Productive Joy How to Add Value to Your Organization and Yourself with Nejat Abdurahman
Are you ready for a truly inspirational story? Dr. Christie welcomes Nejat Abdurahman, an author, speaker, and leadership coach. Najat shares her experiences and insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and the importance of managing up.
She emphasizes the value of writing down your 'why,' aligning personal and organizational goals, and ensuring sustainable productivity. She and Dr. Christie also cover practical advice from Najat's book, 'The Art of Managing Up,' and offer listeners actionable steps to become the CEO of their careers and foster a balanced, impactful work life.
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Episode Highlights:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:34 Meet Najat: Author, Speaker, Coach
01:35 Najat's Journey: From Corporate Trainer to Entrepreneur
03:27 The Impact of Leadership Development
06:46 Balancing Passion and Practicality in Business
13:09 Defining Productive Joy
16:37 Sustainability in Daily Life
17:38 Introduction to Managing Up
18:45 The Importance of Managing Up
19:43 Practical Steps for Managing Up
22:10 Empowering Yourself in the Workplace
24:40 Aligning Personal and Organizational Goals
30:16 Final Thoughts
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