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The Difference between Succeeding and Exceeding

Written by Rebecca Okamoto on June 29, 2014

Show that you care. There's no bigger investment we can make in our organization.

Face Your Fears: You Miss 100% of the Shots You Don't Take

Written by Rebecca Okamoto on Jan. 5, 2014

Why do we let the fear of "no" stop us from taking the shot?

Overwhelmed and Overthinking It: How to Find Focus and Move Forward

Written by Rebecca Okamoto on Aug. 5, 2014

Sometimes you don't need to go the distance. Sometimes you just need to take a step in the right direction.

Overcoming My Fear of No

Written by Rebecca Okamoto on July 21, 2014

Why do we let the fear of "no" stop us?

Why Your Team Won't Follow You

Written by Rebecca Okamoto on Sept. 7, 2014

Do you want your team to follow you or to "friend" you?

Don't Wish for Power; Wish for Influence

Written by Rebecca Okamoto on March 9, 2014

Power is limited by the number of people that report to you. Influence has no boundaries.

4 Ways Gum Wrappers Can Change Your Leadership

Written by Rebecca Okamoto on Oct. 26, 2014

People who seek to stand out should be prepared to bend down… And pick up gum wrappers.

Character Matters

Written by Rebecca Okamoto on Jan. 12, 2014

Everyday our actions broadcast our character. What are we saying?

WARNING: Are your Friends Holding Your Career Back?

Written by Rebecca Okamoto on Nov. 22, 2014

You've probably heard of branding by association. This is reinvention by association.

The Power of Defining Moments

Written by Rebecca Okamoto on Nov. 11, 2013

Defining moments are brief interactions that are unexpected, opportunistic, and a jolt of new perspective. In no small part, these moments changed who I am and I how I lead.

The Perception Trap

Written by Rebecca Okamoto on June 29, 2014

Every minute you focus on how you're perceived is a minute you're not focused on WHO YOU ARE.

The Dangers of Distraction

Written by Rebecca Okamoto on April 6, 2014

You probably know the perils of driving while distracted. When it comes to driving our careers, we're often the same way. Distracted.

Small Talk Lessons from an Introvert

Written by Rebecca Okamoto on March 1, 2014

What can we learn about small talk from introverts? They prepare. They know small talk doesn't always come naturally, so they make up for it in preparation.

The Dangers of Distraction

Written by Rebecca Okamoto on Jan. 18, 2015

You probably know the perils of driving while distracted. When it comes to driving our careers, we're often the same way. Distracted.

The Simple Secret of Earning Influence

Written by Rebecca Okamoto on Aug. 17, 2014

"Think like a person of action; act like a person of thought." HowardBehar

Break Free from Problem Solving Traps

Written by Rebecca Okamoto on Feb. 9, 2014

Is your problem solving stuck? Are you spending more time managing the solution than solving the problem? Give yourself more "degrees of freedom."

Entrepreneur? How to explain what you do and how you're different in 60 seconds or less

Written by Rebecca Okamoto on Jan. 15, 2017

You're an entrepreneur... Your opportunities could depend on how well you answer these 2 questions. How simply and clearly can you explain what you do and how you're unique?

How to Advocate for Yourself without Second-Guessing Yourself

Written by Rebecca Okamoto on Dec. 9, 2019

Are you living in the perception trap? You can't control how people perceive you. You CAN control how you perceive yourself.

Pitch the BIG picture in 15, 30, or 60 seconds [TEMPLATES]

Written by Rebecca Okamoto on Jan. 19, 2018

The elevator pitch is the essential skill that everyone needs, but few have mastered. Your struggles are over. Here's how to give a perfect pitch in 15, 30, or 60 seconds.

WARNING: There's a WRONG Way to be RIGHT

Written by Rebecca Okamoto on Sept. 21, 2014

I like to be right. I hate to be wrong. But I've learned there's a wrong way to be right.