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Travis Jones

Travis Jones is the CEO of Career Development Partners and a certified career coach. CDP focuses on professional and executive search, retention strategies, succession planning, human resource consulting, outplacement, executive coaching, resume writing and leadership development. You can contact Travis at [email protected] or 918-293-0500.

Navigating the Shift: unleashing your leadership potential

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Accepting a promotion into leadership from a manager’s role is not automatic. When you are promoted into a role where you are managing people, you don’t automatically become a leader. There are important distinctions between managing and leading people. Consider these nine differences that will set you apart as a significant leader of your team,…

Brain Banquet: the nutritional benefits of a good read

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Most Americans haven’t read a book in the last year and for the most part, book-reading is on a steady decline from my experience as I talk to people.   Ever wonder why or why not?  Let’s look at why I think we should be reading books on a regular basis. Consider how children are taught…

Unlocking Potential: How humble leaders drive company success

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Stress and anxiety are prevalent problems at work, contributing to deficits in employee morale, well-being, turnover and productivity. One common cause is specific to the workplace: arrogant leadership. Leadership affects employees’ stress and anxiety levels. What they say and do hugely influences their team’s physical and emotional well-being. And the more senior leaders are, the…

When was the last time you received a “thank you” note?

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My mother would make a point to send out thank-you letters to people on a regular basis and taught her children to do the same. My wife is fantastic at thank-you notes, but it seems to have become outdated for most folks. I would love to highlight my mother and wife’s lessons of gratitude and…

Defining ourselves: What does it mean to be ‘Uniquely’ different?

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What makes you unique? How can I find my identity and get rid of the baggage we are carrying around to become the beautiful masterpiece God created. When we were children, we were around all kinds of people and places that prepared us with a wealth of knowledge, helping us to know what we did…

The friendship that fuels us – walking alongside

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There are times when I just need someone to listen to me, without giving me advice or telling me I am wrong. My wife is one of those people in my life who listens to my words, and she still loves me these past 50 years we have been married. She knows the way I…

Common threads of successful people and the clues they leave

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In the quest for success, certain qualities consistently distinguish individuals who excel in their pursuits. Understanding and embodying these traits not only enhances personal fulfillment but also cultivates a path to enduring success and happiness in life. They continue to be curious. Primarily, successful people possess an insatiable curiosity. They have a natural inclination to…

I am struggling to feel like I belong at work – does anyone care?

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Too many people do not feel like they belong at work. The 2023 Work in America Survey found that 20% of employees do not feel a sense of belonging at work. When employees feel they do not belong, their performance suffers, and they are significantly more likely to seek employment elsewhere. Belonging in the workplace…

The Secret Weapon of Connection: Mastering Active Listening Skills

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“Can you hear me now?’ was the popular tag line in a commercial for a cell phone company. But the real question we should be asking in our everyday communications is “Are you listening?” My wife made the comment to me recently that I needed to check to see if I needed to get some…

NLR Leading the Way: Investing in next-gen leadership

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New Life Ranch provides amazing leadership development opportunities for teens as they prepare for the next phase of life as they grow into adults. Over the years my kids and grandchildren have been able to participate in this program and it has been a great investment in their spiritual development. Sophie Ward is the leadership…