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Category: personal-development
Top 20 Emerging Jobs….
“To Stand Still is to be left Behind”
Times are changing. Often what we think would last forever, changes in a moment–without warning, and without notice. No one is exempt. If you are a business leader, you may be contemplating industry changes and its impact on your business. On the other hand, you may be an individual thinking of a career change or better yet, if you are thinking of staying put in your career for many more years to come, it might be a good idea to take a look at LinkedIn’s Emerging Jobs report, that was recently published. The report provides information on the changes in jobs/careers. Jobs will grow to over 11.5 Million by 2026, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Technology…The Enabler
It’s no surprise that most industries are being penetrated by the enabling influx of technology. The areas covered are:
- The high Growth in Technology jobs
- The importance of Soft Skills
- Jobs with High Mobility (Freelancing anyone)?
- Jobs that exist with a Low Supply of Talent
- New and Emerging Skills
But before you rush to cry out in alarm, may I suggest that you look deeper. Though your career path may be included in the evolution (see Mnemonic pictorial graph), check ways in which you may Conjure up the courage to go full speed ahead and embrace the change. This not only pertains to individuals, but to employers who must keep in tandem with the change to see what’s happening in the global and local marketplace.
Remember, to stand still is to be left behind.
If you are an organzational leader pondering what’s holding back your organization from achieving success, or an individual that wants to ensure you are prepared, let’s connect.
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The Rear View…
You do not move ahead by constantly looking in the rear view mirror. The past is a rudder to guide you, not an anchor to drag you. We must learn from the past, but not live in the past. ~Warren W. Wiersbe
Stop looking in the rear view mirror. That’s what the instructor would Insist when I was learning to drive many years ago. My goal was to look back to ensure I’m prepared for those crazies when they get too close to avoid being rear-ended. Good thinking? Hmm… not sure.
But now as I get older, I apply the same principle to life. If we constantly look back at the past getting angry at those who did us wrong, or constantly remembering past mistakes, we will never be able to focus.
I am a firm believer in looking back periodically whether its monthly, quarterly, or annually to assess changes for goals and to keep track of plans ahead. However, it’s important to Simplify and focus. Only with focus and direct steps will we be able to achieve our goals, dreams, and aspirations.
Today, take the time to reflect on your life’s goals. Whether you are an entrepreneur, writer, career enthusiast, or other, reflect on how you deviated in the past. Then learn from it. Put it aside and steer towards the finish line. Be a distance runner. Pace yourself then head towards the finish line. You will make it at the right time with steady speed, resilience, and concentration.
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What’s Your Why?
Managers Be Human – 4 Ways…
Are you a manager or leader of some sort? Harvard Business Review article shared 4 points to help managers be seen as more human. Here I share:
- Be Personal
- Be Self-Aware
- Be Selfless
- Be Compassionate
In my research on what makes leaders successful, self-awareness was one of the traits that stood out. But being of service to others depends on your own self-development.
Again, are you a manager, or leader of some sort? Take a moment and look at your leadership style. Do people working with you, whether at work or otherwise find you approachable? Easy to get along with? If not, you have some work to do. Enroll now. To be successful as a leader, your people should not fear you. So do what you have to do to improve.
Need help? Lets Connect.
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6 Tips to Help You Succeed as a Leader
Christian heads many organizations and several Professional Associations. He was always respected. Whatever he says, goes. He retired recently, and decided to use his knowledge to start a renowned Group to make a difference to others in the community. He was successful. Within a year the group grew to several hundreds, with many eager to join his endeavor.
However, Christian has one problem. The group has grown and comprised millennials and others who expect a participatory leadership style. They shared ideas which little by little were shut down, avoided, or disregarded. The members now wonder whether it makes sense for them to be involved in the organization.
A Creature of habit, Christian exhibits the traditional authoritarian leadership style. Permit us to say that we are not sure if that is going to hold in today’s society.
Christina Folz in her article titled Lead From Where You Are, shared 6 tips to help you succeed as a leader:
- Accept Failure
- Embrace who you are
- Build relationships early
- Question Everything
- Find People who Challenge you
- Take initiative
Of the points raised my top three include, accepting failure because it means you have tried. You don’t wait around on your Sleeve until things are safe before stepping out.
Building relationships is also crucial to success. My own research on Success Strategies confirmed this when I interviewed leaders of several organizations to find out the traits that made them successful.
The third point concerned finding and working with people who challenge you. Doing this encourages creativity, and a creative team propels an organization or team’s success.
There you have it, my top favs selected. From the list, do you have a favorite, or two? Do share.
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Plan. Do. Check. Act.
Where’s Your Dream Travel Destination?
Paris, Santorini, Dubai tops the list!
Where do you wish to travel in the next 1-3 years? Which destination tops your list? Do you dream of traveling to enjoy the culture of others near or far? Traveling to learn about other people in distant lands?
Like Cavity, in the movie Eat. Pray. Love; Julia Roberts Imagination ran wild when she decided to get away to (as it were) find herself. Well she was not alone. The question was asked where’s your dream travel location? A few said “All over the world”, but while we Sympathize, that doesn’t count. Goals must be specific to be achieved. Here I share excerpts as the masses chimed in:
Destinations
- Bora, Bora
- Rome
- New Zealand
- Santorini
- Paris
- British Colombia, Canada
- Maldives, Santorini, Rio, Bali
- Greece, Spain, Italy
- San Francisco
- Washington
- New York
- LA
- Egypt
- Greece, Dubai, Hawaii, Brazil, Paris
- Mecca
- Cuba
- Shiraz, Iran
- Rance
- Aruba
- New Zealand, Hobbiton
- Greece
- California
- Florence, Italy
- Prague
- Toronto, Amsterdam, Dubai, Bangkok, Honolulu, San Francisco
- Las Vegas, Orlando
- Switzerland, Japan, Havana
Any missing that’s on your own list? Do share!
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About That Profile Pic…
On the job hunt? Networking? Building a business? What does your profile pic say about you? Any Inkling of something Inscrutable? These tips courtesy of Careerealism TV will help.
LinkedIn Profile Picture
- Cropping People of the Picture
- Poorly Lit or Blurry
- Using Instagram Filters
- Taking yourself too seriously
- Goofy Expressions
- Not Looking at the Camera
- Too Far away
- Never Use Black and White Picture
- Not Having a Picture at all
Take a look. The video tells all. Then take a look at your own Profile picture on LinkedIn. See anything that depicts a failed image? Don’t Stifle your progress. It’s time for a change.
Working on transitioning your career? Let’s connect.
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Travel Afar: A Moment’s Notice…
By the way, wanna come?
Leyan was out with her friend buying last-minute items for the apparent Silhouettes of a trip to Europe, when suddenly they asked if she wanted to come. She thought about it. Being away from work for a few weeks she had nothing planned. Like a Trill without thinking too long she turned and said…oh why not.
Immediately they called to book travel arrangements and the next day she was off. Coincidence…don’t you just love ’em?
Have you ever done it? I mean thought about doing something way out of the blue at a moment’s notice? Here, we are not thinking about life situations where you have no choice such as sickness, and others. We’re talking here about just getting up and going somewhere that will benefit and relax you …
Just Because
Just because you’re you. May I challenge you to try it one day. Just get up and do something different…something unique, something you’ve never done before. Trust me, you’ll surprise yourself, while others will be left aghast, you’ll be smiling all the way.
Just do it.
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What Area of Your Life Do you Want to Improve?
“What Area of Your Life Do you Want to Improve?” – Brian Tracy
It’s not a trick question. Your Life, what area do you wish to improve? New entrepreneurs and career seekers jumped in droves to respond. Surprisingly, common responses pertained to interpersonal skills, communication, finances, self-confidence, and people skills. Here I share some of their other responses.
Top 3 Skills Every Entrepreneur Needs…
- Trusting myself
- Quality of Speaking
- Financial Situation
- Dare to Change
- Self-confidence
- Career
- Interpersonal skills
- Making friends
- Knowledge and Diligence
- Multilingual
- Knowledge and money
- Strength
- Earnings
- Work Change
- communication in order to better network
- Building business
- Personal Development
- Education
- Freedom
- Speaking without Self-doubt
- Procrastination
- Health and fitness
- Spiritual
- Wisdom
- Technical skills pertaining to technology
- People skills
- Setting boundaries
- Self Discipline
Interested in your own personal development? Any skills not shown? Don’t be Tardy, do share.
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9 Reasons People Fail…
Failure isn’t fatal, but failing to change might be. – John Wooden
Paul sat alone at home depressed. Why does this keep happening to him? He had lost his job last month and sat contemplating what he was doing wrong. There must be something he is missing because he had been terminated from his last 2 jobs in the same way. Though he tried, success seemed to keep a distance.
Paul is not alone. Many, including Entrepreneurs find themselves in similar Dominant situations, often without understanding the reason(s) for loss of a contract or job dismissal. Here I share 9 Reasons People fail.
- Misaligned Goals
- Self-Imposed limitations
- Procrastination…never taking actions
- Inability to Face Adversity
- Underestimating the Use of Time
- They Don’t Plan
- They Always Give Up
- Always in the Wrong Place
- They are Afraid
Want more Candid details? Read article 20 Reasons Success Eludes Some published before yet things have not changed for some people. Apathy can infect any area of our lives and when it strikes it produces failure. The scariest part is how contagious it is. It spreads to other areas of our lives and causes us to get stuck.
If any of the above resonates with you, take the time today to do something about it. Need help? Let’s Connect.
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