What is your "why" and why you?

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Question for you, what do you have that an employer may want? Why you? I had a conversation with my son the other night about his "why.” I started the conversation off by asking him why do you want to move up the career ladder. Why do you want to be a general manager or even a district manager? These titles sure do "sound" good; however, I challenged him to ask himself why he really wants to pursue these positions. I advised him that he has to know his "why" if he wants to build his career at the famous grocery store chain he is employed with. The famous "why" question is going to be asked during the interview process, so it helps if you are prepared. Ask yourself these questions:

1. What about being a manager intrigues you? Why do you want to manage other people? This is NOT an easy task. You will have to deal with personalities and yes people will not like you. Can you handle that?

2. Do you know the difference between a manager, supervisor, and a leader? If not, start your research today.

3. Leaders know their personal vision and the vision of the company. These are two different visions and can run parallel to one another; however, your vision can never be the same as the company, let’s just say that is not being authentic and others will recognize it right away.

Know your "why" and be confident with knowing it. Stick with it and you will get the job/career you desire.

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Recognizing Truth

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I have a question for you. Have you ever been turned down for job that you knew you were perfectly qualified for? What did you do? Did you call the recruiter to inquire about any mistakes you can learn from (which I highly recommend doing)? Or did you reapply for the same job again because they must have made a mistake (yes people have done this many times over). The truth is you did NOT get the job; therefore, you need to ask what you can improve upon and Keep It Moving (K.I.M.)! Accept the truth that you were not hired and keep applying for jobs. Do not become stuck on what you “want” to be real but it really isn’t.  I recently had a moment of truth and let’s say it was a truth I should have recognized a long time ago but, I refused to because I wanted it to be what I imagined it could be. The ironic thing is I witness clients do this all the time. At times they do not see or better yet want to confront, what is in front of them concerning their careers and life, however I can see it bright as day. We all need someone who can stand on the outside of us and tell us what we do not see. Isn’t it amazing how we all need each other to help us as I stated last week? 

Here are 3 tips to help you recognize truth:

1. Ask the opinion of people you REALLY trust. Your friends and family see things you can’t see which will impact your life and career.

2. If 2-3 total strangers tell you the same thing then it is the truth, believe it. 

3. Do a weekly if not daily self-examination. Take time to think about why you do the things you do, believe me, there is a reason and you will find it only if are honest with yourself.

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Leadership Series Part 2: Vulnerability

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Leadership Series Part 2

Vulnerability

The next leader I received some great tips from is Brene Brown. I had not heard much about Brene until the ATD Conference. I was simply mind blown at her bluntness to tell the world how she feels about being vulnerable. I love her creativity and drive to just “be.” Let’s see what Brene (who has the 5^th most watched TED talk) has to say about being vulnerable. Ponder on these powerful thoughts.

1. We are taught to “toughen up”, but why?

2. What is the story you are telling yourself right now? What are you telling yourself?

3. We love stories, we are wired for them. Our brains seek a story.

4. Courage is teachable and it needs to be spoken with emotion.

5. Vulnerability is not a weakness, it is the most accurate measure of courage (I love this!)

6.  Know exactly why you are being brave.

7. There are 7 elements of trust:

            a. Braving

            b. Boundaries

            c. Reliability

            d. Accountability

            e. Vault

            f. Integrity

            g. Non-Judgement

            h. Generosity

When I think of trust, I did not think about the depth of the word until I heard Brene's message. Trust involves having courage and having courage means being vulnerable. How can you be more vulnerable today? What areas in your life can you be more vulnerable?

To learn more about Brene Brown and her outstanding research check out her website here:

www.brenebrown.com

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MJW

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DO IT!

Hello Readers,

I know it may sound crazy but…

Have you heard this phrase? Or have you said this phrase in pertaining to something you want? I recently had a conversation with one of my teammates (co-workers) and we were talking about things we love and want to do. My teammate mentioned “this may sound crazy but I really love to decorate”. I mentioned to her that does not sound crazy at all! In fact it sounds like something you should look into immediately! I encouraged her to do some research on it and get moving. Isn’t amazing when we want something, sometimes we are the first person to criticize our want or desire? Why is this? I know I have been guilty of this myself. If you have a desire to do something big or small, then by all means DO IT! I know this may sound cliche and I speak on it in many of my blogs, but I say why not. If you want to have many businesses, DO IT, if you want to have shelter for dogs DO IT, if you want to travel DO IT. I will only say this as a warning, make sure you are doing IT for you and not for anyone else. Your motive has to be pure. Otherwise DO IT and Keep It Moving! Start small and dream BIG! And do not say this is crazy. People who say they want to change the world, are the ones who succeed at doing so!

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MJW

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Purpose

Hello Readers,
 
Here is why we blog:
 
Life empowerment
Personal growth
Personal development
Career advancement
Sharing of information
Knowledge based
***Simply because we want to see others advance in life***
 
We are Explaining Through Training
We Teach Train Educate
We K.I.M.
 
Find, search, look, seek, and discover the purpose of why you do what you do. If it is to get rich you may need to reevaluate your purpose. We are all on earth to aid in the betterment of someone else and as I have said before miraculously it is through our service to others we are developed and become beyond rich. 

Think about why you do what you do today.

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MJW 

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