Navigating The Career Jungle

"Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher." Oprah   Having a team to help you achieve career growth is not only a trend, it's actually a pretty good idea. After-all, we've heard for years that two heads are better than one. I've taken some time to consider the types of people I would recruit to be on my personal board of directors (PBOD). A STRAIGHT SHOOTER The person who doesn't sugar coat anything. The benefit of having a straight shooter on a PBOD is because you need the raw honesty especially, when you're in a slump. A good kick in the butt will keep you pushing toward your goals. AN ENCOURAGER The person who encourages you, listens to you complain and then tell you there is a light at the end of the tunnel. The encourager can also be referred to as the cheerleader. A CONNECTOR The person who is a master at networking. The benefit of the connector  is that they can put you in contact with just about anyone. A Jack Of Tr