Do you remember the story of Noah’s Ark in the Bible? What did the Ark do? It provided a way of escape for those who were in it. It protected them and kept them safe. They were set apart!
Brian Golter offers a one day workshop entitled, “Build Your Own Ark.” This workshop offers unconventional wisdom and guides participants in digging deep to bring out confidence and enthusiasm in the face of job and financial adversity. Old advice is outdated and will actually hurt your job search. It’s not just about how your résumé looks, how many degrees you have, or the people with whom you are networking. Participants will learn the skills to good decision making to go after and accept the right job for them. Seize the opportunity to be transformed and take the workshop…set yourself apart.
Our next workshop is October 21st in Pleasanton, CA. For more information www.mybossjune.com/workshops
Here’s what people are saying about these workshops:
“This workshop was remarkably inspirational and affirming. Brian helped me to not only seek out the right jobs but to avoid the wrong ones! He gave me the tools to have the confidence to say no to a job that would have been unfulfilling and to hold out for the best." —RB
“Thank you for the great workshop!!! I really enjoyed it. I had a lot of ‘aha’ experiences and I think that I am starting to understand myself.” —JS
“Your workshop yesterday was powerful! Thank you for helping free me from false associations and fear. And, I can't put down your book. I'm going to buy two more copies for friends.” —CH
“Uplifting and inspiring. Turning that adversity into opportunity and taking breakdown moments as a time to start to rebuild.”—JT
Friday, October 2, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Better for Business: Dwight or Stanley?
As the unemployment rate keeps falling, people are more nervous than ever of losing their job. As people are fearful, their behavior changes from strength to fear. However, is this fearful switch better for business? The more fearful we are of a pink slip, the more we suck up. . . human nature. How can sucking up be harmful for business? There ceases to be the same kind of checks and balances that used to keep us on the up and up. Anyone who is a fan of "The Office" knows the difference between Dwight and Stanley. Dwight will do anything Michael asks of him, even take the fall for him if that will deem him loyal. However, Stanley could care less and will call Michael out on any and every fault he sees; hopefully making Michael double check his actions. Which will make Michael a better manager, and better for Dunder Mifflin as a corporation?
Sure, sucking up may work for the moment, but in the long run - would you rather work for someone who just keeps you around for sucking up to them, or a boss that respects your opinion and knows that you will be honest with them to help them do their best? The best kind of work relationship is one where you have a mutual respect for one another, not one where you need to always agree with the each other no matter the situation. Not one where you have to show up 5 minutes before they do and leave 5 minutes after they do so they think you are working much harder than you really are. Not one where your opinions must be checked at the door. Not one where it is tempting to throw your cube-mate under the bus so you can climb one rung higher.
When looking for the right job, look for the right kind of manager. One who will respect your contribution to the group, looking for a healthy dialogue that will benefit the organization on the whole. How will I know this when I see it? Look for the signs; they are there in the interview. Are they being honest with you? Do they let you meet some of their subordinates in order to get a feel for what it is like to work in the department? Is the receptionist happy when you walk in? A great work environment starts from the minute you walk in the door. You will know. If you have to be a Dwight to work there and keep your job. . . you will not last. . . you will not be happy. . . you know this to be true.
Sure, sucking up may work for the moment, but in the long run - would you rather work for someone who just keeps you around for sucking up to them, or a boss that respects your opinion and knows that you will be honest with them to help them do their best? The best kind of work relationship is one where you have a mutual respect for one another, not one where you need to always agree with the each other no matter the situation. Not one where you have to show up 5 minutes before they do and leave 5 minutes after they do so they think you are working much harder than you really are. Not one where your opinions must be checked at the door. Not one where it is tempting to throw your cube-mate under the bus so you can climb one rung higher.
When looking for the right job, look for the right kind of manager. One who will respect your contribution to the group, looking for a healthy dialogue that will benefit the organization on the whole. How will I know this when I see it? Look for the signs; they are there in the interview. Are they being honest with you? Do they let you meet some of their subordinates in order to get a feel for what it is like to work in the department? Is the receptionist happy when you walk in? A great work environment starts from the minute you walk in the door. You will know. If you have to be a Dwight to work there and keep your job. . . you will not last. . . you will not be happy. . . you know this to be true.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Give Your Interview a Facelift
As California's unemployment rate is a scary statistic at 10.5% right now, a more frightening statistic is that many job seekers are turning to Botox and plastic surgery to give them the "lift" they need in an interview. With many people out of work and over 40, they are forced to compete with 20 and 30 year olds vying for the same position, and looking for a jump on the competition. The American Society of Plastic surgery reported there is a 3% increase increase from 2007. . . people are actually spending more on plastic surgery now with the economy is in the hole than they were before.
What does this mean? This means that people know they need to put their best foot forward, the resume only gets you in the door - this has been made clear with so much competition for each available position. The only problem is that people do not know how to do this. Turning to plastic surgery surely is not the answer. and It is the false answer to a deep rooted problem: confidence. So the question is, how do we keep our confidence up with the competition stacked so high? Plastic surgery is a metaphor I see for what people are turning to and covering up what they want to hide. Everyone is not heading to their neighborhood plastic surgeon, but we are all trying to hide who we really are.
Our confidence is rooted in actually knowing our true weaknesses, our true strengths, and bringing them to the table. I am not saying to actually tell your employer your weakness upon shaking their hands, but when we know what our REAL weakness is, we know how to deal with it - no matter the position we are going for.
For instance, if you did not graduate from a top 10 school, of course you are aware of this, but if you are self conscious of it, you will spend the majority of the interviewing working to convince the person on the other side of the desk that you are still worth hiring. Instead of trying to convince them, you should simply show up, show them your best and exactly what you have to offer that is different from the Top 10 grads. This makes you a stronger person and more confident, showing your potential boss exactly what makes you the best for that exact position. Not being afraid for them to uncover anything is power: bringing all we are to the table - being honestly the best.
When we do this, it also frees us to see the strengths and weaknesses of our potential employer. The best relationships are built on honesty. That is when they know your weakness, and accept it, and you know theirs. When a partnership is built on this kind of honesty, you know this is something that will last. You will have nothing to hide, and your boss can help you overcome your weaknesses to make you a stronger employee.
This is the real Botox for jobs: Confidence.
What does this mean? This means that people know they need to put their best foot forward, the resume only gets you in the door - this has been made clear with so much competition for each available position. The only problem is that people do not know how to do this. Turning to plastic surgery surely is not the answer. and It is the false answer to a deep rooted problem: confidence. So the question is, how do we keep our confidence up with the competition stacked so high? Plastic surgery is a metaphor I see for what people are turning to and covering up what they want to hide. Everyone is not heading to their neighborhood plastic surgeon, but we are all trying to hide who we really are.
Our confidence is rooted in actually knowing our true weaknesses, our true strengths, and bringing them to the table. I am not saying to actually tell your employer your weakness upon shaking their hands, but when we know what our REAL weakness is, we know how to deal with it - no matter the position we are going for.
For instance, if you did not graduate from a top 10 school, of course you are aware of this, but if you are self conscious of it, you will spend the majority of the interviewing working to convince the person on the other side of the desk that you are still worth hiring. Instead of trying to convince them, you should simply show up, show them your best and exactly what you have to offer that is different from the Top 10 grads. This makes you a stronger person and more confident, showing your potential boss exactly what makes you the best for that exact position. Not being afraid for them to uncover anything is power: bringing all we are to the table - being honestly the best.
When we do this, it also frees us to see the strengths and weaknesses of our potential employer. The best relationships are built on honesty. That is when they know your weakness, and accept it, and you know theirs. When a partnership is built on this kind of honesty, you know this is something that will last. You will have nothing to hide, and your boss can help you overcome your weaknesses to make you a stronger employee.
This is the real Botox for jobs: Confidence.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
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