Looking from the outside the chaos brought about as a result of change is intriguing, educational and addicting to watch. As an insider it is frustrating and causes feelings of inadequacy, uncertainty and frustration. Big business has recently experienced such change. Your challenge is to be an insider and react as an outsider. Since change springs innovation and a new normal, find the opportunity in change.
When frustrated it is always easier to tell others what the problem is with them, but unfortunately those who approach their career from that perspective will find that that path leads them to a dead end in the maze of career advancement.
Reach for the stars is a common phrase we have all heard before. As an adult you use the phrase to encourage others to pursue their goals and to aim high. If you say the same encouraging words to a child with a scientific mind she may tell you that her arms aren’t long enough or that stars are gaseous and that if she can some how find a yet to be discovered means to grab one it will vaporize her. Her perspective and accurate explanation quashes your creative wish for her to excel and your encouraging words become meaningless. She has missed your message. So many of us face this in our career.
Debra Sandler considers her job a blessing. She is worldwide president for McNeil Nutritionals, L.L.C., a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary that offers consumers nutritionally based products like Splenda, an artificial sweetener that can be used in the battle against obesity and diabetes.
If you are one of the many who are frustrated about not receiving the elusive position you have had you eye on, ask for a performance review and make it work for your benefit. Do not approach it from the perspective of what you did wrong, but rather what you can do to improve your opportunities for career advancement. Feedback shouldn’t be something that happens to you. It should be something you can take control of and make happen for your benefit.
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The rapid expansion of global networks and teams and the need for innovation and creativity for companies to maintain a competitive edge, means that the way work is done will continue to change. To survive this period of quantum change, your company needs leaders at every level. We want to help you to find your opportuntity.
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By Dr. Jeff Van Pelt
Which of these descriptions do you think is more accurate?
Generation Y: born between 1982 and 2000. Right out of school they expect a high salary, corner office, and lots of vacation. They need close supervision, frequent feedback, and ample recognition. They show little company loyalty, and change jobs more often [...]
Stan Johnson graduated with high honors from an Ivy League MBA program. He was hired right out of school by a national health insurance company, where he quickly became a star sales executive. It was clear to everyone who knew Stan that he was extremely smart. Selling came naturally to him and within a few [...]
Asking doesn’t come easy for most. But if you don’t ask for want you want you won’t get what you want. To avoid having to ask we convince ourselves that we shouldn’t have too, believing that our work speaks for itself and that we should be rewarded for our effort. Or we believe that we have sufficiently hinted about our desires, but become frustrated and disappointed about being overlooked or ignored when career advancement opportunities arise. You must be visible and vocal to experience the career success you deserve.
