Refuse to settle for average, for being average, for anything that places you right in the middle of the road. You are better than that, you are capable of achieving more and all of that while helping others along the way. This journey begins with confidence and believing in yourself, all else is to follow. Good luck and go for …
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 …
Money doesn’t change people
Money and power don’t change people, they expose them for what they have been all along.
You decide when to quit
You decide when to quit, not someone else. You live your life according to your terms, norms and plans, not according to the opinions and ideas of others.
There are no shortcuts
There are no shortcuts to anything major, important and truly valuable. They all require hard work, commitment and work ethic of a champion. Do you have what it takes to be successful and achieve your goals?
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 …
Adjust your perspective
Adjust your perspective and focus on positive and grateful aspects of your life. Things could be better, sure, but they could also be much worse, don’t forget that. Work on those areas you want to improve, but don’t take people and valuable opportunities you have for granted.
We are all people first
We are all people first. Then, our gender, race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, political or sports affiliations come into play. People first, please remember that in all you do each day in your daily lives and be of service and value to others, don’t go out of your way to bring them down. Help others and by doing so you will …
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.