72: How Two Great Bosses Helped Me Find My Voice and Strengthen It

You’ve had the opportunity to work with people who’ve had a profound influence on who you are and what you do. Recently, I received a text from a former boss that just made my day. I remember how much I enjoyed working with him and how much I learned from him. 

In this episode, I’m sharing some stories about two outstanding leaders I’ve had the honor to work with and how they impacted my life and career at a point in my mid-career journey when I needed them the most. 

Which leader impacts you the most? Make sure you take some time to thank them for what they’ve done for you and your career. 

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Introduction (0:00)

·      Join the 14-Day Build Your Mid-Career GPS Challenge (2:41)

·      Get My Your Mid-Career GPS Book (3:53)

·      Early Childhood Influencers (4:33)

·      Getting “The Job” (6:18)

·      Who Was Your Mentor? (7:16)

·      Leaders Model What They Want for You (9:30)

·      Being Transparent (10:00)

·      Great Leaders Help (12:30)

·      Learning from Great Leaders (14:08)

·      Making My Mid-Career Move (15:00)

·      Working with Great People (19:23)

·      When Leaders Leave (20:11)

·      Leaders Help You Find & Strengthen Your Voice (21:20)

·      Who’s Contributed to Your Success? (22:25)

·      Your Professional Change is Coming (23:51)

·      SHOWing Up from a Place of Value and Service (25:00)

·      Getting Ready for 2022 (26:14)

·      The Last Thing I Said to My Students Each Day (27:54)

List of Resources:

·      Join the 14-Day Build Your Mid-Career GPS Challenge

·      Your Mid-Career GPS – Four Steps to Figuring Out What’s Next by John Neral

·      SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career by John Neral

Calls to Action: 

·      Get your free Mid-Career GPS Resources that include a job search tracker and reflection questions at https://johnneral.com. 

·      Join the “Your Mid-Career GPS Private Facebook Group” here and be part of a fantastic group of like-minded professionals navigating their career paths just like you. 

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