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Category: Adapt, Innovate, Win
Solutions: How Successful People See the World
Solutions: Viewing the world as a series of problems is discouraging, even scary. How can we change our outlook for greater success? People who see solutions do not view the world as a series of problems. ~ www.jaywren.com My Story When I was a Navy bridge officer on a carrier, I had a commanding officer who…… Continue reading Solutions: How Successful People See the World
Eating Healthy Foods while Beating Inflation
I am not a nutritionist. I worked in grocery stores while I was in college. I also recruited for food manufacturers over 30 years. Consequently, I have spent decades reading about and working in the food industry. Inflation and Food Inflation has been a hot topic, especially when it comes to food prices. While many…… Continue reading Eating Healthy Foods while Beating Inflation
Happiness in a Controversial World
I wrote this post for my own mental and emotional well-being. Perhaps some of these suggestions will help you. Changing How I See and Feel About My World For me, the constant wave of negative news is overwhelming. I can take control of the information that I expose myself to with these steps: Curate My…… Continue reading Happiness in a Controversial World
Eight Steps for Freedom from Anxiety Right Now
Find Freedom from Anxiety Right Now 1. Change the subject in your head. 2. Get up and move around. 3. Focus on your surroundings. 4. Breathe in deeply and exhale slowly. 5. Make a list of your blessings. 6. Sit still and let painful feelings pass. 7. Meet with a friend. 8. Smile. Jay Wren…… Continue reading Eight Steps for Freedom from Anxiety Right Now
4 Steps to Success Through Career Agility
Career agility is critical for long term success. ~ Jay Wren The best example of the reason why is the closers of retails stores across America. It’s tough to keep a completely up-to-the-minute list of retail closures, as the landscape is constantly shifting. However, here are some notable retail chains that have closed entirely or…… Continue reading 4 Steps to Success Through Career Agility
Stop Overthinking and Start Living
Life is a lot easier when I don’t think about it and just start living in the world in front of me. ~ Jay Wren I Can Solve Problems When my mind clears, I can concentrate on making good decisions and finding excellent solutions to opportunities in front of me. There is a difference between planning and…… Continue reading Stop Overthinking and Start Living
No One Has It All Figured Out
No one has the instruction manual for life! No one has It all figured out. ~Jay Wren It’s a common misconception that there are people out there who have it all figured out. They have successful careers, happy relationships, and wonderful lifestyles. But the truth is, no one has it all figured out. Everyone is…… Continue reading No One Has It All Figured Out
Save Time and Become More Productive: Just Say “No”
How Saying No Can Lead to Greater Success It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and constantly pulled in different directions. We say “yes” to every request, every opportunity, every social invitation, leaving little time for ourselves and our own goals. But saying “no” more often could actually be the key to achieving greater success? Here’s how…… Continue reading Save Time and Become More Productive: Just Say “No”
When Developing New Habits Remember to Reward Yourself
Remember to Reward Yourself Start Small: Begin with manageable changes. For example, if you want to read more, start with just 10 minutes a day. Be Consistent: Consistency is key. Try to perform your new habit at the same time every day. Track Your Progress: Use a journal or an app to keep track of…… Continue reading When Developing New Habits Remember to Reward Yourself
The Power of Affirmations
Remember that affirmations are a powerful tool for self-improvement, but they are most effective when used with intention and consistency. For Self-Confidence: “I am strong, capable, and worthy.” or “I believe in myself and my abilities.” For Stress Relief: “I am calm and peaceful.” or “I release all tension and worries.” For Motivation: “I am…… Continue reading The Power of Affirmations
What Steps can I Take Today to Make Things Better?
Horrible things happen to all of us, things beyond our control. But developing winning traits can change the questions we ask when we meet challenges. We stop asking, “Why me?” Instead, we ask, “What steps can I take today to make things better?” ~ www.jaywren.com Photo by Mathias Reding on Unsplash
Professional Growth
Professional growth: things change so rapidly that you must develop the skills and learn the information that will continue to make you an asset to your customers or clients. Success Stories Learn from success stories. Learn about the changes people are making to become successful. Additionally, learn about the needs that people have for new…… Continue reading Professional Growth
Lifetime Career Success Requires the Power to Grow
Lifetime Career Success: Building a successful career is a continual process of expanding your skills and your network. Don’t fear change. Embrace it. Move beyond your comfort zone. Self-doubt is a sign that I am growing. With growth, I gain greater confidence and marketability. The Texas Ice Houses At one time, ice houses sold one…… Continue reading Lifetime Career Success Requires the Power to Grow
Mental Strengths: Aligning Your Career to the Way You Think
Mental Strengths: Some people are stronger at solving problems with one correct answer. They are convergent thinkers. Other people are stronger at solving problems with multiple solutions. They are divergent thinkers. Aligning your career with the way your brain works will increase your ability to excel in the workplace. How can you shape your career around…… Continue reading Mental Strengths: Aligning Your Career to the Way You Think
Rebel: The Power of Being Different
Rebel: The world is full of successful people who conform to the norm. However, a rebel can blow past the norm and change the world. I have never known a rebel who was boring. ~ www.jaywren.com Companies have guidelines and rules. But what do you do when the guidelines block you from achieving your goals?…… Continue reading Rebel: The Power of Being Different
Accomplishments: Knowing the Purpose of Your Goals
Accomplishments: Why is it that some companies and some people fail to achieve their goals? How can they define their goals better with stating what they hope to accomplish? The Benefits of Knowing What You Want to Accomplish Goals are the things we hope to do. Before we set goals, we should ask ourselves what…… Continue reading Accomplishments: Knowing the Purpose of Your Goals
Letting Go: Steps to a More Peaceful Yet More Powerful Mind
Letting Go: When I get caught up in trying to control everything in my life, I am setting myself up to suffer anxiety and anger. Becoming aware that I am holding onto painful thoughts and feelings is the first step to a higher level of thought. Learning to let go of things I can’t control…… Continue reading Letting Go: Steps to a More Peaceful Yet More Powerful Mind
No Job Plan: Why Long-Term Career Plans Fail
No Job Plan: To increase your income, do you plan to change jobs every three years? On the other hand, do you plan a career at the same company? No Job Plan: Why Long-Term Career Plans Fail Are you basing your career on changing jobs every three years to increase your income? On the other…… Continue reading No Job Plan: Why Long-Term Career Plans Fail
Fun: In What Way Can Fun Increase Productivity?
un: What are the things that you can do to reduce stress in the workplace? In what ways can we enjoy our work and can increase our productivity? Fun: In What Way Can Fun Increase Productivity? I enjoy my work. The requirements of the job are simple yet fast paced. The tools are a lot…… Continue reading Fun: In What Way Can Fun Increase Productivity?
Branding: When the Lowest Price Is Not Enough
Branding: When the Lowest Price Is Not Enough I worked as a recruiter in the consumer-packaged goods industry. Every day I talked with job seekers and hiring managers who sold consumer products through retail stores. When I reviewed qualifications, I was assessing a job seeker’s ability to make brands successful. Themes recurred in the profiles…… Continue reading Branding: When the Lowest Price Is Not Enough
4 Questions of a Successful Career Plan
4 Questions of a Successful Career Here are four questions to ask yourself in planning your career and in adjusting your career plan over time. What do you want to do? Write down what you want to do on the job. Write down where you want to live. Write down whether you want to work from…… Continue reading 4 Questions of a Successful Career Plan
5 Simple Techniques to Get Rid Of Job Interview Anxiety
5 Simple Techniques to Get Rid Of Job Interview Anxiety LISA EVANS, Fast Company contributor and freelance writer, uses her technique of helping readers make small changes for huge results in this article. She writes, Don’t let your nerves stand in the way of landing your dream job. Here’s how to put your best foot…… Continue reading 5 Simple Techniques to Get Rid Of Job Interview Anxiety
Words that Motivate
Words that motivate employees are words that create inclusiveness and extend recognition for the contribution of other people make. They are also words that create a recognition of boundaries that each person feels about receiving help. I read an article on HBR.org about the power in the word “we” and a second article on HBR.org about the power in…… Continue reading Words that Motivate
How to Write a Resume
How to write a resume: having a resume is an essential part of getting a job for most people. I based the information in this article on two sources. The first source is the hundreds of resumes I have read as a corporate recruiter. The second source is the feedback I have received from hiring…… Continue reading How to Write a Resume
Job Change: What is Your Greatest Strength?
What’s Your Greatest Strength is a popular interview question. Answering this question gives you an opportunity to shine as the perfect applicant for the job. When you are preparing for your interview, think specifically about how your strengths fit the job. There are different types of job strengths. Each of these strengths has value depending…… Continue reading Job Change: What is Your Greatest Strength?
5 Elements of A Career Change
5 Elements of a Career Change: Below are common tools and suggestions others have found helpful in making an effective career move. Suggestions on writing a resume Here is what you put into a resume and the order in which you put this information. If you replace this information with your information, you will have…… Continue reading 5 Elements of A Career Change
Are Standing Meetings More Productive?
Are Standing Meetings More Productive? In a study at Washington University, St. Louis, MO., researchers found increases in the performance of people working in groups. Beginning with the knowledge that standing and working is healthy, the researchers, Andrew P. Knight and Markus Baer, created their study to learn how standing affects the performance of groups. They…… Continue reading Are Standing Meetings More Productive?
5 Keys to Business and Career Success
Create a flexible plan and continue to develop new skills for success. The first key to business and career success is a flexible plan built around continued innovation and skills development. The needs and interest of consumers will always change. Successful businesses and people change with the needs and interest of consumers. At one time,…… Continue reading 5 Keys to Business and Career Success
Humility and Team Success
“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.” C. S. Lewis” Research on Humility and Teams In an article “The Best Leaders Are Humble Leaders,” HBR.org, Jeanine Prime and Elizabeth Salib reviewed research they had conducted on leadership. The research involved six countries and twenty-two companies. It showed that employees who believed…… Continue reading Humility and Team Success
Are You in the Wrong Job?
If you feel unappreciated, are you in the wrong job? By unappreciated, I mean that you experience these things. Your turn has come up for promotion, but the promotion goes to your peers or perhaps people who have come into your company and moved past you. Your company brings in management from the outside for…… Continue reading Are You in the Wrong Job?
What Do You Do When There are No Jobs?
What do you do when there are no jobs? Change the way you do your job hunting. One way to find out if a company is hiring is to ask them. Instead of looking for job listings, look for companies who hire people with your skills. When looking for companies that hire people with your…… Continue reading What Do You Do When There are No Jobs?
20-70-10 Employee Stack Ranking
Many companies have used 20-70-10 employee ranking or “stack ranking” as part of the process in performance evaluations. Some companies once viewed the process as the staircase for success. Jack Welch used forced employee ranking at General Electric. He popularized the concept through his writing and consulting. In a “Bloomberg BusinessWeek article ‘The Case For 20-70-10′”, Jack…… Continue reading 20-70-10 Employee Stack Ranking
Picking A Career
In picking a career, start with an understanding of what you want to do and what you need to do to have that type of career. First, answer these questions. How well do you relate to other people. If you enjoy helping people, jobs in service industries, health care, hospitality, and other jobs requiring people skills…… Continue reading Picking A Career
6 Things to Know Before Accepting a Job Offer
6 Things to Know Before Accepting a Job Offer When a company makes you a job offer, you have done a lot of hard work and now you are in control of the process. You have the power to accept or decline the offer. You are also in a very important part of the…… Continue reading 6 Things to Know Before Accepting a Job Offer
The Side Hustle: Finding New Ways to Make Money
With the Internet expansion and coincidental high unemployment starting with the 2008 recession, companies began to spring up to connect personal assets into ways of making money. The “sharing economy” or “gig economy” exploded as a major economic force, powered by the proliferation of digital platforms that connect people who need services with freelance workers…… Continue reading The Side Hustle: Finding New Ways to Make Money
19 Top Job Interview Questions
19 Top Job Interview Questions You can never know what questions an interviewer will ask you. However, here are some of the more popular questions. Why are you leaving your current job? What is your greatest achievement? Who was the best supervisor you have ever had? Who was the worst supervisor you ever had. What makes you the best…… Continue reading 19 Top Job Interview Questions
8 Ways to Raise the Level of Your Job Performance and Your Leadership
Seek advice before acting on important decisions. It is so easy for me to go into difficult situations and make large decisions with the belief that I already have all the answers. It is equally easy for me to overlook things that I should have considered before acting. I have better results when I get…… Continue reading 8 Ways to Raise the Level of Your Job Performance and Your Leadership
4 Tools for Turning Decisions into Actions
Four tools for turning decisions into action I find that the most successful people have tools and systems for turning their decisions into actions. The things I decided to do in life are not nearly as important as the things I actually do. Deciding to get exercise, learn a new skill, get a better job,…… Continue reading 4 Tools for Turning Decisions into Actions
Resumes for Managers
Here is a simple resume format. Your name Street address, City, State Zip Home phone, Cell phone Email address OBJECTIVE AND SUMMARY Stating an objective or a giving a summary at the beginning of the resume is common practice. Stating an objective or providing a summary is optional. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (Most recent job first) Company…… Continue reading Resumes for Managers
Cutting Weak Wording From Your Resume
The people who invite you to an interview want to know what you have done and what happened as the result of what you have done. They are looking for measurable results. Your competitors as job seekers are writing resumes to focus on career accomplishments and career keywords. These words waste space and weaken your resume.…… Continue reading Cutting Weak Wording From Your Resume