Why waiting for your employer to pay for training will derail your growth

Leaders that take leadership development training can see a personal improvement in their performance by over 20%. 

These numbers do more than tell of the benefits diving into your professional development can bring, it also paints the picture as to how this can be the key to polishing an already distinguished resume. 

And, adding more polish to your resume can position you for career growth. 

To make the decision to personally invest into receiving outside training is one that should be weighed carefully. Here are a few factors to add into your decision making process: 

#1 - Professional Development is Always Evolving 

When it comes to growing your skill sets as a leader and nipping the identified weaknesses in the bud this will not happen in a silo. Improvement happens with a specific plan taken by strategic action and the longer you go without having an outside voice to provide a fresh perspective on how you can improve doesn’t change the narrative it adds more items on your professional development plate to address. 

#2 -  Your Employer Wants to See You Are Invested in Your Growth 

Senior Executives today are looking for employees that do more than the job requirements, or even rank above “meeting expectations” they are looking for employees that are proactive. When you make the move to get the support you need, regardless if your employer will foot the bill, it shows your commitment to growing in your role. And, as a side note if your current employer doesn’t see this as a benefit, listing the training you’ve invested in on your resume will stand out to potential new employers. 

#3 - A Surgeon Cannot Operate on Themselves 

This is a saying I’ve heard years ago, and one that rings true, especially when you pause to think about it. You are a pro at what you do, you have the accolades and work performance to prove it, however even a surgeon, coach or mechanic when in need of a tune up cannot do the job themselves, it would be challenging for them to see the forest from the trees of their own areas of improvement.

Having an outside source, with the experience to help you makes all of the difference. 

If you are looking to harness the power of storytelling to amplify influence, impact, and reputation we invite you to the Leadership Academy. The Academy has three carefully designed programs designed for seasoned business leaders, from managers to the C-Suite, that align to the needs of your leadership role. 

Visit www.nextseasoncollective.com/academy to view the program outline and a preview of the training content