Professional crossroads!

**Posts:** 1 · by **rmcd123** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 11:41 pm

Hi all

So I am on the verge of either getting a promotion at work or leaving my current role.

The promotion would be to a management position where I would head up a team, whereas if I left the company I would try and move into a new direction, perhaps getting back to school.

My question is two fold really:
If i stayed in my current role and got the promotion, what would be the best tips for a first time manager (i.e. motivating the team, creating a good culture)

If I were to go back to school, along with the improved education, what would be the soft skills that would be most valuable to learn when changing career?

Thanks a lot

**Posts:** 84 · by **insights** » Wed Apr 01, 2015 9:49 pm

I would first suggest you ask yourself what you are wanting for yourself? Are you passionate about the promotion and the chance to become a manager, or are you trying to find your niche?

Often we jump careers because we are not doing what it is that we love. I would encourage you to do this first.

If you desire to become a manager, becoming a true leader is essential. Your team will follow and you will be respected. There are many qualities of a true leader. Have you ever read the book "How successful people lead"? I would encourage you to pick it up as there is great value in it. Another fun book is "Radical Careering", by Sally Hogshead.

If you desire to go back to school, discover what it is you love first, then the choices of the additional knowledge you need, will jump off the page for you.

**Posts:** 24 · by **manifestmillennial** » Mon Jan 11, 2016 8:49 am

My question is.. why couldn't you do both? I've worked full-time 60% of my college career - it's absolutely possible if you have the drive.

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