this is work 740 underrated career skills (part 1)
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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.
