Alan M Patterson

Integrity. Trust. Credibility. When was the last time you stopped to think about what each word really means to you – specifically your integrity & credibility in the eyes of others? ladderburners.com/learning-lab-y… #mindsetmatters #careeradvancement #careergoals

One of our most highly recommended career exercises – the JOB WHEEL. Head on over to ladderburners.com/learning-lab-3… #careercoach #success #worklife #hr #careergoals #jobs #leadershipcoach#professionaldevelopment #careeradvice

Food for thought for your weekend scrolling. Reflect, reconnect, rest up. We've got work to do, ladderburners. #mindsetmatters #careercoach #careergoals #vision #leadership #worklife #careerpath #change #careersuccess #careerdevelopment #careers #growthmindset

Today through Saturday only. Grab a copy for yourself or gift it to someone who needs to hear this career growth message. amzn.to/3wju0MJ #ebooks #careercoach #success #worklife #hr #careergoals #jobs #employment #jobopportunity #careerchange #careeradvice

Stop trying to prove how smart you are. There is power in observation. #mindsetmatters #careercoach #careeradvancement #professionaldevelopment #careergoals #vision #leadership #worklife #careerpath #change #careersuccess #careerdevelopment #careers #growthmindset

🔥 THIS WEEK'S EXPERIMENT: Understand your culture ⭐️ Gather ⭐️ Write 4 descriptors of culture. ⭐️ Share & describe answers. Ask for examples. ⭐️ Find themes. Discuss. ⭐️ What are 2 recommendations to implement. ⭐️ Review steps needed. #learninglab #worklife #hr #careergoals

QUICK PRACTICE TIPS: 🔥 You are NOT expected nor should you provide the answer. 🔥 Ask “how” and “why” questions. 🔥 Learn to ask for the impact of what someone describes or suggests. 🔥 It’s a good idea to set some simple ground rules up front. #learninglab #careeradvice

Study people & figure out what's important to them. You won't find a better opportunity, even a psychology class or daytime soap opera, to see what you see every day from a front row seat in your organization. It could be the best show in town. #ladderburners #buildbridges

Taking care of people on your team requires a plan – to find them, and to keep them. #ladderburnersunite

Ladderclimbers are their resumes. Ladderburners® are their stories. Where do you put emphasis? Are you one or the other? Or both? # #success #worklife #hr #careergoals #jobs #employment #careerchange #professionaldevelopment #careeradvice #ladderburnersunite

🔥 THIS WEEK'S EXPERIMENT: Your Personal Image⁠ ⁠ • Write down 3 words or phrases that describe your image.⁠ ⁠ • Ask two people you trust to describe your image as 3 words or phrases. Be sure to ask for examples.⁠ ⁠ • Compare to the words #careertip #careeradvise

Don't think that you're going to join an organization and that they're going to find out a purpose and meaning for you, you have to do it. Listen to more #careeradvice and support in my chat with @KnowGuides. sarahebrown.com/post/alanpatte…

Entrepreneurs are often natural ladderburners – however, you'll find MANY ladderburners in management and THRIVING as people-centered leaders in ladder-oriented organizations.

🔥 THIS WEEK'S EXPERIMENT: What does working strategically mean to you? How do you define "strategic"? How much time each week do you work at a strategic level? List 3 ways you can create time to think strategically at least once a week. #learninglab #careeradvice #mindset

The reality is that careers are inherently non-linear, and non-rational. You can't think your way out of feeling stuck at work. You need to do something – experiment, find your people, have conversations. Don't do this alone. #mindsetmatters #careeradvancement #growthmindset

🔥 THIS WEEK'S EXPERIMENT: Pre-selling your ideas. A common tendency is to create a PPT, call a meeting, pitch, and vote. ***DON’T DO THAT AS YOUR 1ST STEP, ESPECIALLY IF IT IS A CRITICAL DECISION. Better to select 3 people to talk to in advance.

A reminder as the week wraps up: Some people know what they want to be when they grow up. Some people don’t have a clue. Many are still trying to figure it out after years in the workforce. Everyone's path looks different. Own yours. #mindsetmatters #careerdevelopment

A road map for finding purpose & meaning in your career AND building your teams and mentoring people. amzn.to/3D5hzqX #careerchange #professionaldevelopment #careeradvice #ladderburnersunite #mindset

You can choose to see work in a different way even as a newbie to the workforce or your organization. It can be a simultaneously challenging and rewarding game. ladderburners.com/the-first-job-… #careercoach #careerdevelopment #careeradvancement #professionaldevelopment

You can't always avoid the bureaucracy. Pick one person this week to meet with informally or formally to grow your connections. Nope, not an email. Pick up the phone. Grab a quick coffee. Thank me later. #buildbridges #careergoals #leadership #worklife #careerpath #change