4 Things I Learned on a Cattle Drive

4 Things I Learned on a Cattle Drive 4 Things I Learned on a Cattle Drive 4 Things I Learned on a Cattle Drive May 26, 2014 by Career Coach Sherri Thomas Leave a Comment Each year, I create a new mantra for myself.   One year it was “think big.”   I spent the entire year 10x’ing my ideas, goals and dreams.   Another year I claimed “?? After I put all of these small actions into place, then the rational side of my brain gave me the green flag to go for it. Role models are important. On the first day of the cattle drive, we were pushing about 30 angus cattle along a narrow dirt road tucked between a mountain and the Bitterroots river.   One of the calves decided to go Maverick and bolted up the mountain to make a U-turn and run back to his buddies in another pasture.   A female wrangler named Holly yelled “YEE HAWWW!” as she smacked and kicked her horse straight up that mountain to chase down Mr. Angus.   It was impressive.   It was jaw dropping.   It was crazy inspiring to see someone role model boldness and bravery. If you want to learn something new â€" go watch a role model in action. We need people in our life to role model “how” and “that” we can do it. Trust in yourself that you’ll figure it out. For most of the initiatives that I lead in my career, my plan is about 50% set in stone, and the other 50% I figure out along the way.   But in my Montana adventure, I had about 90% that I needed to figure out.   In the end I figured out what I needed to. I asked questions, got help when I needed it, stayed open to coaching, and just kept trying.  What I learned is that it’s okay to be a novice at something and it’s okay to be scared. What’s not okay is to let fear stop you from doing anything. Repeat after me:   TRY LEARN REPEAT.  ?? The feeling of being “empowered.” Yes, it started out as sheer terror, but after a couple of days of just doing it (i.e. not falling over backwards on my horse Tonto because “we” decided to jump over a ravine,) the fear transformed into feelings of confidence, courage and empowerment. I can’t remember the last time I felt empowered in my career, and I’m not sure I ever felt empowered in my home life.   But I sure felt empowered by day #3 of the cattle drive. I’m going to take this confidence back with me into my real life.   I figure if I can conquer staring down a steer then I can certainly conquer managing my toughest career challenge. This experience has given me a new perspective â€" if I can manage through something that is so far outside my comfort zone, then anything that falls inside my day-to-day  world seems easy peasy ?? I guess the thing that amazes me the most was how invigorating and personally rewarding it was to go outside my comfort zone.   I use to plan my vacations to be low key, low maintenance and low stress, because I figured I had all the stress I could handle in my daily life.   Now, I’m going to seek out vacations that are new, different and highly adventurous.   I’m thinking that “vacation with gusto” may be my next mantra for 2015!  ?? Sherri Thomas is a Career Strategist. She teaches others how to think differently and more proactively in their career. Her book,  The Bounce Back is the  2013 winner of Best Career Book by Indie Book Awards for independent book authors. Her first book is on AMAZONs TOP 10 LIST for personal branding books, Career Smart 5 Steps to a powerful personal brand. As the Founder/President of Career Coaching 360  Sherri  passionately teaches professionals and executives how to reinvent themselves into a more enriching and fulfilling career.  

Networking needs New Name

Networking needs New Name Networking is a strange thingI wish we could give it different names when we do it for different reasons. I will contact Websters Dictionary and ask them to work on that. Until that happens, consider the different ways in which you network. The overall definition is as simple as having casual conversations with people you know to share or retrieve information. We do this all the time. Personal Networking You are walking through a store and you run into someone you know and you talk with them. You each exchange information. You like someones jacket and you ask them where they got it. You read a good book and you talk about it. Your neighbor is out of work and you talk about it. Professional Networking You attend a conference or meeting and talk about the latest trends, you talk with coworkers about current issues, you help a customer, you ask a vendor for advice on a new product or service, etc. We dont think twice about having any of these conversations. They just happen. We dont worry about what to say. In most cases we dont plan what we are going to say. We are polite and say please and thank you. We dont feel guilty that someone has offered information or help because these conversations(networking encounters) are based on existing relationships, we know what to do. Networking for New Business If you have ever been in sales or own a business, you had to prospect for new business and clients and customers. All businesses do it.You make sure that yourname is recognized so youtalk about it in meetings, in stores where you shop, etc. Many businesses focus on good customer service because they know customers will talk about their positive experience. Job Seeker Networking Networking while looking for a job is a totally different animal, yet really shouldnt be. Remember the definition having casual conversations with people you know to share or retrieve information. You are asking for advice or information-not a job. If you are still reading this postthanks for your perserverance. Ive run out of steam and cant get my point across.

Food for Thought Multitasking-Does it work - Hallie Crawford

Food for Thought Multitasking-Does it work A Jan 16 Time magazine www.time.com article covered the topic of multitasking; it’s benefits and pitfalls. Today we have so many more things demanding our attention, more distractions that beep at us, ring in multiple tones, etc. All of these “tools” are supposed to make us more efficient and effective, but do they? There are definitely times when they seem like more of a hindrance than a help. I think the key is learning to balance these gadgets and set boundaries in order to use them to your advantage. Heres one idea: a. Set a time to respond to email and voicemail Unless you are expecting an urgent message, try not to respond to your emails or voicemails right as they come in. Set a time period or two during the day to respond to messages. Otherwise, you may never leave your phone or computer! With designated times scheduled in advance, you’ll likely be more focused on those tasks at that time and won’t feel as distracted throughout the day. More ideas in another post…www.HallieCrawford.com

Why Almost Everything Youve Learned About Construction Management Resume Is Wrong and What You Should Know

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3 Secrets to Interview-Winning Cover Letters

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How I Found a Job in Tech That Actually Allows Me Work-Life Balance

How I Found a Job in Tech That Actually Allows Me Work-Life Balance Sarah Schell, a data scientist, starts her day with coffee and the understanding that she might not be home until 10 P.M. No, not because she has a deadline. Shes just got that much going on in her personal and professional life.As a natural sprinter someone who likes to work in energetic bursts when shes passionate about an activity or project Schell has a unique approach to achieving work-life balance. She sees balance as a long-term vorstellung rather than something thats measured by daily yoga classes, and she sets personal goals to make sure she gets the right amount of leisure time. Thankfully, her employer, Tell me a bit about your current role. What are your priorities?The function of my team is to empower everyone at GameChanger to answer questions with our data. What that means for me on a daily grund is deciding just how to do that and managing the people who do that work. It involves a lot of understan ding the needs, questions and concerns of different stakeholders in the company, then doing the coding and analysis to get the answers for them.Whats the first thing you do when you wake up and the last thing you do before you go to sleep?First, I press snooze. Most days I will lay in bed, drink coffee and listen to a podcast with my wife. Then I go into work and I make mora coffee. Im usually one of the first people in, so its a good time to do work quietly for a few minutes.At the end of the day, a lot of evenings I dont get home until nine or 10, because New York is not a place you can stop by home if you live in Brooklyn. Ill watch something or read, make food and fall asleep. I usually shower at some point, too.What does balance mean to you, and in what ways do you feel like youve achieved it?I think for me, in this moment, balance is not achieved on a daily basis but over the long run. Its a function of how I like to work. Like, if Im working on something Im mentally engaged i n, I want to keep working on it and leaving at five or six seems silly. But I think I balance that well when the work demands arent there, leaving to go work out or sleeping in a little if I need to. At a minimum, I try to move my body and eat a vegetable, and if Im doing that, Im feeling pretty good no matter what else is happening.What people, resources, and tools do you rely on to get it all done?My wife helps me have fun and forces me to not look at Slack. And I have a partener in the sort of maintenance of living a life feeding yourself and cleaning a house so its half the burden. I also have this thing where I feel like I have to be productive, so setting non-work goals helps me do those things. I play basketball with a group of friends, so theres social accountability, which is fun. And Im in a reading discussion group, which forces me to read and think about things I wouldnt otherwise. I wouldnt necessarily be able to push myself to do that my own.Whats one misconception y ou think exists around work-life balance today?I think this is more broad social commentary, but the discussion around work-life balance and having it all is centered on women. The implicit assumption is that women are doing all the work, and real workplace equality wont exist until men aspire to be great dads and partners in addition to great employees. The having it all work-life balance tips and tricks are just that tips and tricks. So, unless theres structural change, those sorts of things are fiddling at the margins.Lets talk about your companys culture. Whats your favorite aspect of it, and how does your employer aid you in achieving balance?I appreciate that we have a relatively flat organization and that there are a lot of mechanisms in place to have ideas percolate up. Its not a culture in the typical sense, but our OKR process and stand-up and retrospective meetings are a really healthy way to work with each other. And I think people are always trying to improve those mech anisms. We had a meeting today where another manager asked how we should be handing interpersonal information and how to communicate it in useful ways.Whats something you think fruchtwein people (perhaps even current employees) dont know about your company that you think they should?I think I have a unique perspective because this is my first job in tech, but having worked in places that are very hierarchical, I know that while there is efficiency there, it doesnt always keep people happy or generate their best work like our culture does. We are really empowered here.Whats been your favorite career mistake?Right after grad school, I tried to be a self-employed contractor. I was doing it for 6 months or so and I learned a ton, but I also realized there is a ceiling to what you can teach yourself.Whats the No. 1 piece of advice you would give to other women who want to excel professionally and personally?Negotiate your salary. There are so many dummies making more money than you. I kn ow money isnt everything, but it is a big part of why we work. And this is the advice I give to other people because I dont do it well, but its ok to brag about yourself.--Fairygodboss is proud to partner with GameChanger. Find a job there today