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To Succeed, Don’t Focus on the Outcome

January 25, 2021/in Professional Development /by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster

Don’t focus on the outcome? We share a story from an actor, whose shift in mindset from the outcome, helped him become a star.

On The BIGG Success Show, we discuss what you should focus on, rather than the outcome to succeed BIGG. Here’s a summary of that discussion…

The story we are sharing today comes from the autobiography “A Life in Parts.*” by Bryan Cranston, an actor best known for his roles in Malcolm in the Middle and Breaking Bad.

7 Steps to Get Promoted to Senior Management

August 12, 2020/in Professional Development /by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster

Why settle for mid-level on the corporate ladder when you could get promoted to senior management? Take these seven steps to soar to the top.

On The BIGG Success Show , we discuss climbing the corporate ladder – all the way to the executive suite. Here’s a summary of our conversation.

It’s great to get promoted. It’s even better to put yourself on track for upper management.

The sooner in your career that you determine this is your goal, the more likely you will achieve it.

That’s because you may make different choices if you want to get promoted to senior management. For example, in select cases, you may choose a lateral move to another department instead of a promotion within your department.

Here are seven steps to get promoted to senior management.

4 Ways to Find a Career You Love

July 28, 2020/in Professional Development /by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster

Going through a career crisis? Don’t make the mistake so many people make. Take action to discover four ways to find a career you love now.

We discuss how to find a career you love on The BIGG Success Show. Here’s a summary of that discussion:

Are you bored with your career?

Do you feel trapped by your obligations?

Is there a lifelong dream about which you still fantasize?

Are you disappointed that you haven’t done more with your life?

These are signs that you may be going through a career crisis. (Or a mid-career crisis for those who have had more birthdays.)

Don’t despair – you don’t have to accept your circumstances. Do something about it!

4 Steps to Ride the Waves of Change

June 17, 2020/in Professional Development /by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster

Change is constant. You have a choice: Let the waves of change smack you in the face or ride the waves of change to BIGG success!

We discuss how to manage personal, professional, and financial change on The BIGG Success Show today. Here’s a summary of that discussion.

Ben Franklin said, “Nothing is certain except death and taxes.”

Isn’t it comforting to know that nothing has changed?

Ol’ Ben’s quote subtly hints that going forward, you can be certain that things will change.

The question is: are you leading change in your life or is it leading you?

As technology continues to develop, change is occurring more and more rapidly. Isn’t it safe to assume that, in the future, this will continue?

You have a choice to make.

Time for a Career Change?

February 26, 2020/in Professional Development /by George Krueger & Mary-Lynn Foster

Should you change your job or career? We share a quick way to find out. And if it’s a career change, we use some rock and roll songs to help you discover how soon to make a move.

Is it time to change jobs? Or is a career change called for? We discuss how to know the difference on The BIGG Success Show today. Here’s a summary of that discussion.

Picture this – you wake up. As you begin to gain consciousness, you realize that it’s Monday morning. The weekend is over. Another week has begun. How do you feel?

This Monday morning test tells you a lot. It’s your intuition talking to you. If you’re excited about the week ahead, you’re in the right job. If you’re dreading the week ahead, you may need to think about a change. The question is:

Do you need to change your JOB or do you need to change your CAREER?

The #1 sign that you should change your job

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The #1 sign that you should change your job