A question about non-negotiables

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As you consider your next career move, it’s crucial to reflect on your core needs and priorities. The next four editions will focus on this theme.

So, let's dive in with our first question.

Understanding your non-negotiables helps you filter potential leadership opportunities and ensure they align with your core requirements. Knowing what you absolutely need in a role ensures that you don’t compromise on elements that are critical to your success and satisfaction.

Three steps for success:

1. List your top priorities: Write down the aspects of a job that you cannot do without, whether it's a specific level of autonomy, a supportive work environment, or robust professional development opportunities.
2. Reflect on past experiences: Consider what has been essential in your previous roles and why. This can help clarify your non-negotiables.
3. Seek feedback: Discuss your list with trusted colleagues or mentors to get their perspective and ensure you haven't overlooked anything crucial.

Stay tuned for our next week’s edition where we’ll explore the type of organisational culture that is essential for your success as a leader.

Keep calm and curious,

Kate

About Kate Christiansen

Kate works with leaders and teams who need to master mission-critical moments of transition. Whether it's a new executive role, a new leadership team, a?once-in-a-decade strategic opportunity or time to change course completely, Kate's deep expertise and unconventional approach is what you need to succeed.

Known for her energy, warmth and pragmatism, Kate has a remarkable ability to trigger new thinking and find pathways through even the most complex situations. Using her unique approach ‘The Moment Method?’, Kate empowers people and organisations to be unstoppable by unlocking their ability to activate, navigate and accelerate the moments that matter?by unleashing the power of questions.

Kate is also the award-winning author of two books and a qualified Company Director with the London Institute of Directors.

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