Careers rarely follow a smooth, linear trajectory. If you’re experiencing a stalled or faltering career — and most of us do at some point or another — take a good look in the mirror. Are you guilty of exhibiting any of these common behaviors? These ten career-killing pitfalls can mean the difference between an upward ride and a downward spiral at work. If you recognize your own behaviors here, make it your mission to change them — before you have to. In time, you’re likely to see your career move from a stall to a soar.
· Misfiring on performance or values — Overcommitting and under-delivering.
· Resistance to change — Failing to embrace new ideas.
· Being a Problem Identifier vs a Problem Solver.
· Winning over your boss but not your business peer group.
· Always worrying about your next career move versus focusing on the present.
· Running for office – it’s totally transparent to everyone but you!
· Self-importance — exhibiting a humorless, rigid attitude.
· Lacking the courage and conviction to push back on the system.
· Forgetting to develop your own succession plan for when you get promoted.
· Complacency — you’ve stopped growing.
By Jack Welch
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