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10 powerful visuals to power your career. If you're still in your 20s and 30s, read this: (thanks to Roberto Ferraro for these fantastic illustrations) 10 simple yet transformative lessons: 1. The Power of Walks ↳ According to a study by Stanford University, walking increases creative thinking by an average of 60%. ↳ Next time you're feeling stuck, take a 15-minute walk. 2. The Biggest Failure is Never Trying at All. ↳ Embrace challenges as opportunities to learn.  ↳ Failure is an inevitable part of the learning process. The key is to embrace it as an opportunity to grow. 3. Micromangers hurt Productivity ↳ Micromanagement stifles motivation.  ↳ Having someone constantly looking over your shoulder hinders your productivity. 4. True Leadership is Empowering Others ↳ Being a leader means creating an environment where others can thrive.  ↳ Being a leader isn't just about telling people what to do; it's about helping others grow and become leaders themselves. 5. The Power of Mindset ↳ Your thoughts shape your words, influencing your actions and becoming habits.  ↳ A positive mindset makes you feel more motivated and confident to take action. 6. The Benefits of Sleep, Nutrition, and Exercise for Peak Performance ↳ Taking care of your physical and mental health is crucial for your productivity. ↳ Make self-care a priority, and you'll see the benefits in your personal and professional life. 7. Overcome Procrastination ↳ Break your tasks into smaller, manageable parts, focusing on one thing at a time.  ↳ The key is to take that first step. Use tools like the Pomodoro Technique or the Eisenhower Matrix to prioritize your tasks and manage your time effectively. 8. The Recipe for Career Success ↳ When you work with great people, you push each other to improve.  ↳ Collaborating with talented individuals inspires you to reach higher. 9.  Learn from Your Mistakes ↳ We all make mistakes; that's part of life. ↳ View mistakes as opportunities for learning and growth. 10. Embracing Introverts and Extroverts ↳ Introverts often excel at deep thinking and one-on-one connections. ↳ Extroverts often excel in group brainstorms and networking. Which visual was your favorite? Let me know in the comments ⬇️ ♻️ Repost this to help your network learn these lessons.

Today, we’re excited to share that Splunk is now officially a part of Cisco.    The combination of Cisco and Splunk will provide unparalleled visibility and insights across an organization’s entire digital footprint, fueled by comprehensive security, observability, and networking solutions. Our customers will be empowered to deliver seamless, secure customer and employee experiences across the physical, digital, and AI-powered worlds.   While there are clear benefits to bringing our technologies together, this is about more than innovation. It’s also about bringing great talent together and seeing the potential ahead as we encourage each other to be our best and think bigger. We both have such pride in the cultures of our two organizations who embody core values that guide us to make the world a safer, more resilient, and more inclusive place.   Together, we look forward to the opportunity to help organizations around the world become more connected and more protected than ever before.    https://lnkd.in/ejzN3Bt6

Asking for help is an act of service. Don’t deny the people around you the honor of being there to support you. For more on leadership and teamwork, visit https://lnkd.in/eDgwxkAX. Video from Human Capital Leadership Institute, September 2023