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5 Get – ahead lessons from woman who know
By: Glamour Magazine
Keep Dreaming
“No matter what stage you might be at in your life or career, you always need to have a dream. I dream a lot about my future even though I appreciate my successes up until now. It’s important to keep things moving, so keep setting yourself new goals and be prepared to pioneer new projects.” Hlengiwe Mvubu, PR and corporate social investment specialist at Foskor
Walk the Talk
“Be the woman who always steps up for a challenge! When the pressure’s on, people find out fast who’s going to deliver and who’s going to eventually fade into the background, so it’s not enough just to claim to be a certain type of professional – the way you sell yourself and what you actually do need to be the same thing.” Sulungeka Ndlovu, head of MNet Youth Channels
Think Ahead
“I love the 5 ‘P’s approach: Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance. It’s the only way I cope with being a serious multi-tasker! Before going to bed, I sit down and make a list of everything I need to do the following day. Then I prioritise and highlight the most important tasks. Without my prior planning I wouldn’t even know where to begin.” Michelle Mountain, director of Jane Iredale CC, South Africa
Put the Client First
“A good business must always be about ‘them’ and not about you – the saying ‘the customer is always right’ applies constantly. Think in a flexible way and be prepared to change the way you work and even the products you use in order to meet your customers’ demands, no matter what.” Jeanette Small, managing member of Bees Ink Marketing & Communication Solutions
Say Thank You
“Gratitude makes an enormous difference to the way you work and the way you live, so appreciate everything you have. I run through a mental gratitude list every morning – it’s a mantra that encourages me to feel positive and to look forward to the day’s gifts rather than dreading its challenges. You can say your gratitude list out loud or to yourself when you wake up or even during your morning shower.” Pamela Govender, founder and director of Reaching Out (Domestic Violence Support Desk & Community Empowerment Programme)
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