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Ken Persel @kenpersel.bsky.social · 20d

Why your next big break will come from an acquaintance, not a friend.

Why your next big break will come from an acquaintance, not a friend

How broad, loose connections fuel visibility, influence and long-term career growth

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Ken Persel @kenpersel.bsky.social · Aug 20

The New Career Game: Building Value Wherever You Go

While AT&T's John Stankey tells employees that workplace loyalty is dead, millions of workers are doing the opposite: ‘job hugging’ or clinging to their jobs like never before.

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Ken Persel @kenpersel.bsky.social · Apr 13

When you apply for roles aligned with your superpowers, everything clicks.

Your resume hits different.
Your cover letter glows.
Your energy in the interview pops.

Because when you’re genuinely excited, people feel it.

#jobsearch #careerclarity #perselgroup #interviewtips

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Ken Persel @kenpersel.bsky.social · Apr 11

Always include your cover letter with your resume, even if you upload it separately.

It gets scanned by the ATS too, and it’s a chance to say what your resume can’t.

Use it to highlight the story behind your skills.

#jobsearchtips #coverletteradvice #perselgroup #resumestrategy #careeradvice

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Ken Persel @kenpersel.bsky.social · Apr 10

Want a new job or promotion? Your resume needs to reflect it.

Mirror the exact title you’re targeting in your summary section.

You may not have had the job yet, but showing that match can get you noticed.

#resumetips #careerbranding #jobsearchstrategy #executivecoaching #perselgroup

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Ken Persel @kenpersel.bsky.social · Feb 22

A career coach? Why would I need this?

Think you don’t need a career coach?

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Ken Persel @kenpersel.bsky.social · Feb 20

Anyone can point out problems. The best leaders solve them.

Instead of saying, “This isn’t working,” they ask:
How can I make this better?
How can I turn this into an opportunity?

Leadership isn’t about waiting for change, it’s about driving it.

#leadership #perselgroup #problemsolving

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Ken Persel @kenpersel.bsky.social · Feb 19

Your leadership isn’t just about what you do, it’s about how you teach others to do it too.

The biggest is when you hear:

"I value your work. Help me teach others to do more of what you do."

Check in with yourself: Are you making the impact you want?

#leadership #careerstrategy #perselgroup

Ken Persel @kenpersel.bsky.social · Feb 18

“I’m not a natural networker, I’m an introvert.”

The truth? So are many of the best leaders in history.

Networking isn’t about being extroverted, it’s about building relationships that create value for both sides.

Give first. Help others. The rest follows.

#networking #leadership #perselgroup

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Ken Persel @kenpersel.bsky.social · Feb 16

Leadership isn’t about certainty, it’s about stepping into hard decisions, tough conversations, and unfamiliar territory.

The best leaders do what others avoid.

They push past imposter syndrome, embrace discomfort, and grow through it.

#leadership #growthmindset #leadershipskills #perselgroup

Ken Persel @kenpersel.bsky.social · Feb 13

Most new leaders step into executive roles without ever being taught how to lead.

You were promoted because you were great at something.

But leading isn’t just about doing.

It’s about teaching, guiding, and influencing.

#leadership #careergrowth #executivedevelopment #perselgroup

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Ken Persel @kenpersel.bsky.social · Feb 13

Is “ambiguous” the right word to use here, @britannica.com ? I never thought I’d ask this but should you check with @merriam-webster.com ?

Ken Persel @kenpersel.bsky.social · Feb 13

Is “ambiguous” the right word to use here, @britannica.com ?

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · Feb 12

I personally will continue to use "Gulf of Mexico" because our president is a wrathful felonious nincompoop with the intellect of paramecium and I do not consent to his cartographic buffoonery

Encyclopaedia Britannica @britannica.com · Feb 12

Encyclopædia Britannica will continue to use ‘Gulf of Mexico’ for a few reasons:

-We serve an international audience, a majority of which is outside the U.S.

-The Gulf of Mexico is an international body of water, and the U.S.’s authority to rename it is ambiguous.
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Ken Persel @kenpersel.bsky.social · Feb 5

Is AI going to take over our jobs?

No, it’s taking over the repetitive, time-consuming tasks no one wants to do.

AI won’t replace human connection, problem-solving, or creativity.

It’s here to free up time for what truly matters.

How do you see AI impacting your work?

#futureofwork #perselgroup

Ken Persel @kenpersel.bsky.social · Jan 30

Great leadership means recognizing potential in others and helping them realize it.

Reflect on what you needed as an employee and offer that to your team.

Leadership isn’t just about being great, it’s about empowering others to be great too.

#leadership #growth #teamwork #perselgroup

Ken Persel @kenpersel.bsky.social · Jan 28

Leadership means prioritizing your team’s growth and ensuring they flourish.

Reflect on what you needed from a leader in the past

Now it’s your turn to provide it.

Great leaders don’t just manage, they empower.

#leadership #growth #mindset #perselgroup

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