of the greatest ironies of professional life is that skills such as functional expertise and hard work can help us get ahead in our early professional life, but can also trap us into a career plateau. Leadership roles require frequently taking a step back, reassessing the situation and then moving forward with a strategic plan.
The more complex our work becomes, the more taking thoughtful breaks and pauses become critical to ensuring sustained future growth. Leaning In Vs. Letting Go When I was first promoted to a manager role with people reporting into me, it was in recognition of […]The post Stepping Back to Move Forward: Why Taking Thoughtful Breaks & Pauses Can Lead Us Further in Our Careers appeared first on Ms. Career Girl.