this is work 740 underrated career skills (part 1)
Oct 12, 2025
Emily Bowen, COO of Rarekind, shares her expertise in underrated career skills that can help professionals shine. She highlights the importance of empathy and a team-first mindset, advocating for curiosity through great questions to unlock deeper conversations. Emily discusses the value of knowing when 90% is sufficient to foster progress over perfection. Additionally, she emphasizes practicing grit and gratitude as antidotes to entitlement, and encourages proactive problem-solving by confronting challenges head-on. This conversation is filled with practical insights for anyone looking to elevate their career.
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Think Beyond Yourself
- Thinking beyond yourself improves team outcomes and is a skill you can practice.
- Emily Bowen argues team-first perspective lifts everyone and can be developed by seeking diverse views.
Ask Better Questions
- Prepare and ask open, curious questions to energize conversations and uncover motives.
- Replace closed questions like "Are you okay?" with prompts like "What's going on for you right now?".
Aim For 90% Often
- Learn when 90% (or 80%) is sufficient to conserve energy and move faster.
- Emily Bowen recommends prioritizing progress over perfection to avoid burnout and waste.
