When an interviewer asks you to describe a difficult situation and how you handled it, theyâre looking for a few specific things in your answer. This article will help you understand the purpose of this question, and how you can come up with an answer that makes a great impression. The Reason Interviewers Ask This […]
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Summary Sunday started as a way to keep track of all the great articles I read and shared on social media. It has now become something that people look forward to each week. I’m thrilled and honored! The first issue was published in 2009, during The Great Recession. Though the labor market has seen ups […]
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Staying relevant is the secret to long-term success as a leader, no matter your industry or profession. Leaders who fail to stay relevant in their careers will eventually get pushed out of their jobs and will find it difficult to get another one at the same level that offers their desired salary. So, as a leader, you need to ask yourself, “Am I doing enough to stay relevant in my career?”
We recently asked our successful executives how they think a leader can stay relevant in their career and industry.
Here are their responses…
Want to stay relevant? Increase your influence. Influence can be exhibited both in-person and virtually. Not only should you join associations and attend conferences, which are making a comeback post-COVID-19, but you should also present on current topics of interest to peers at these events. Online, influence can be demonstrated by curating others’ social media content as well as through the creation of one’s own. Write articles as a guest blogger on industry-specific websites. Add voice to industry conversations by commenting on others’ posts (on whichever online platform “your people” live and play) as well as by participating in podcasts; I have particularly enjoyed networking with educators from around the globe by serving as a panelist on live virtual events and as a guest on different podcasts. What can you provide/give back to the community at the same time you seek to develop your own career?
John Schembari is a current K-12 teacher/school leader academic improvement coach and former school building and district administrator. He loves to draw, travel, swing dance, and read nonfiction.
How to stay relevant in your career and industry:
1. Find the source of wisdom – Notable influencers often utilize blogs and podcasts to share ideas or interview other professionals. Stay positive as you listen to these new ideas.
2. Social media – CNN, Twitter, and LinkedIn are great resources for information, along with professional conferences and seminars.
3. Keep learning – Take advantage of free online courses. Be aware of whatâs changing around you. Watch trends and remain familiar with them. Donât get stuck in your comfort zone.
4. Share the wealth and speak up – As you find interesting information, pass it on to others. Open a dialogue with other professionals. Be on the lookout for new opportunities.
5. Know your competitors – I love this one. We as professionals should know our current, future, and new market entrantsâ competitors. Some people view competitors as the enemy. I like to keep competitors close. Maybe theyâre doing something that we are not doing. Maybe our competitors are doing something in better ways than we are. As a point of sharing, we may have something that we do that our competitors can use in their business models.
Michael Willis has 18+ years of experience working with accounting & sports organizations and has managed P&Ls of $10M – $125M+ with budgets of $3M-$50M+. He worked for the NFL for 22 1/2 years, mainly with the game officials working on the financial/accounting side of the business.
How to stay relevant in an ever-changing environment:
1. Stay ahead of the curve. You are willing to learn from others, take advice, do your research, and stay driven by your passion to effect real change.
2. Innovate through collaboration. Provide a voice to your stakeholders in the process to gain support because they will support what they help create.
3. Invest in your own development & network. Find strategic opportunities to develop yourself and your network. Your organization might offer opportunities through conferences, podcasts, books, and colleagues who are willing to mentor/coach you.
4. Practice active listening & learn. The ability to really listen to understand interests, ideas, opinions, concerns, and challenges facing your organization.
5. Keep it all in perspective. As you seek opportunities for collaboration with lasting approaches to the work, you must be transparent and look at the challenges with the appropriate lens.
Maria Grandone is dedicated to student access and success, particularly of underrepresented students in higher education. She loves to wake up early to meditate, go for an early morning run, and meet people from all walks of life.
In this highly competitive digital business environment, it is crucial to stay relevant, competitive, and marketable. Youâll need to make sure that youâre continuously improving and evaluating yourself regularly. There are several areas; we will focus on these five fundamental ones today:
1. Specialize in your area, not in everything – Donât try to be a jack-of-all-trades, while becoming a master of none. Instead, discover your natural aptitude and excel in that discipline.
2. Focus on the big picture – Build a reputation for yourself in your own company as a doer and problem solver.
3. Focus on great communication – Communication skills are still imperative in the globalized workplace environment. Also, in this hybrid, remote, and in-office workplace, effective and frequent communication is key.
4. Staying social – Social media is a great way to stay in touch with clients and customers. It allows users to express concerns, ask questions, and even praise you for great work.
5. Networking – Building and nourishing business-related relationships are fundamental to a successful career.
Ana Smith helps people & organizations achieve their full talent potential by developing and co-creating people strategies and customized solutions, and turning them into impactful outcomes and collaborative relationships, using coaching as the “red thread.”
There isnât a monolithic playbook or magic bullet that will address the challenge. Pragmatic insight and speed are better options.
Firstly, understand at its most fundamental level what your company does and why it needs you to do what you do.
Secondly, speed is of the essence; get your work done quickly. The more you do in a shorter time, the sooner you iterate your way to a fundamental understanding of your job. Speed will also allow you breathing space to craft a view of what this âfundamental jobâ becomes in the future.
Perhaps most importantly, could your role be eliminated? Rather than being on the receiving end of that, could you be the one to drive that change proactively? After all, you now know the essence of the job better than anyone else. Who better than you to take the lead in retiring the old and embracing the new?
Mark Taylor has 20+ years of risk, technology, and product management experience working in global and regional financial services firms in the UK and the U.S. He’s managed teams of 40+, successfully addressed 100+ regulatory issues, and has saved companies $15M+.
We’re fortunate to have access to so much information. Think about it. Even 15 or 20 years ago, there was not nearly as much access to information on any subject and topic.
Here are three ways to stay relevant:
1. Read – Find fascinating thought leaders that give you a different point of view.
2. Listen – Since you now have a different perspective, engage with others to have a mutually beneficial conversation. Expand your knowledge and share what you know with others.
3. Contribute – Here’s your chance to shine! Share with others what you found to be most helpful, or even what you found to be not so helpful. It’s important to have conversations about both of these topics, and figure out how to contribute to your professional network.
Dr. Hannah Hartwell is a learning and development executive and change management practitioner with 15+ years of business transformation experience in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, higher education, and professional services industries.
The top three actions leaders should take to stay relevant in their careers are to prioritize learning, networking, and giving back. These seem like simple things to do but they require both an investment of time and a well-defined purpose. Take action by:
Sarita Kincaid is a tech media executive with a demonstrated ability to build and grow award-winning programs. She brings a data-driven approach to influencer relations with a focus on developing strong brand advocates and aligning them with sales programs.
As a global brand marketer, there are five things I do every month to stay relevant and advance my career forward monthly.
1. Set Intentional Goals: I set career goals for myself. I write them down, list out the steps that it will take to get there, and track my progress. For example, a year ago I had a goal of publishing a book. This week, I will have accomplished that goal, officially publishing my first book.
2. Thought Leadership: I’m leveraging my brand marketing expertise to create content that people find helpful and informative. I do this by writing one article a month, participating in a weekly LinkedIn Live executive table talk, and posting 2-3 LinkedIn, TikTok, and IG posts/videos a week.
3. Networking: I have a goal to expand my network, connecting with 50 new professionals every week, meeting 1-3 new people each week to see how we can help each other professionally, and being available to my current network of professional friends, to help in any way I can.
4. Reading: I haven’t been much of a reader until this last year or so. I decided to change that and joined The Marketing Book Club driven by Musa T. The books are excellent and the discussions are insightful. I’ve learned so much from this talented group of individuals.
5. Learn New Skills: I love learning new skills and pushing myself into new and uncomfortable areas. Right now I’m learning as much as I can about the metaverse and how this will impact business growth in the future.
Lisa Perry helps companies build leadership brands, driving loyal customers & delivering profitability. She does this through a process that builds brands consumers love. Her goal is to help companies develop, monetize, and grow their brands.
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Everyone has heard of New Year’s resolutions. You know, those promises that we make to ourselves about things that we’ll do better in the year ahead. Sometimes these resolutions work, while other times we end up with gym memberships we never use!
But, have you ever heard of a career resolution? It’s actually the same thing as a New Year’s resolution, only career-focused.
However, with something as important as a career, you don’t want to break these resolutions. That’s why it’s important to keep these goals manageable.
Here are four simple career resolutions that are easy to stick to and achieve:
Being honest and self-aware of where you are in your career is the most important step in making strong career resolutions. If your career is going nowhere and you’re unhappy, then it may be time to consider a career change, which will take you down a different path entirely.
But if you’re happy and in good standing with your career, it’s a lot easier to set goals for the year, and build out a long-term career plan.
Career growth is a very broad spectrum that means something different to everyone. It could be something as simple as improving on a weakness or building on a strength. It could also be learning a new skill or taking on additional responsibilities at work.
On a larger level, it could be seeking a promotion or moving into a leadership role.
Whatever the goal is, make sure it includes growing professionally. The worst thing that you can do is stay the same! If you’re not growing your career, you’re dyingâand becoming a lot less valuable to your company. There are always ways to upskill!
With current colleagues, former colleagues, and other professional acquaintances, you’ve probably built a solid professional network through the years. A strong professional network can really come in handy if you lose your job or are looking to make a career change. However, you shouldn’t just rely on your network when you’re in need!
It’s important to find ways to offer value to your network. This could include checking in with members of your network from time to time. Exchange messages on LinkedIn to see how they’re doing or share relevant content of interest.
If you can help someone in your network going through a career challenge, you should!
Maintaining a strong professional network is like an investment. If you want it to pay off, you have to put some time into it and be consistent.
Working on your career is hard work! It’s okay to be selfish sometimes.
Whether you’re working to grow your career or looking for a new job, it’s important to find balance.
Your family and health always come first, so make sure your career goals don’t interfere with that. If you want to set aside time during the week to work on your career that’s fine, but don’t miss an important family events or milestones.
Don’t let your career goals get in the way of your health goals. Go to the gym, take a walk, or go for a jog. Balance is key to maintaining healthy career and life goals. Sometimes you just need to adjust that balance as you go.
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At one time, I was part of a working committee that reviewed a risk event that resulted in a material financial loss and regulatory sanction to an organization. The company got sanctioned for non-compliance with the Know Your Client (KYC) requirement caused by a gap in the manual risk management procedures. This event would probably have been mitigated if the KYC checks and controls process were automated.
For example:
Technology has tremendously impacted almost every aspect of life and business. Risk management is affected because its implementation relies on business data and processes. Results from the Deloitte GRM survey showed that institutions had recognized the potential of the latest technologies to manage risk and increase efficiency in business processes. Cloud computing (46%), RPA (29%), and machine (27%) were most of the commonly used tools by respondents. Despite this, relatively few institutions reported deploying these tools.
This article will present why there is a need to leverage technology for risk management and the types of technologies used for managing these risks.
Technology is a key enabler that supports the risk management implementation process; despite this, organizations should evaluate the pros and cons of technology solutions before implementation.
If you’re interested in learning more about how risk management can help achieve your business, data, and technology goals or have any follow-up questions, please feel free to follow/connect with me on LinkedIn.
Networking is vital to job search success. Networking can lead to referrals, identifying jobs that aren’t yet posted, and securing informational interviews. They can also lead to future professional references.
These results can give you a competitive advantage and help you progress toward your career goal. Networking platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter are tools that can help you effectively expand your network. Here’s how…
Online or offline, the goal of networking is to build relationships. Every social networking platform offers some means of connecting with new people. Interact with others and share posts that are thoughtful and relevant to your field. Engage your audience by seeking input and sharing your thoughts or review of industry-related topics.
Share these topics and post information on your own profile for your audience, but also get involved in groups on LinkedIn or chats on Twitter. There are thousands of chats and groups for a wide variety of industries, specialties, or job searching in general. Do some exploring and request to join the group or start following the Twitter chat.
In my experience, people are very receptive to newcomers on these interactive forums. These forums can be a great way to meet new people. After participating, you can begin to follow or request a connection with individual contributors. Depending on your location, there may be the possibility of meeting your connections in person. The social network is a platform to build these relationships and make that in-person connection.
Patience…patience…patience! All good things take time.
Maintain a positive attitude and be flexible. Those two skills can save you from many future career headaches. Not everyone will be willing to connect. Remember that networking is a two-way street. Prioritize your connections based on who has a job you’d love to do, or who works for one of your target employers, and focus your efforts strategically.
Always personalize connection messages to new people on sites like LinkedIn to let the potential contact know you’re not arbitrarily clicking every “Connect” button in your suggested contacts. Keep connection messages brief and to the point. I’d recommend not going into personal detail this early on or putting potential connections on the spot; just invite them to be a connection or offer your email address as a point of contact.
You can say something as simple as, “Hi Jane, I’ve enjoyed following your contributions to XYZ Group and agreed with your review of the Acme Co article you posted. I am also a (insert job title here) and would like to connect with you. Please let me know if I can be of any help. Thanks.”
A short and simple message with a personal reference and offer to help shows that you are trying to form a mutually beneficial relationship.
By building relationships you can become a resource on certain topics for your network. Gaining credibility takes time, but let the process happen naturally. Conduct research, search for best practices, gain more experience, and get in contact with people that share their experience.
This is where actively participating in Twitter chats or LinkedIn groups can help build your knowledge. Sharing ideas with others that are passionate about their field can keep you motivated and engaged in your line of work. After developing these relationships, opportunities can arise off-screen as wellâassisting in a volunteer effort that was coordinated online or attending a networking event, speaking event, or job club that was promoted online. Read the information about the events your network is posting and try to commit to going when your schedule permits.
A hiring manager may look you up on Google at some point in the job search process. If you actively network across platforms such as LinkedIn or Twitter, or attend events in person, your Google search results page may show these stories and profiles.
Any site you join for professional networking purposes should serve as a complement to your resume. That means whether you post blogs, tweets, or share information on LinkedIn, all your content should be professional and error-free. These can validate your candidacy and make you stand out among the competition.
As you start networking, you’ll learn more about your field, gain skills, and build confidence. Build relationships and help others in your search. Use social networking for job search success and foster relationships that can help you discover your next opportunity.
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Are you currently afraid of typically the thought that youâll enter in the new year along with no success in your own career goals? Have you been uncertain of what you want to because of obtain noticed in your career efforts today? Do an individual have little to simply no success in getting discovered by employers? If therefore, you’re in the proper place!
Each year, millions of people create New Year’s resolutions around hopes to drive a good improvement. While there are usually different types of settlements you can choose to be able to implement, your career ought to be heavily considered.
Research has identified that people who have a tendency to make these promises are ten-times more probably to reach their objectives than people who donât create resolutions for on their own. The best way for you to get ready for your career achievement inside the new year is usually to develop these file sizes in advance!
In this training, youâll learn:
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Salary negotiations can be tricky, but there’s no escaping them. At some point in your career, whether you’re applying for a job or angling for a promotion, you’ll find yourself in the middle of a salary negotiation.
These conversations don’t have to be uncomfortable. Like anything in life, knowledge and preparation can make all the difference. As an employee, if you know your value and you can back it up with quantifiable results, you can make a compelling case during your salary negotiations.
However, there are always everchanging trends and things that job seekers should be on the lookout for as they prepare to negotiate their salary.
This is an important factor to remember and 2020 was a good example of how quickly the economy can change. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down businesses and changing business models, many companies were forced to lay off employees.
With the availability of vaccines in 2021, businesses started to reopen but the market is completely different. For example, industries impacted significantly by the pandemic such as restaurants, retail, hospitality, and seasonal jobs are struggling to fill jobs and are raising wages to entice job seekers to work for them.
On the other hand, many employees got a taste of remote work in 2020, so the demand for remote jobs is on the rise. A recent FlexJobs survey found that after the pandemic, 65% of people still want to work remotely full time, and another 33% prefer a hybrid work arrangement where they split their time on the clock between the office and home.
Many in-demand industries like tech & software, cybersecurity, e-commerce, gaming, and telemedicine are all jobs that lend themselves to remote work and the market for such roles will be extra competitive. If you find yourself looking for a job in one of these industries, or other in-demand industries, you may be going up against people who have very similar skill sets.
This could significantly impact your value, especially if you live in a market where there are more qualified people with the same skill sets than available jobs. In these cases, you’ll have to go the extra mile to stand out, and you could still be looking at a small salary reduction.
But, on the opposite end of the spectrum, if you live in a market where your skills are in demand and there’s not much competition, you may be able to use that to your advantage during salary negotiations.
Salary largely depends on experience, location, and economic conditions. All of these things can be very fluid and that’s why doing research is so important.
Speaking of research…
Salary research isn’t just limited to those looking for work. It’s something that all professionals should do.
Even if things are going well with your job, and you’re not necessarily in the market for a salary increase, it’s still a good idea to check the market sometimes to see what the average salary for your position is at any point in time.
The need for consistent salary research is even more important in the post-pandemic economy where there are so many fluctuations in the market. Every industry was impacted differently by COVID-19 and this will ultimately play a role in salary increases that companies offer current employees and salaries offered to new employees.
According to research published on the Society for Human Resource Management website, company leaders were expected to increase compensation in 2021 by between 2.6% and 3%, but industries will continue to be affected unevenly, just as they were in 2020.
There are free resources available that can give some valuable information about job salaries. Glassdoor has a salary calculator that allows professionals to enter information about their current career, job experience, and market to give estimated market value.
The more information you have about your value, the more comfortable you’ll feel about negotiating salary. It’s also important to remember that salary is only one part of the equation. Many companies offer strong employee benefits packages that include good health insurance and retirement benefits, along with generous paid time off and other perks.
Just because you make a certain salary today doesn’t mean that it’s going to stay that way or increase. Job responsibilities and requirements can change, and the best employees are the ones who are usually a step ahead and show a willingness to be flexible.
Take a step back once in a while and think about how your job is changing. Acquire the necessary skill sets that you need to stay ahead, and take time to find ways to go the extra mile and expand your job responsibilities. By doing this, you’re not only growing within your job position, but you could be setting yourself up to move up within the company.
These characteristics will prepare you for not only being able to justify your salary but give you some leverage in salary negotiations if you’re seeking a salary increase.
Salary increases don’t typically just happen by accident. They’re usually a result of hard work and continued career growth. From the moment you start a job, you should always be thinking about ways to not only meet expectations but exceed them.
By putting together a career map, you can plan out your goals and strategies for gradually increasing your value as an employee. As you check off these accomplishments, you can get a sense of whether you’re on schedule, or even ahead of schedule, to reach certain career milestones.
Keeping track of these milestones is important because it can help determine the right time to bring up the topic of salary and bolster your case during negotiations. Remember, you’re a business-of-one, and it’s important to always know the value that you provide to your employer.
Some salary negotiation strategies will never change, but it’s going to be important to keep track of post-pandemic trends and their impacts on salary, at least for the immediate future.
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Earlier in my career, as a data analyst, the biggest area of frustration for my marketing clients was the lag time between their requests and the business insight. The lag was extended if the required data had to be ingested from a new source. The old ETL framework and associated data management tasks created long waits for impactful insights to reach marketing tactics.
Over the course of my career, despite advances in data strategies and infrastructure, similar questions remain:
A recent concept that seeks to relieve the stress associated with these questions is the data fabric. According to Gartner, a data fabric is…
âAn architecture pattern that informs and automates the design, integration, and deployment of data objects regardless of deployment platforms and architectural approaches.
“It utilizes continuous analytics and AI/ML over all metadata assets to provide actionable insights and recommendations on data management, integration design, and deployment patterns.
“This results in faster, informed, and (in some cases) complete automation of access and sharing.â
Quite a long multi-layer definition, but based on this promise of data fabrics, data analytics teams can now:
Business managers often think about these issues and their impact on their business:
Speedier time to insight (shorter cycle times): No more ETL, or ELT, or other time-intensive data management tasks associated with data analytics. AI/ML tools will automate data tasks and data virtualization will allow analysts to go directly to the source elements avoiding time-intensive access and explorationâwith the exciting possibility of eliminating extract tools, schedulers, and more.
Expense savings: By going directly to the source, no intermediary platforms, systems, or repositories will be needed. Therefore platform/tool expenses and recurrent maintenance expenses would be saved.
The problem many firms face is the storage of their data in many silos and systemsâclouds (lakehouses), warehouses, source systems, ODSs, CRM systems, marketing marts, and in some cases even legacy SAS files. Each of these silos introduce workflows that are necessary but increase time-to-insight. How can organizations use all their data efficiently?
The idea behind the data fabric is to break down data silos and get data into the hands of the users. The data fabric is a tapestry connecting data across all platforms to users, creating efficiencies by not having to move data. Data automation capabilities within the fabric further drive efficiencies by providing accessible, quality data for use by AI and other tasks.
One of the key enablers of a data fabric is a virtualization layer that provisions data needs directly (from transaction and operational systems) without moving or copying data. Data tasks like sourcing, extracting, cleaning/transforming, etc. are all automated. The fabric also helps manage the lifecycle of data, for example, by governing your data using active metadata to enforce the policies, including access, compliance, and quality.
In summary, data fabrics are still evolvingâthe architecture has merit, the concept seems more developed than that of the data mesh (which is much more of a theory), and foundational tech capabilities are well-enabled. I see fabrics as having great promise, but more as an architecture strategy with a focus on less data movement, fewer silos, more access to data, and faster analytics. Will fabrics eliminate the need to move data completely? I donât think so (at least in the near term), as there will always be a need to move and replicate some data. Would love to hear from the vendors in the space on this post as well.
Is it data fabric or data fabrication? Only further development (and time) will tell, but Iâm betting on the fabricâs promise!
Iâm also betting on you, my readersâI bet that a discussion with you on this topic will surface many challenges and opportunities for data fabrics. What would you like to learn more about? What has been your experience with the data fabric? Is it fabric or fabrication? Please reply to this post with your comments so we can all dive deeper into the strategic, tactical, and business implications of this fascinating area.
A key component of a successful job search means getting the word out that you’re looking for new opportunities. But when you’re still employed, it’s wise to take a more discreet approach.
This is particularly true for LinkedIn, where there are many contacts and connections happening on a daily basis and any small peep out of your account about a job search will likely get spread to your co-workers and your boss.
That is something to avoid if you don’t want to compromise your current job. You can be discreet and take precautions with the activities you conduct on LinkedIn by doing the following:
You don’t need to broadcast to your network of contacts the new connections you make with recruiters and the job search groups you’ve joined. Place your mouse on your picture in the top right and choose Settings & Privacy. Under the Visibility section, go to Visibility of your LinkedIn activity and turn off the features that might notify the wrong people about your job search. Also, go to Visibility of your profile & network to turn off any additional features that could inform others that you’re looking for a job.
There are a lot of subtle ways to signal to your network that you’re looking for work without advertising it on your LinkedIn profile.
Social media allows us to openly speak what we’re thinking and feeling, but that doesn’t mean you should advertise to everyone that you’re looking for a new job or suddenly make an update that you’re willing to relocate in your status or summary. Even if you think it’s only going to your inner circle of friends, the word can easily spread on social networking sites. Things like “willing to relocate” are a dead giveaway.
These are details that should be left off your LinkedIn profile and saved for more personal conversations and job interviews.
When you start joining different job search groups, it is heavily hinting at your job search activity. You can continue to take advantage of using such groups, but change the settings so that the group’s logo does not get displayed on your profile.
Go to the group and click the More tab followed by Your Settings in the dropdown menu. From there you can click the Visibility Settings to uncheck “Display the group logo on your profile.”
Now that you know what NOT to do, here’s what you can do to utilize LinkedIn for your job hunt…
1. Make your profile visible to employers and recruiters. Your profile needs to be made public in order for employers and recruiters to see your information. Under Visibility of your profile & network, you can check which content on your profile is made public.
2. Don’t be anonymous. When you begin to view recruiter profiles and employer contact profiles, adjust your settings so that you don’t come off as “Anonymous viewed your profile.” By offering your full information, it prompts the other end to take a look at your profile.
3. Accept messages. While setting up your account, indicate that you’re interested in career opportunities and that you will accept messages from other members. Disabling these features means employers and recruiters will have a harder time finding and contacting you.
4. Write a profile to appeal to your current and potential employers. Your LinkedIn profile doesn’t have to say, “I’m looking for a job,” in order for employers to take notice of you. By simply stating your key skill sets, the value you bring, and what you have to offer, employers will see the appeal and want to contact you.
Just as the general advice goes to not quit your job before you secure a new job, you want to take every precaution possible when using LinkedIn to not impact your current job.
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The world of business has changed drastically over the last decade. Large corporations have fallen to the wayside, while smaller businesses with nimble mindsets and the ability to pivot at a momentâs notice have taken their place. In this fast-paced environment, itâs important that you constantly reevaluate your strategies and decide what will give you the advantage over other companies.
There are two mindsets that can either make or break your business: the growth mindset and the fixed mindset. Understanding which one best fits your company can make all the difference when it comes to long-term success.
Read on to learn everything you need to know about these two mindsets, including how they affect your company, how each one can be beneficial for your organization, and which one is better suited for you and your team.
A growth mindset is an approach toward business where you believe that every person can learn and improve and that every company can grow and succeed. A growth mindset is based on the idea that we all have the ability to change and grow, given the right environment and tools. A growth mindset will help you to prioritize improvement over instant success, allowing you to constantly evolve and expand your business as needed.
If a growth mindset is the foundation of your business, youâll be able to pivot and adjust to new information with ease. Youâll be able to take advantage of new opportunities, learn from mistakes, and evolve in response to your customerâs ever-changing needs.
A fixed mindset is an approach toward business that believes success can only be attained by having the ârightâ genetics and experience. A business with a fixed mindset focuses on the past and the need to be perfect. This can be stifling to a companyâs growth and can often lead to stagnation.
A fixed mindset can lead to employees who are afraid to make mistakes and who may be holding the company back. A fixed mindset is not constructive; itâs often based on fear. This can lead to employees who avoid change and who refuse to learn new skills, even if those skills would greatly benefit the business.
Both growth and fixed mindsets are necessary for success but in varying degrees. While both mindsets can be beneficial in certain areas of your business, one may be better suited for certain tasks than the other.
For example, a fixed mindset is beneficial for creating highly detailed and accurate long-term strategies. A growth mindset, on the other hand, is beneficial for fixing smaller, day-to-day problems. A business that has employees with both mindsets can work to their advantage. If a team is made up of people who have the ability to shift their mindset as needed, the company can respond to challenges quickly and efficiently.
As you begin to examine each mindset and how it can benefit your business, youâll want to ask yourself a few key questions:
These questions can help you to decide whether a growth or fixed mindset would be best for your business, given the current state of your company.
The world of business has changed, and itâs now more important than ever to be flexible and agile. Companies that can quickly adapt to new information will survive; those that canât will fall to the wayside.
Whether youâre trying to decide which mindset is the best fit for your company, or youâre trying to inspire your employees to embrace change and grow, the best place to start is by understanding the difference between a fixed and a growth mindset.
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