Quitting vs. wasting time, do you know the difference? All major accomplishments require commitment, focus, attention and energy and above all, hard work. If you truly want something, quitting is never one of the options.
Hire the person, not their employer
Way too frequently I have seen people get mesmerized by a brand or a logo from where a particular candidate is coming from and frequently those hires don’t work out long-term. Yes, for high-level positions you may need some “sizzle” and somebody to come from a large organization, but please when you’re hiring and building your teams focus on the …
Carer strategy: corporate headquarters
All things equal, if possible, always take the opportunity to work at the corporate headquarters and here’s why. First, if you want to grow and stay there a while, it is good to be close to the executive leadership team and provide value by solving their challenges. In this process, you will become more visible and your work, effort and …
Hiring? Consider people outside your industry
Hhire for character, train for skills. Also, when growing your team, I think you should consider people outside your industry and here’s why.
Look for growth in your new job
Find your comfort zone, then leave it. As you arrive at a new place pay attention to whether you are challenged to grow and learn as that is a good place to be a part of long-term. Learning new things and failing along the way is part of career growth and advancement so don’t doubt yourself for a second as …
Time doesn’t stop for anyone, don’t waste it
Time. The value of time. It is something you can’t buy or acquire. We all have 24 hours in a day, what matters is how we use those hours each day.
Greatness requires discipline
Greatness requires discipline. While your talents and innate abilities are outside your immediate control, what you can control is work, effort, energy and commitment. All of which require you to be disciplined and intentional with your time, responsibilities and priorities.
I LOVE SUCCESS
I love success, I do. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be successful, however you might define success for yourself. Failing along the way is an unavoidable part of learning, improvements and growth, but to love failing is insane. While I don’t know anyone who loves to fail, one shouldn’t be afraid of taking risks, challenging themselves and trying something …
Share business and career opportunities
Share business and career opportunities as they come your way and you are unable to capitalize on them. Also, speak the truth about those you have worked with, don’t simply “pass the buck.” Be honest and help others, in everything that you do.
Say YES to opportunities
Say yes to opportunities and don’t over-analyze everything that comes your way. Additionally, take every opportunity to surround yourself with intelligent and capable people. Do all you can to find ways to spend time with successful people, people you can and want to learn from and perhaps join them at their level one day. Finally, be very intentional about how …