Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter
One day, I woke up, looked in the mirror, and saw something I had never seen before. There are something on my face in a slightly different place. I had a little grey on my beard and a closet full of clothes that had been better off. At least my hairline that doesn’t sprout!
Over time, I realized that these “rituals of passing” were relatively insignificant because these friends were weakening our careers compared to the “hard knocks” of me and some of my friends. In this two-part series, I’ll share my friends’ top 10 lessons and I’ve learned the hard way:
1. Report to someone in the young crowd with caution.
This may indicate that your chances of progress have disappeared. Starter Jerry took on the task of someone from Gen Gen but never regained his leadership in the organization. He heard many good reasons for this:
“You are more capable than the tasks available to us.”
“We put forward some new budgets in January, so it’s just to get you up.”
“Will you consider relocating to another part of the country? We don’t have the right opportunity here.”
The last one is my favorite, given that Jerry has two teenagers in high school, he would poison his coffee if he agrees to take action.
In my experience – and Jerry’s experience, there is a signal that when someone in a company reports to someone in a young population, they aim to send a message that you and your leaders or your abilities are no longer valued. If that happens, it’s time to move on-don’t stick with it.
2. Don’t offer your employer “lazy loyalty.”
Freely give your employer loyalty Rarely lead to good results. The person who succeeds is not always the smartest or hardest worker. These are great qualities, but no guarantee of professional success. People are wary of opportunities that usually arrive outside the organization to gain a lead.
Juanita turned down recruiters calls for years and did not notice that her colleagues were engaging in opportunities with bosses and special projects, which provided her with greater organizational visibility and influence. As a result, Juanita becomes “old reliable” instead of fast track. Juanita didn’t get it in the second round when the car length was cut. “Lazy Loyalty” does not exist for your current employer’s commitment to you, which is irrelevant to your current employer.
3. Pay attention to actions, not words.
Sunil received excellent comments from his boss and was told he did a good job and had a future in the company and company. Sunil raved and explained it as something in fact-the back was a shame.
The manager may tell you how important you are to the organization and how you do it great, but these can be placebos designed to touch your self. Managers can exaggerate because it doesn’t cost them. All you can do is ask follow-up questions – even if you are praised – so you have a more comprehensive understanding and are unlikely to be blinded on the road. Feedback is sought in writing so that you can refer to whether there are differences. More importantly, reflect on whether your employer’s compliments match the opportunities you give.
4. Don’t be responsible for your professionalism.
Hakeem’s inner voice had become quiet for several years and he stopped going to school. He no longer considers the career he wants to go to, the flaws in his background and the things he needs to do to overcome them.
You are the CEO of your career, serving on the board with your wife, husband, partner and/or children. If you go aside and keep your company responsible for your life like many baby boomers, you may have to learn to “stay friendly”, be a “team player” and “go forward” hard way, which is abdication of your power that can be seen as allowing you through your power. In my experience, your employer won’t pay attention to you when things get tough. You need to find yourself.
So, ask yourself, if you were the CEO of an organization, would you give you a promotion? What are the skills and/or experiences you need to overcome if you want to? Start pushing yourself, environment and boss to clear the gap.
5. Don’t forget your network And how to cultivate it.
Almost every day, I call the failed tide generations who want to know how to reactivate their network. “I’m very busy and stop staying in touch,” Mike told me. “Why are they going to help me now?” Develop “stay exposed to genes” to avoid making yourself harder when layoffs occur, reorganization makes you play an unsatisfactory role or some other career disaster.
Based on the statistics you view, 70% to 85% of people find jobs due to the network. If you leave the network in hibernation, it will take time to reactivate it. Quick calls, text messages or emails every six months will help keep the relationship alive, especially if you are not looking for a job and don’t ask for anything.
ⓒMajor Game Hunter Company, Asheville, North Carolina, 2018, 2025
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