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In his latest column, James Bellerjeau explains working harder doesn’t always equal success, rather it’s understanding the risks and rewards. #ACCDocket #MotivationMonday

: If you’ve done or said any of these, you may want to reconsider how you view your career progression. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

How you measure up as an employee on a global scale is no easy task to ascertain. But here are a few key indicators. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

GSK’s Senior Vice President Brennan Torregrossa shares 3 reasons why embracing math can elevate your in-house career. He spoke with Ellen Hudock, VP of legal operations at GSK, and Kelly Slavitt, general counsel at Sikka.AI, to see how they measure their departments.

I personally experienced the ambition to achieve more, and advance my career. It took me more than a decade to arrive at a more holistic view of career management.
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You can almost always make more money in a new job or title, but to excel, you need to grow where you are and learn that money doesn’t buy happiness. #ACCDocket #CareerPath #ACC

Accepting life’s vagaries rather than harping on its unfairness is key to a peaceful life, shares columnist James Bellerjeau. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

Wish for at least a few failures and a meaningful life, and you’ll find a much deeper, more satisfying success. #ACCDocket #MindfulMonday

It’s an election year in the United States! Does your company have a Political Participation Policy? #ACCDocket #riskmanagement #politics

All in-house counsel handle urgent requests. Before putting aside other priorities, exercise patience while evaluating what to do next. #ACCDocket #career #MondayMotivation

To care or not to care? How do we find balance in our leadership style? #ACCDocket #LegalOps #Leadership #CareerPath

: A handshake seals a deal and builds relationships. Contract signing isn’t the same without them. #ACCDocket #ACCEurope #inhousecounsel #generalcounsel

ACC’s career coaching and resources provide the clarity, confidence, and strategies members need to navigate their careers. Hear from fellow members in this Q&A style interview on how these tools have shaped their journeys — and how they can support yours.

Corporations are frequently criticized for major violations and obscene greed, but what about all the good they accomplish for their employees and society? Learn why James Bellerjeau believes corporations deserve a more balanced assessment. #ACCDocket #MindfulMonday, #MondayMotivation

If you find yourself shouting at strangers, stop and ask yourself why. #ACCDocket #debate #CareerPath

Mental imagery and stating your goals can help you achieve them. #ACCDocket #MindfulMonday, #MondayMotivation

Not all conversations lead to fruitful outcomes, but if you listen closely, you may learn more than a thing or two. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

When you look past the surface of things to the incentives that drive behavior, you sometimes find surprising things. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation #pharma

Pay attention to media and other messages that are actually propaganda or you’ll be spitting out false information. #ACCDocket

What you do is very important, but always saying you’re an expert can backfire. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

Read on for James Bellerjeau’s rules for personal and professional success in three simple acronyms. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

While we know that perfectionism is the enemy of the good, top-quality work is essential. You can learn to distinguish what needs the most attention and what you can handle in little time. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation #MindfulMonday

In order to improve as crisis managers, Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau proposes an annual "What Were They Thinking?" list for counsel of companies and institutions that experience public crises. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel #crisismanagement

Who should you compare yourself to when it comes to evaluating your work? Hint: It’s not the person working 100-hour weeks. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

Pay attention to what you accept in your performance. It may be too late for airlines, but it’s not too late for us in managing our careers. #ACCDocket #Mondaymotivation