This is the second part to this short 2-podcast series. Last week we looked at disabling perspectives - attitudes that keep you stuck. This week it’s all about getting a new perspective on things. This podcast walks you through the quick and easy four-part process for making sure that the perspective you’re operating from is one that gives you a much better chance of getting the outcome you want.

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It’s all about your attitude, aka your “outlook,” “way of thinking,” “mind-set” or “perspective,” that sets the back-drop for whatever actions you take in a situation. While some attitudes lead to great outcomes, other ways of looking at things take you down the long road to who knows where?  Want outcomes that you can live with?  Then listen to this podcast and learn how your disabling perspectives or attitudes can get in the way and what you can do to turn things more in the direction you want.

To download the brand assessment, read the personal brand article, and later in the month, the resources for brand and the podcast summary sheet, go to Emma’s Circle and become a member. We’ll be glad to have you on board with us.

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July is Personal Brand month and what better way to start out than thinking about how you view your value? Too many women at all professional levels question their talents and abilities or discount their value-add altogether thinking “many people can do what I do.”  To some extent that’s true. But while there are thousands in many organizations who have the same title as you and work in the same function as you, no one has the unique mix of talent and skills that you do. Each of us has our own way of providing value while using the skills that we have honed. Listen to this talent-focused podcast and decide which talents of yours distinguish you from the crowd.

To download the brand assessment, read the personal brand article, and later in the month, the resources for brand and the podcast summary sheet, go to Emma’s Circle and become a member. We’ll be glad to have you on board with us.

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This week’s episode is about the power that comes with the position. If you’re still wondering if you were the right choice for the role you’re in - that is, if you might have even a hint of the “impostor syndrome” kicking around in there like a lot of women do, then it’s time to put a new face on that one! Take on the power that belongs to you, and most of it is in the way you act around the people that matter. Do you consider yourself one down, equal, don’t know where you stand? Check out this week’s podcast and see what’s most important in positional power.

To download the power assessment, read the power article, get the power resources or the podcast tip summary for June, go to Emma’s Circle and become a member. In the left NAV, click “June - Power.” You’ll find the downloads there. There is no charge to join Emma’s Circle.

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Understand the 3 rules of political power that you can’t break and why. These managing-up rules might seem like they’re something you already know. And you probably do. But are you practicing these rules? Sure, we know what we shouldn’t do, but in the moment, are you conscious enough of the situation to make sure that you don’t do it? These 3 managing-up rules sometimes get forgotten when 1) you’re smarter than your manager, 2) your manager isn’t all that well thought of in the organization, or 3) you’re good buds with your manager and you forget to censor yourself because you two know each other so well. Never underestimate the career impact on you and steer yourself away from making these 3 career-limiting mistakes.

To download the power assessment, read the power article, get the power resources or the podcast tip summary for June, go to Emma’s Circle and become a member. In the left NAV, click “June - Power.” You’ll find the downloads there. There is no charge to join Emma’s Circle.

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…by handling yourself with a cool head when under attack. It’s not always that easy to keep yourself calm and in control when someone’s attacking you at work, especially when that someone is higher up on the food chain than you are. This week’s episode talks about those difficult situations at work where how you respond determines how you’re viewed as a leader. Certain responses can slowly erode your personal power. Find out what they are and how you can stop yourself from getting caught up in these unhelpful reactions.

To download the power assessment, read the power article, get the power resources or the podcast tip summary for June, go to Emma’s Circle and become a member. In the left NAV, click “June - Power.” You’ll find the downloads there. There is no charge to join Emma’s Circle.

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Find out what power-limiting assumptions are and if they’re stopping you from getting what you want. Assumptions can really get in the way if you don’t check them out first to see if there’s any fact behind them. We can assume things about ourselves (the background voice that screams at us throughout the day), about the people we work with and about a variety of situations at work (again, the background noise). It’s how you act on those assumptions that can take you do the wrong road. Listen about power-limiting assumptions in this month’s podcast.

To download the power assessment mentioned in this podcast, read the power article, get the power resources or the podcast tip summary for June, go to Emma’s Circle and become a member. In the left NAV, click “June - Power.” You’ll find the downloads there. There is no charge to join Emma’s Circle.

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What’s the first rule of power, and how can it help you make sure your career’s on the right track? There are so many rules in life and many of them just aren’t worth the effort - as long as there are no big consequences for breaking them. This First Rule of Power, though, is one to keep your eye on. If you follow this rule, you up the chances of getting it right the first time.

To download the power assessment mentioned in this podcast, read the power article, get the power resources or the podcast tip summary for June, go to Emma’s Circle and become a member. In the left NAV, click “June - Power.” You’ll find the downloads there. There is no charge to join Emma’s Circle.

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