Recruitthebest Daily Digest- Facing Your Reality

Your reality is your own reality. You are the only one who can change it.

If you like your reality, live it. If you do not like your reality, do something about it.

Don’t just talk about it. Do something about it.

Machines wear down and die. Living systems, if they learn and adapt, do not.’

A healthy living system is an intelligent learner. It can adapt and survive even though its environment is moving toward increasing disorder. But it must be actively engaged and aware, never losing focus on its environment. Failing to pay attention and adapt is a prescription for death.’

Sane leadership is the commitment to create the conditions for the finest human capacities- generosity, creativity, kindness- to blossom, protected from the external environment. It is the deep knowing that, even in the most dire circumstances, more becomes possible engage together with compassion and discernment, self-determining their best way forward.’

‘Once a system has tipped, it cannot reverse back to its former state. We need to learn to live with it, to adapt. And this is not always possible.’

A Warrior for the Human Spirit is a decent human being willing to serve an inhumane, indecent time.’

Source:

Margaret J. Wheatney (2023). Who Do We Choose To Be? Facing Reality. Claiming Leadership. Restoring Sanity

Recruitthebest Daily Digest- Asking For What You Want

Hiring managers expect you to negotiate. Done respectfully, it can both increase your earnings and enhance your relationship.’

Even if presented with a good offer, sleep on it. Chances are there is something extra- a sign-on bonus, additional vacation time, flextime- that will benefit you.’

There are many perks that put money into your pocket at the end of the month in addition to base salary. Understand which are meaningful to you.’

‘As a Switcher, you may need to take a hit on compensation; however, don’t let that one factor override all the positive gains that come with the career change. Money is the only one piece of the larger career-switch puzzle.’

Choosing between two solid offers can be difficult. Consider multiple factors such as your direct boss, longer-term opportunities, and company culture when deciding.’

Failure is a learning opportunity that is par for the career-switch course! Get up, dust off, and keep on moving forward.’

Branding and networking are ongoing activities for professionals. Career management isn’t an occassional event. Find ways to micro-network and make brand deposits to strengthen your reputation in the market.’

Take time to slow down and evaluate how your actions are influencing your career goals. There may be things you can start or stop doing that will have a major impact on your success.’

Don’t forget how you got where you are. Keep your eyes open for chances to help others attain career success. None of us are successful without the support of others.’

Focus on the value you bring to the job rather than the experience you don’t have (yet!).’

Clarity comes through action!’

Source:

Dawn Graham (2018). Switchers: How Smart Professionals Change Careers and Seize Success