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.
Imagine if the next time you were faced with an obstacle, confronted with adversity or thrown into a difficult situation you were not filled with a sense of dread. Imagine if, instead, you were filled with hope and optimism. Optimism for the invaluable insights to be revealed and hope that in the future, something positive would come from the situation. What if you took on that obstacle, focused your energy to get through it and looked forward to the fortune on the other side.
Leanna Cruz
Editorial Director
You may have heard Warren Buffet say “if you wait until you see the Robin, spring will already be over.”
Two weeks ago several women were promoted as the Chairman of General Motors Co. Ed Whitacre looks to change the culture of the auto giant. A female auto analyst says that she was surprised [...]
Faye Reid
Make yourself indispensable. Those who take the initiative and add value to the corporate strategy to remain competitive will win. If necessary reinvent yourself to fill a void. There is always a void and plenty of opportunity when there is tremendous change. First identify what in your organization or in business is changing that [...]
Connie Long
You are looking forward to attending a luncheon presentation not only to hear what insightful, innovative ideas the speaker will share, but equally as important, to network and meet new people. You check your favorite website for industry and current topics and head off armed with several confidence building conversation starters. The valet takes [...]
Faye Reid
Determining what failure means to you, will determine your reaction to failure and will determine how successful you will become. Attaching a negative meaning on failure generates a negative emotional reaction and negative behavior, resulting in a road block to your success. Approaching failure as a necessary occurrence before success ensures you reach your [...]
You applied for a position at a company looking for an outstanding candidate to help them to advance their mission. You are rewarded with an offer, and accept, promising to share your skills and knowledge for money, for benefits or perhaps for a career. What ever you have decided to exchange them for will [...]
