by jstjl1957 | Sep 18, 2014 | Industry News, Motivation, Something to think about, What Matters Most
How often do you read a job description that necessitates, “ability to communicate” or “must have strong communication skills”? Today, it’s always a pre-requisite. It’s an obvious requirement but it’s always included. No one is looking for someone that has poor...
by jstjl1957 | Sep 12, 2014 | Industry News, Motivation, Something to think about, What Matters Most
Contribution is such a great and powerful commodity. You can donate time, money or service to a charity of choice and in the long run provide some help for deserving people or causes. It’s a win-win. You feel good and make someone feel good. There are other ways to...
by jstjl1957 | Sep 5, 2014 | Industry News, Motivation, Something to think about, What Matters Most
Leaders Listen. Alliances, combinations and the harmony of things are what make integrated life work. It’s all driven by communication. Listen and learn. Talk and teach. Mentor and be meaningful. Exchange and enhance. Give it – take it. Add value to your team by...
by jstjl1957 | Aug 15, 2014 | Motivation, Something to think about, What Matters Most
How many times do you say it? How many times do you hear it? It’s about as simple as an expression can be and yet it really, when you think about it, has more depth than the Grand Canyon. We minimize the significance of, ‘it is what it is’ and I think it’s unfair. It...
by jstjl1957 | Aug 8, 2014 | Industry News, Motivation, Something to think about, What Matters Most
Referrals are fuel for any industry. They can either get you great mileage or they can run you right down to the nub and get you nowhere fast. A true referral, a good referral can be a great resource. They can offer counsel, be a mentor, help you transfer from one...
by jstjl1957 | Aug 1, 2014 | Industry News, Motivation, Something to think about, What Matters Most
Need help – ask for it. There isn’t a successful person out there that didn’t get some assistance along the way. Self-made comes from selfless behavior. Not just on your part, but from others that you are aligned with. Personal or professional relationships, which are...