Life's too short to make stupid mistakes―or I should say, Your career is too short to make the same mistakes others have been making for years and years. We have all seen promising careers derailed too early over something that could have easily been avoided, if only they had known. Wouldn't it be great to peer into the minds of seasoned ClOs and extract their wisdom? Unfortunately, few mentors are secure or reflective enough to share their mistakes in a way that could benefit others. And once ClOs assemble at a conference, they become charter members of "the great liars club," in the words of one of my clients. In an attempt to fill the void, I'll share with you some of the well-intentioned, stupid mistakes that my clients (and I) have made over the years.
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