Inspirational

Be passionate and energetic. Strive for something you want. Career advancement takes energy and there's nothing better for depleting motivation than working for something that you don't particularly enjoy. Successful careers are based on challenge and to move forward we must push into these new zones. Working towards a role you really want will increase the chance of success. 2. Are you the solution to the problem? You must be seen as a solution to problems if you are to advance your career. Make it your business to know about the problems in your workplace. What are the causes? How are problems resolved and is this done effectively? What could you do to better solve these issues? A proactive approach in the workplace is crucial for career advancement. 3. Create a strategy and set some goals Form a plan. You know where you want to go but how are you going to get there? It's unlikely you'll move forward purely on intention; you have to move forward with action. Talk to p...

I am often amazed at the number of people including myself. that do not have a clear career plan, some feel that they are not in charge of the development of their careers that they are at the mercy of their company; others just let things happen and become dissatisfied. I would like to advocate that each person should have a strategy where their career is concerned and be proactive in making it happen. This doesn’t mean planning ten years in advance but it does mean giving some thought to the elements involved in a successful career. Those of us who are engaged in satisfying, challenging careers that fit with our goals, ambitions and personalities lead productive, fulfilling lives. It seems to me the way organisations work these days means that career planning needs careful thought and strategies and these need to be undertaken by the individual. Careers are shorter and more uncertain than ever and there is very little job security. Many people expect to hold a series of jobs or parti...

Ability is FAR more relative than we may suspect. When I was a kid, I was considered non-athletic. Back in my school days, when our teachers would take us out for gym class, they’d make us do sports stuff, and as a fat, clumsy kid, I hated that. One day in late spring, our teacher announced, "Today we’ll go outside and play baseball during gym class." He said it like he thought it was some kind of treat. Of course, most of the boys cheered, but I saw a few faces around the classroom take on a grim look. I could feel my own face tightening up. Our school had two 6th grade classes, and our two teachers took all 30 or 35 of us out to the ball field at the end of the playground and separated us. Nowadays, kids who’re not good at sports are termed "athletically challenged" or maybe "non-sports oriented." Very politically correct. But back then, we were just "the sissies"." They directed us non-sports oriented kids — the sissies — to one side of t...