Executive Skills in Tech: In the realm of career success and personal well-being, setting boundaries, managing up, and unplugging are indispensable skills. Establishing clear boundaries fosters a healthy work-life balance, preventing burnout and maintaining clarity.
Managing up involves understanding superiors' needs and goals, fostering alignment and trust through effective communication. Unplugging, meanwhile, is vital for mental rejuvenation, enhancing productivity and overall well-being. Prioritizing these skills equips individuals to navigate the complexities of the modern workplace and lead fulfilling lives.
Risk-taking is equally crucial, pushing boundaries and opening doors to success that might otherwise remain closed. Failure, a natural byproduct of risk, serves as a valuable learning tool, fostering resilience and perseverance.
In this episode of "Tech Careers and Money Talk," host Christopher Nelson shares insights on five executive skills crucial for career success that are not typically taught in school.
These skills were learned on the job and are essential as your career progresses. The episode was inspired by a survey conducted by Christopher's newsletter, where listeners expressed a strong interest in learning more about executive skills.
Tune in to gain valuable knowledge on how to grow your career, build wealth, and make a significant impact in the tech industry!
Episode Timeline:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Work-Life Balance
00:00:45 - Welcome to Tech Careers & Money Talk
00:01:07 - Executive Skills Not Taught in School
00:04:09 - Learning Executive Skills at Splunk
00:05:33 - Skill #1: Setting Healthy Boundaries
00:06:17 - Skill #2: Managing Up
00:09:50 - Skill #3: Calendar and Time Blocking
00:11:14 - Skill #4: Startup and Shutdown Ritual
00:12:06 - Skill #5: Unplugging Your Mind
00:15:05 - The Importance of Unplugging
00:18:10 - Real-World Application of Executive Skills
00:21:07 - Offensive and Defensive Calendar Blocking
00:23:26 - The Power of Startup and Shutdown Rituals
00:26:28 - Unplugging for Career Progression
00:28:23 - Benefits of Executive Skills
00:32:40 - Implementing Executive Skills Today
00:33:02 - Part Two: Practical Steps to Executive Skills
00:36:02 - Setting Boundaries: Actionable Steps
00:36:44 - Managing Up: Getting Started
00:38:09 - Calendar Management: Time Blocking Tips
00:40:47 - Workday Rituals: Startup and Shutdown
00:43:05 - The Shutdown Ritual Explained
00:45:12 - Morning Startup Ritual for Success
00:46:05 - Opting Out of Unnecessary Meetings
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophercnelson/
