Dr. Dupe Burgess

Something I learned the hard way:\n\nA company will never love you back.\n\nDon’t get too emotionally attached to a role or job.\n\nThe fact is, they can:\n\n↳ Cut budgets.\n↳ Decide to let you go.\n↳ Change direction or values.\n\nMy own corporate experience taught me to, instead:\nAttach yourself to a mission, calling or purpose.\n\n6 ways to do this:\n\n1. Define your personal mission statement\n↳ Write down your “why” and core values.\n↳ Know the impact you want to create.\n\n2. Focus on skills, not titles\n↳ Build adaptable skills for long-term growth.\n↳ Learn what aligns with your true purpose.\n\n3. Diversify your identity\n↳ Don’t let a role define your worth.\n↳ Create a life that reflects your passions.\n\n4. Network with mission-oriented people\n↳ Surround yourself with those who share purpose.\n↳ Build relationships that inspire & energise you.\n\n5. Set career goals tied to purpose\n↳ Choose roles that align with your values.\n↳ Look for growth that moves you closer to impact.\n\n6. Build an asset outside your job\n↳ Grow a personal brand aligned with your calling.\n↳ Start projects that showcase your expertise.\n\nYes, show up enthusiastically & authentically,\nBut loyalty should be to yourself & your values first.\n\nRemember:\n\n- Jobs are temporary.\n- Purpose is permanent.\n\nYour company has a backup plan. Do you?\n\nWhat’s your personal mission?\nShare it below to inspire others👇\n\nCredit: Erica Williams Simon\n\nI share more on careers and business in my free newsletter, here: https://lnkd.in/ekfMRpWJ\n\n♻️ Repost to inspire your network.\n➕ Follow Dr. Dupe Burgess for more.

True leadership means helping people grow
—Not just tracking numbers.

The grestest leaders know that investing in their team
Is by far the best investment they can make.

By empowering people to continuously grow,
They support and motivate them to drive results.

8 ways leaders can foster growth:

1. Facilitate personal reflection
↳ Reflection uncovers growth & sparks motivation.
↳ Encourage exercises like journaling, 360 feedback.

2. Understand their aspirations
↳ Tailored support fuels passion & purpose.
↳ Hold 1:1 career talks to explore long-term goals.

3. Help fill skill gaps
↳ Growth accelerates by building crucial skills.
↳ Create personalised training to close skill gaps.

4. Provide mentorship opportunities
↳ Mentorship drives learning and confidence.
↳ Pair team members with mentors for guidance.

5. Encourage cross-functional collaboration
↳ Exposure to new areas expands skill & vision.
↳ Set up team swaps or cross-department projects.

6. Offer constructive career feedback
↳ Honest, actionable feedback guides direction.
↳ Provide regular reviews with actionable steps.

7. Support certifications & education
↳ Learning builds expertise and credibility.
↳ Sponsor relevant courses or certifications.

8. Reward continuous learning
↳ Rewards inspire a culture of improvement.
↳ Provide incentives for new skills or courses.

A leader’s true legacy is in the people they help grow.
Leaders: Invest in your people, and results will follow.

Who in your career has invested in your growth?
Share your story & tag a leader in the comments!👇

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A bigger paycheck & company perks don’t define workplace culture.

Employee trust & appreciation do 🤝

Money, coffee, & free snacks are nice,
But culture is what your people experience daily.

It’s how you listen, how you treat people,
And how much they feel they matter.

Here are 5 things employees ACTUALLY care about,

That truly define great culture:

1. Empathetic leaders
↳ Someone who actively listens & supports.
↳ This builds trust, safety, & strong relationships.

2. Trust & transparency
↳ Honest communication about goals & decisions.
↳ Clarifies expectations & reduces uncertainty.

3. Meaning & purpose
↳ A sense of fulfilment, that aligns with their values.
↳ Drives engagement, productivity, & satisfaction.

4. Flexibility
↳ Ability to work in a way that suits individual need.
↳ Improves work-life balance & fosters autonomy.

5. Respect
↳ Feeling valued, heard & truly appreciated.
↳ Strengthens connection, drives trust & loyalty.

6. Advancement opportunities
↳ Real chances to learn and grow.
↳ Shows true investment in peoples development.

When you make people the priority,
They will make your business theirs.

Which of these pillars matters most to you?
Let me know in the comments below👇

Thank you Chris Donnelly for the visual!

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