Sunday, May 31, 2020
From the Military to Wealth Management
From the Military to Wealth Management Success Story > From: Job To: Solopreneur From the Military to Wealth Management âMy career was increasingly preventing me from being a present father and husband.â * From the Military to Wealth Management Nick O'Sullivan was looking for greater freedom and workâ"life balance. He discovered it in a completely different field than he thought he would. But making the transition was no easy task. Here's how heovercame difficult logistics, a long notice period and a salary cut to create work that gives him everything he was hoping to find. What work were you doing previously? I joined the Royal Marines 13 years ago. Much of my career was centred around military communications. I completed two tours of Afghanistan and was fortunate enough to earn an MBE three years ago. Last year, having achieved the rank of Major, I decided to seek new challenges and rewards. What are you doing now? I'm establishing my own wealth management company through St. James's Place Academy. How did you feel about your work before you decided to make a change? While my career was on the whole immensely rewarding, it was increasingly preventing me from being a present father and husband, and I was increasingly aware of the impact of this on my family. In addition, having joined the Royal Marines late, my career manager was candid enough with me to let me know that my age would be a disadvantage in subsequent promotion. Why did you change? To find greater self-determination, improve my workâ"life balance, discover new opportunities and exploit the increased freedom to explore them. When was the moment you decided to make the change? Early last year, when I realised my family needed me more than the military did. Are you happy with the change? Absolutely. What do you miss and what don't you miss? I very much miss the camaraderie. Particularly within the Royal Marines itself, where the ethos of working hard for the benefit of your fellow servicemen and women, and valuing everyone who was able and willing to contribute, was such a natural part of the culture. I don't miss the confused management direction present in many large organisations, or the ever-increasing pressure, tempo and workload which was rarely reflected in the renumeration (I don't just mean salary). How did you go about making the shift? And how specifically did you choose your new career? I networked with former colleagues and those they put me in touch with. I thought I'd move into cyber and technology as my military career had provided me with significant experience in that area. However, my networking indicated I might not achieve what I wanted down that route. Instead, deciding I should look more broadly, I happened across St. James's Place Academy thanks to a former colleague and friend. Researching that option further I realised a number of things: 1. That I didn't have a clue about financial services or how they map across to the needs of individuals. 2. That I was fairly certain that most people I knew understood about as much as I did regarding financial protection and the considerations that actually are hugely relevant to our lives, with potentially significant positive (or negative) impacts. 3. That I could help those like myself by gaining qualifications and then helping to protect and enhance their personal financial circumstances. And that through this I could hopefully helping them to address their own workâ"life balance. 4. That I could do so by being self-employed, which would give me much of the self-determination and freedom to explore opportunities I was looking for. 5. Although setting up a business in financial services and financial planning was unfamiliar ground and no doubt hard work, the military had probably prepared me well for long hours and a high tempo. I then researched the requirements of the role: the qualifications and attributes required. At this point I'd decided that financial planning was what I wanted to do as a means to make a career out of helping people. Via the St. James's Place Academy selection process I subsequently developed a business plan and did what essentially amounted to a feasibility study by asking my peers what they thought of the career move. By the time I started the Academy I had a fairly good idea of what I wanted to achieve in establishing my own business. What didn't go well? What 'wrong turns' did you take? I invested a great deal of time in investigating the cyber / technology sectors believing that's where I'd find my next career. In many ways, this extensive networkingâ" travelling for many a coffee meeting and being supported by a number of very generous individuals who gave up their timeâ" really helped me to understand that sector and identify potential issues. It helped me avoid any more significant 'wrong turns' before I'd invested too heavily. How did you handle your finances to make your change possible? This was difficult. I knew my earnings would cease for much of the period in which I had to retrain to gain the necessary qualifications. Only through the incredible support of my wife did we develop a workable plan. Having not lived in a home we'd owned before (as we'd always had military quarters), we bought a small house which we knew would mean our income requirements were modest. We bought a house near my wife's parents so that we had support to pick up and drop off our daughter from nursery if required. This meant my wife could return to full-time employment to help cover the bills in the interim. In addition, the Academy did offer some financial support to help me and myfamilythrough the transition. What was the most difficult thing about changing? The military requires a 12-month notice period, meaning you invariably have to quit one job without knowing what you may be going into (as most employers, understandably, are not too interested in finding opportunities for you if you're 12 months from being available). Balancing trying to continue to deliver in all respects the military role, where I was still responsible for almost 200 people and multiple ongoing operations, with trying to find a new job and then be selected for the St. James's Place Academy, was tough. Adding in the need to concurrently arrange moving out of married quarters, find and buy a new house in a part of the country 180 miles away, find new schools and nursery for our daughter and support my wife in finding a job to support us, made it slightly more challenging. What do you wish you'd done differently? I was always torn between the strong desire to minimise any disruption to supporting those I led, and the increasingly apparent need to support my family more than I had been. Looking back, I still believe that my family's needs were the right priority. At the moment I don't think I'd change what I've done (though perhaps that may change as my transition journey continues). What help did you get? The Career Transition Partnership (CTP), for Service leavers, was very good at consolidating various advice I'd received. However, the best help I had was from other former Service leavers. Whether I'd known them directly or simply been referred to them, everyone was incredibly willing to help â" and they still are. There seems to be a well-established tradition of continuing the esprit de corps within the former Service community, and it's almost limitless in terms of the will to help others. It has made all the difference to me in helping me make my choices and indeed shaping future opportunities as I look to launch my business. The support of the former servicemen and women has made me incredibly proud to be part of the Service community, and determined to uphold the tradition by helping any Service leaver I can, in whatever way I can. Since joining the St. James's Place Academy, the support has been excellent. As a mechanism to start a business in financial services, I can't imagine a better option for those with the determination to succeed. What resources would you recommend to others? The CTP workshops are good. Use them. The Advanced Management Achievement course (AMAC) is something I also found very useful; if nothing else, it helped to illustrate just how much of what I'd learned in the military is applicable to the civilian world. I would recommend any Service leaver to look to fully exploit courses and workshops on offer and use wisely your learning credits. They can only help. To do this, plan your exit well in advance to make a timeline to your exit day. Don't leave the planning until one or two months out. What have you learnt in the process? I was always told not to underestimate what Service leavers have to offer that is highly prized by the civilian sector, but bar leadership and communications skills and a high work ethic, I wasn't sure what else we had. It's only now, on the far side of that transition, I'm more aware of the range of skills we have that are of significant value, including: the planning process; risk analysis and mitigation planning; logistics; the ability to war game and anticipate requirements; the relevance of supporting functions to any operational activity and how to include them; significant levels of integrity and honesty; selflessness and putting the needs of others first; an ability to handle pressure and difficult news with a smile; and a vast range of technical skills. The Service community has a huge amount to offer. What would you advise others to do in the same situation? Networking is not something to be afraid of; it's just talking to people. Talk to as many people as you can to help shine a light on the opportunities available, which ones may suit you best and how best to achieve them. The former Service community will be delighted to help. For more information about St. James's Place Academy, visit www.sjpacademy.co.uk. What lessons could you take from Nick's story to use in your own career change? Let us know in the comments below.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
CPRW Credential Certified Resume Writing Training Course
CPRW Credential Certified Resume Writing Training CourseWhen you take a CPRW credential certified resume writing training course, you can be assured that you'll be properly preparing your resume to land the job of your dreams. This form of learning is ideal for people who have been injured in the line of duty, or want to start out as a professional.You don't have to be a medical professional to benefit from CPRW credential certified resume writing training. There are many businesses and individuals who have the desire to earn their first paycheck, but lack the skills. These individuals might need your service, which is why you should try out this course.If you're looking for a more convenient way to get an education in resume writing, CPRW credential certified resume writing training is what you need. This training helps you learn to make a professional resume that will stand out from the rest. All of the information on your resume should be accurate and presentable. This means that you should know how to write a resume that is informative is not enough; you should also know how to create an impressive resume.CPRW credential certified resume writing training will teach you how to make your resume unique. This means that you'll be more likely to get a call for an interview because you are an exceptional candidate. You'll learn the skills to write a resume that is targeted to getting a job that you are interested in.CPRW credential certified resume writing training will teach you the art of using keywords in your resume. The keywords you select for your resume are incredibly important. They will direct your readers to what your resume is about. A lot of time and research has gone into determining what the keyword should be, and you should take advantage of that.CPRW credential certified resume writing training courses will show you how to make your resume stand out from the rest. You should be familiar with the many strategies for creating an effective resume. Yo u will find a wide variety of methods and strategies to make your resume stand out from the rest. Many people do not realize the tremendous effect of a great resume.People who take a CPRW credential certified resume writing training course will find that it's easy to succeed. Once you're finished with the program, you'll be able to tell a much greater story than anyone else. You can take advantage of that power when you are working. That means you will be more successful at the resume writing job.CPRW credential certified resume writing training can help you get started on the road to success. Take advantage of the skills that this training will teach you. You will not only find that you are more successful, but you will find that you get the best results when you use this course.
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Three job hunt questions I get asked a lot
Three job hunt questions I get asked a lot Is it okay to look for a new job while Im at my current job? Yes. You have to be able to look for a job while you have a job or its indentured servitude. Most people in their twenties change jobs every two years. At any given moment 70% of the workforce is job hunting, which surely means that 99% of the workforce under 30 is job hunting. So looking for a job at your current job is totally normal. You do not need to tell the company youre interviewing at to not say anything. It is common courtesy to not say anything to a candidates current employer. If its a small town and theres nothing you can do, well, then, theres nothing you can do. If someone asks you at your work if youre looking you can say, Im always looking. Isnt everyone? You should not make yourself look sneaky or paranoid. Its not good for you. What should I do if no one responds to my followup calls and emails after an interview? If you are writing to the person who is in charge of moving you to the next step, and he doesnt respond, theres not a lot you can do. If there is another person who might be able to move you to the next step, try following up with that person. Or, if theres someone there you interviewed with who really liked you, you could try that route. But only one more email you dont want to be a stalker. Also, did you get the interview with a connection? Ask that person who helped you get the interview to inquire how things went, in a way that might keep you in the running. Things to consider: 1. They might just be slow and you are still in the running and you dont want to be annoying and take yourself out of the running. 2. If they are not talking to you they might not want to hire you and thats okay. If you are right for this kind of job, with persistence you will get one, somewhere. If youre not right for this kind of job, the world has a way of telling you in a nice way that prevents you from going down a bad career path: not hiring you. 2. There are other jobs for you. This is not the only job in the world for you. If you find other jobs to apply to you will be less invested in this one. Not helpful advice for getting this job, I know, but helpful advice for maintaining your sanity. You will have many many job hunts in your life. Its important to develop the mental skills to do interviews for job you want without losing sleep over did you get it. What do I need to disclose in an interview if Im pregnant? Women should disclose a lot less than they do. 1. Try to interview before the second trimester. Its a lot easier to interview if youre not showing. And if youre not showing, dont tell. Think of it this way. A man interviewing for a job does not tell the interviewer that his wife just threw him out of the house and hes probably going to have to take time off of work to move and deal with the divorce. He gets the job and then deals with his personal life however he wants. 2. You do not need to say that you are considering maternity leave. When you have the baby you can say you changed your mind. There is no law that says you have to be certain how you feel about having a baby. There is no law that says you have to reveal everything you are thinking about this very personal topic. Also, even if you think you want to take maternity leave, you never know how youll feel when you actually have the baby. Some women want to go back to work. So in the interview, saying you have no firm plans for maternity leave would be a truthful answer if you are leaving doors open for yourself. 3. Interview to get the best possible work you can. Dont worry about your upcoming departure. You are not under moral obligation to accept only projects that will end before the baby comes. CEOs leave jobs all the time, right in the middle of projects. The world goes on, and people do not bring up morality tales. Your company will be fine if you leave in the middle of a big project. Its good to get that project on your resume.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Personal Branding Interview Laura Rowley - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career
Personal Branding Interview Laura Rowley - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Today, I spoke to Laura Rowley, who is a columnist for Yahoo!Finance, and author of Money Happiness: A Guide to Living the Good Life. Recently, Laura wrote an article for Yahoo!Finance about unique job search tactics that work. In our interview below, Laura talks about job search desperation, lists some creative job hunting techniques that will help you stand out, and more. Laura, is it possible to come off too desperate when job searching? Absolutely. Gimmicks can backfire. The number one goal in this economy is to look confident. You want to project a professional image among the people you want to hire you, and showing how you can add value and solve problems. What are some creative job hunting techniques to help you stand out, without appearing desperate? Send a cover letter and one-page resume in an invitation-sized envelope. A hiring manager may be more likely to open it. One Detroit woman got the attention of a radio ad sales manager with this method, and ultimately landed the job. Also try raising your profile with an âextreme networkingâ and a âchain mailâ approach: A former Chrysler engineer with two decades of experience used this tactic to land his new gig. He wrote a succinct letter about his qualifications and the kind of job he sought, and sent it to 20 people he was friendly with who might be in a position to help. He asked them to forward the letter if they knew of somebody who might in a position to help trying to grow exponentially the number of people who knew he was looking for a job. He found people were happy to help, and landed a job six weeks later. The classic approach is to demonstrate the value you could add to the company: One candidate wrote a full business plan for one of the firmâs products with his resume submission. Another created a full graphics portfolio on the companyâs brand. What is the craziest thing youve heard a job seeker do that actually resulted in a job? After sending out 8,000 resumes with no response, toy company executive Paul Nawrocki walked the streets of Manhattan in 2008 wearing a sandwich board that said âAlmost Homelessâ and handing out his resume. A career coach who saw the media coverage of Nawrocki offered her services probono, which helped boost his efforts. He ultimately found a job this year through old-fashioned networking, but claims that tales of the sandwich board helped. Should your job search technique match the industry and position youre targeting? Yes. Consider Alex Brownstein, the 29-year-old advertising copyrighter who got a job by targeting the names of a few creative directors he wanted to hire him, and paying $6 for a Google Ad that would appear when those individuals Googled themselves. It read: âHey, Googling yourself is a lot of fun. Hiring me is fun, too and linked back to his website. It worked because heâs in a creative field. More aggressive approaches tend to work well for people in sales. But those are probably not the right strategies for someone in finance. Is the traditional job search dead (newspaper ads, job boards, career fairs)? Thatâs true in some respects, but itâs also still true that the best way to find a job is through other people. You canât get better results by using social media to micro-target potential employers. For instance, letâs say you want a specific job in engineering. You can do a Zoom Info resume search for the vice president of engineering at the companies you are targeting and also find former employees at the firm. (Zoom Info is offering new users eight weeks of free access to all 65 million people in its database.) Call former employees with this pitch: âThis is unusual, but I know you used to work at XYZ Company, and Iâm looking for a job there. May I ask you a few questions about this department?â That information can be used to create a targeted letter, focusing on the successes you have had in the past dealing with similar challenges or issues. (Obviously, donât suggest the company has problems or mention your source. You might say, âMany firms in the industry have faced ____ issues, which I managed successfully at my last firm by doing x, y and z.â) Lastly, leave a trail of âdigital crumbsâ so employers can find you. Get on Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, or set up your own Web site or blog. Post articles or commentary on a LinkedIn group frequented by potential employers. Get your name and face out there in a professional capacity. Laura Rowley is a journalist and author specializing in personal finance and values. She writes a weekly column called Money and Happiness for Yahoo!Finance, which receives 42 million unique visitors a month, and a blog at www.moneyandhappiness.com. Both are based on her book, Money Happiness: A Guide to Living the Good Life, which shows readers how to manage money according to their values. Rowley is an adjunct professor of religious studies at Seton Hall University, where she teaches Contemporary Moral Values. Rowley has been interviewed by The Today Show, Good Morning America, CNBC, Fox Network, NPR and dozens of other broadcast programs and print and online media. She is a former reporter/producer for CNN Business News in New York, reporting on air for Your Money and Business Unusual. She is the former money columnist for Self magazine, and her freelance writing has appeared in The New York Times, Parents and other publications. Rowley is also the author of two other business bo oks, On Target: How the Worldâs Hottest Retailer Hit a Bullâs-eye, which has been translated into Japanese and Chinese; and CB Richard Ellis: 100 Years.
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Resume Writing For Janitors - Some Tips to Ace Your Job Search
Resume Writing For Janitors - Some Tips to Ace Your Job SearchResume writing for janitors is a very difficult, but it is also a very rewarding job to do. A lot of people, just like you, are wondering about the tips and strategies that they can use to ace this particular type of writing.The first thing that you have to do is to take a look at your skills and talents as a potential employer. These are going to be the basis for your resume. By knowing what you can do, you will know what kind of things you need to write in your resume. You can't just send out a resume that has bullet points on it because then you will not be able to present yourself as a janitor.There are some things that you need to put in your resume. One of them is that you have to make sure that you mention all the types of work that you did. Although you are an average worker, your employers may still require you to be able to do other types of work as well.Another thing that you have to do is to be honest with your employer about all the things that you accomplished. This is to ensure that you are not being judged for your past mistakes. It may come off as a little uncomfortable to tell your employer that you were fired from your previous job because of some things that happened. However, it would be a huge mistake for you to tell him or her that you quit before things got worse.After you know all the things that you should include in your resume, the next thing that you have to do is to write a list of all the companies where you have worked. You need to list the job description of the jobs that you have done. You can include the dates and the times that you were doing the job so that your employer can have a better idea about the kind of work that you do.Another important thing that you need to include in your resume is the number of years that you have been a janitor. You need to include this so that your employer can see that you have been in the business for quite some time. You can even state that you are a professional janitor by putting this down on your resume.Another thing that you need to include in your resume is your recommendation from your former boss or another person who may know about this type of business. You can even include pictures of you with your supervisor and your clients. All these things will help to bring your resume up to date.In conclusion, resume writing for janitors is not as hard as you think. There are some tricks that you can use to make your resume stand out among the others and thus land that perfect job.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
How to Cope with Employee Burnout at Work %
How to Cope with Employee Burnout at Work â" % Source â" Pexels.comHave you ever wondered why most employees that have been doing well for years start to underperform all of a sudden? It could be as a result of burnout.Employee burnout is an issue organizations irrespective of size must take seriously. It can make a once productive employeeunproductive. And this would reflect in the wallet of the organization.Employee burnout is something one cannot eradicate in a work environment, but you can avoid it in most circumstances.evalFactors that lead to employee burnout must be determined, and ways employees and managers can prevent it from happening should also be considered by the organization. Letâs take a look at each one of them.What is Employee Burnout?Employee burnout is a serious problem in the workplace. It is predominant in organizations where employees face tighter deadlines and busy schedules and strikes when they are exhausted physically, mentally and emotionally.Employee burnout can also occur when an organization is facing several internal problems. It can affect both the morale, productivity, and focus of the employee. Once the work environment becomes unfriendly, employee burnout will not only result, but the team spirit will be destroyed.On one hand, employees can also create this problem for themselves. They create unrealistic goals which if not achieved leads to increased pressure, tension and mental breakdown if not addressed as soon as possible.Such scenarios often result in employee burnout and reduced-productivity.In fact, the employee in question may even decide to quit the job at the end of the day, which will result in additional cost on the part of the company to recruit and train a new candidate.Why does Employee Burnout Emerge?Humans are not machines. Even machines break down when subjected to too much stress or made to work constantly for an extended period. Burnout could be as a result of physical, emotional or mental exhaustion.evalWhen employees are made to pass through stres s repeatedly, burnout can result.An employee could be in a situation where he has no choice but to meet a deadline and may work the same way for months, non-stop.Working under such conditions can lead to burnout. It can also lead to a reduction in productivity or make the person in question fall sick.Working consecutively for long hours can result in employee burnout. It will get to a point where the brain and the entire system will not have any other option than to shut down completely.evalAn employee could break down in this type of condition. And it might cause the company financial losses and loss of productive time.In a nutshell, over-laboring employees can cause burnout. You will discover in some organizations that a single employee would be made to handle tasks meant for three persons.Again, another reason employee burnout occurs is as a result of the increase in demand placed by customers. Employees working in firms with a large customer-base often face a lot of stress in th e discharge of their duties.Technology, on the other hand, is ever-changing, which means more software to learn. Employees need to learn how to use them to meet the needs of customers and increase productivity.What to do to Avoid Employee Burnout?Sadly, employee burnout and stress is still one of the biggest challenges in the workplace. Most companies are taking the right step to avoid this situation because they know how detrimental it can be to their businesses and the general health of the employee in question.The big question for those yet to take a stand is â" how can employee burnout be avoided in the workplace?Here are simple tips to achieve it.1) Know Your LimitsevalIt is important not to exceed your limit. Do not overwork yourself to a point that you start feeling sick. In most occasions, employees are the ones creating these problems. They procrastinate, and in an attempt to meet the tight deadline, you will find them overworking themselves up.Someone who has not lifted 1 00 pounds of weight before will get into trouble if he does that. Even though thatâs his target, there is no harm in starting small.evalStart working on your tasks on time and rest when you feel tired. Learn to finish up a day or two before the deadline.Working under such pressure can lead to burnout. You might also make costly mistakes which might cause more tension and threat to your job.2) Donât Create Unrealistic ExpectationsOne of the things that can lead to burnout is having too many unrealistic targets. So start creating goals you can achieve without over laboring, and make plans for any obstacle you may encounter on the way.Critical thinking and evaluation of the plan are crucial. Include how you intend to achieve your targeted goals too. But, donât beat yourself up if you donât achieve your target.What Shall You Do if You Already Have Employee Burnout?There are steps you can take to remedy the situation if you have employee burnout. Donât wait for your employer or the person above you to fix things.evalStart on your own. Here is what you should do to help yourself.1) Relax YourselfThose who are perfectionists are prone to burnouts. They are never satisfied until they achieve what is on their mind. But, you need to learn to let go and relax. Once you discover that you are already experiencing burnout, try to relax a bit.2) Learn to Say NoThe last thing someone that has burnout wants is stress. So you must learn to reject tasks at this point to clear your head.3) Take Your Mind Off That TaskevalMost employees with burnouts claim to be relaxing but have their minds fixed on tasks at hand. But if you really want to get rid of burnouts that shouldnât be the case.Communicate with colleagues and family members to free your mind. You can even spend more time with your family or people who will not bring up office issues to the discussion.What Can the Employer Do to Help his Employees to Cope with Employee Burnout?There are many things an employer can do to help an employee to cope with burnout.They are simple to implement and could help bring out the best in your employees.1) Make the Workplace Less StressfulAmazonâs newly built office is a good example. The multi-million dollar office was created to make employees happy, motivated and relaxed at work. It is not easy managing a growing e-commerce business.Employees are the ones feeling the pressure the most. If the environment is not conducive, employee burnout might result. It could cripple the activity of the company, and reduce productivity too.2) Find Out What Causes Stress to Your EmployeesThere are many ways an employer can make the workplace less stressful. He or she can discuss one-on-one with the affected employee to know what causes stress. And be open-minded during the discussion, and give your employees room to speak freely.Most of the stress employee faces in the workplace are related to their workload, fear of job security, and the person they are working wit h. But you can restore their motivation back to the job by talking to them.ConclusionEmployee burnout can cause the company great losses in revenue, and productive time. An employee who has a burnout will be unable to give his best. He/she might also develop severe health problems which can make him unable to work for days.Employers need to take the issue of employee burnout seriously. They need to implement strategies that will make employees avoid burnout and increase productivity.
Saturday, May 9, 2020
Tips for Better Professional Communication
Tips for Better Professional Communication One of the most underrated aspects of modern business is the importance of communication. When youâre a professional and you want to connect with people and have your ideas listened to, you have to be able to communicate well. Otherwise, people wonât even listen to what youâre saying or the message wonât be delivered to them effectively in the first place. Here are some tips thatâll help you get better at this very important aspect of business professionalism. Keep Moving With the Times Like all forms of workplace technology, communication tech is always updating and improving, and you need to make sure that your business always moves with the times in that respect. If youâre left using technology that belongs in a bygone era, youâre only going to make the task of your employees and yourself more complicated than it needs to be in the arena of communication. Thatâs never how it should be. Encourage Feedback Getting feedback is really important in the world of business. Whether itâs young employees asking for feedback so that they can improve and get better at their jobs all the time or customers offering feedback after buying from your company. Itâs something that should always be encouraged across the board, and donât forget that. Itâs an important form of professional communication. Know Your Audience and Communicate Accordingly Different companies can have wildly different audiences, and thatâs why thereâs no one single way to communicate with customers. Your audience will be quite specific to your company, so it will be up to you find out how they want to be communicated with. This might ultimately come down to trial and error, and thereâs not necessarily anything wrong with that. But itâs your job to find out what the right kind of communication looks like for your audience. Secure Your Emails Communicating with people is something that you have to do carefully and securely these days. There are people who might want to intercept your emails in order to access sensitive information or personal data. You can use fax servers that offer this security if you want to. But whatever you do, donât ignore the issue of security altogether because youâll probably live to regret that. Listen as Much as You Talk Talking is very easy, but whatâs a little more difficult is listening carefully and taking on board what you hear. If you donât listen to what your colleagues and customers are saying to you, things are going to go badly wrong for you. You should always be open to listening to other perspectives and experiences so that you can do the best for the company going forward. Itâs always positive to be thinking about how you communicate with customers and colleagues in a professional context, especially if you run a business. You want to make sure that people get the right message and feel connected to your business in the right kind of way. Itâs the only way to assure enduring success.
Friday, May 8, 2020
Tough (Question) Tuesday What Big Dream have you given up on - When I Grow Up
Tough (Question) Tuesday What Big Dream have you given up on - When I Grow Up Dream Big by Bridget McKenna Art Last week, we talked about our Big Dreams, and I loved hearing those scary/exciting ideas that were holding in our hearts/guts. But this week, I wanna talk/hear about the Big Dreams weve left behind. Not to brand us as failures or quitters, though not even close. Instead, I wanna honor those dreams. Thank them for guiding us, shaping us, giving us something to reach for, chase, and conquer and make us into the people (wife/father/friend/coach/entrepreneur/Creative whatever hats you currently wear can go in between these slashes) we are today. The first thing that pops into my mind of a Big Dream Im not longer pursuing is as some of you who know me well-ish can attest making a career out of musical theater. Even Bigger Dreams are wrapped into that, like being on Broadway and winning a Tony. And since the age of 12, I let go of the dream of ever playing Annie (thats some serious sadness there) and, around age 16, of being The Next Debbie Gibson. I asked my tweeple what Big Dream theyve given up on. Heres what they had to say: Your turn! I wanna read all about it (and honor them!) in the comments. What Big Dream have you given up on?
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