Kennesaw State University

Successful Career Development

This course is part of Career Discovery Specialization

Dan Stotz
Ana T. Baida, Ed.D.
Wes Rhea, J.D.

Instructors: Dan Stotz

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There are 7 modules in this course

Welcome—and congratulations on your decision to invest in your career in a serious, intentional way. This course is designed for professionals at many stages of the journey: young professionals just starting out, mid‑career managers navigating change, pre‑launch executives preparing for bigger leadership roles, and seasoned practitioners designing “Career 2.0.” Wherever you are, you’ll find ideas you can apply immediately to how you work, lead, and build relationships. As a team of professors and higher‑education leaders, we’re passionate about helping you turn good intentions into everyday practices that actually move your career forward. In this module, we’ll introduce the concept of Career Habitudes—the blend of habits and attitudes that shape how you show up at work—drawing on the work of Dr. Tim Elmore, author of the Habitudes series, and on more recent thinking about mindset, adaptability, and professional growth. You’ll explore the attitudes that accelerate careers (like ownership, curiosity, and resilience) and the subtle ones that can quietly derail them (like entitlement or defensiveness). Research consistently shows that misaligned attitudes and behaviors, not just technical skill gaps, are among the most common reasons early‑career professionals struggle or lose their jobs and why mid‑career professionals stall. You’ll also learn how to build these habitudes over time by: finding and working with mentors who fit your current stage, practicing “NetWeaving” to create networking relationships based on generosity and connection rather than self‑promotion, and using modern tools—including AI—as a coach and reflection partner to deepen your self‑awareness and follow‑through. By the end of this module, you’ll have a clearer picture of the habits and mindsets you already bring to your work, which ones you want to strengthen, and practical strategies for turning those insights into daily actions that support a sustainable, meaningful career.

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9 videos6 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts

Establishing a relationship with a mentor can be one of the most beneficial and rewarding professional relationships. Regardless of level of career, a mentor will add value when paired correctly. This module will assist you with clarifying the expectations of a mentored relationship, identifying the areas that you feel will add value based on your personal needs, and introduce the difference between a mentor and a sponsor. Mentors can serve different purposes.

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2 videos7 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts

In this module, you will be introduced to the concept of "NetWeaving" as introduced by author and networking expert Bob Littell. One of the most important career skills turns out to be a person's ability to create and maintain trusted relationships, both internally within the organization, as well as externally within the business community. NetWeaving promotes three skill sets, and several action steps, that can contribute to building and maintaining trusted relationships. The three skill sets are categorized as connector, law of reciprocity, and network.

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8 videos5 readings2 assignments3 discussion prompts

In this module, you will be introduced to the best practices for enhancing your career (and your job search) via LinkedIn. Without a doubt, the best tool for connecting business people is LinkedIn. As of August 2015, LinkedIn has more than 313 million members in over 220 countries, and is adding new ones at the rate of two new members per second. This module offers practical LinkedIn advice and instructions on how to best leverage your skills and abilities online.

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1 video6 readings2 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt

In this module, you will be introduced to key principles and best practices in the art of building and maintaining authentic business relationships which is critical at any stage of your career. The module will cover the topics of building trust, asking great questions, and inspiring others. Every action we take with regard to relationships in the business world is intentional. We will describe best practices in building relationships including being authentic, getting personal, being transparent, freely sharing ideas. keeping promises, and having a "pay it forward" attitude.

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9 videos5 readings2 assignments3 discussion prompts

Professionals often balance the need to solve problems on their own versus asking for help, thus exposing their lack of knowledge and/or experience. This module will assist you in making that determination, understanding their culture of their professional environment, while scanning the environment for style and preference.

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1 video8 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

In this module, you will be introduced to best practices in how to continuously review their career plans and make adjustments as necessary. This module will illustrate how the career ladder has turned into a rock wall that requires you to be more nimble and adaptable. More often than not, reaching the career of your dreams in not a direct path. You may need to climb sideways or move down the rock wall for a while before you can progress upward again.

What's included

1 video8 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts

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Dan Stotz
Kennesaw State University
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Ana T. Baida, Ed.D.
Kennesaw State University
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Wes Rhea, J.D.
Kennesaw State University
3 Courses99,624 learners

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