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History of Air Force Enlisted Insignia (Rank)History of Air Force Enlisted Insignia (Rank)The American chevron is leid a new idea. For thousands of years, the military, ecclesiastical and civil authorities have used some outward symbol to identify rank and function in society. In the U.S. military, non-commissioned officer rank insignia evolved over the past 150 years from a mishmash of epaulets, sashes, cockades, and stripes to todays limited set of stylized and standardized chevrons. Prior to 1872, documentation standards were alfruchtwein nonexistent. A general order from the War Department dated March 27, 1821, documented the first firm reference to U.S. soldiers wearing chevrons. Today, the chevron represents a pay grade, not a specific trade. Originally, officers also wore chevrons, but this practice began to phase out in 1829. Despite this 10-year use of chevrons by officers, most people think only of enlisted grades when chevrons are mentioned. The direction a chevron points alternated through the years. Originally, they pointed down, and on some uniforms, covered almost the entire width of the arm. In 1847, the point reversed to an up position, which lasted until 1851. tafelgeschirr chevrons, commonly called hash marks or service stripes, were established by George Washington to show completion of three years service. After the American Revolution, they fell into disuse and it welchesnt until 1832 before the idea was reinstituted. They have been authorized in one form or another ever since. U.S. Air Force chevrons trace their evolution from 1864 when the Secretary of War approve a request from Maj. William Nicodemus, the Armys chief signal officer, for a distinctive signal rank insignia 10 years later. The names Signal Service and Signal Corps were used interchangeably during 1864-1891. In 1889, a simple sergeants chevron cost 86 cents and a corporals was 68 cents. The official lineage of todays Air Force began Aug. 1, 1907, when the U.S. Army Signal Corps formed an Aeronautical Division. The unit was upgraded to an Aviation Section by 1914, and in 1918, the War Department separated the Aviation Section (air service) from the Signal Corps, making it a distinctive branch of service. With the creation of the Army Air Service, their device became the winged propeller. In 1926, the branch became the Army Air Corps, mucksmuschenstill retaining the winged propeller konzept in its chevron. Distinctive chevrons became cumbersome. Specific designs often depicted a trade skill and each branch required individual colors. For example, in 1919, the Medical Department had seven different chevrons that no other branch used. In 1903, a sergeant might have worn four different chevrons, depending upon which uniform he wore. The overwhelming aufgabes of pay, grade, titles, and allowances caused Congress in 1920 to consolidate all ranks into seven pay grades. This broke the historic practice of authorizing each and every position and listing the pa y for each job throughout the Army. The change drastically affected chevron design. Stopping the use of branch and specialty chevrons died hard despite the official War Department policy. Private manufacturers made old specialty designs with the new blue background prescribed for the new chevrons. Unauthorized chevrons were common and these improvised sleeve insignia were even sold in some post exchanges. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, the War Department fought a losing battle against the specialty chevrons. The most prevalent of the unauthorized specialty chevrons were those worn by Army Air Corps members, with the winged propeller. The Air Force won its independence Sept. 18, 1947, as a full freund with the Army and the Navy when the National Security Act of 1947 became law. There was a time of transition following the new position gave the Air Force. The chevrons retained the Army look. Enlisted personnel were still soldiers until 1950 when they became airmen to distinguish the m from soldiers or sailors. 9 March 1948 - There is no documented official rationale for the design of the present USAF enlisted chevrons, except the minutes of a meeting held at the Pentagon on 9 March 1948, chaired by General Hoyt S. Vandenberg, Air Force Chief of Staff. These minutes reveal that chevron designs were sampled at Bolling Air Force Base and the style used today was selected by 55% of 150 airmen polled. General Vandenberg, therefore, approved the choice of the enlisted majority. Whoever designed the stripes might have been trying to combine the shoulder patch worn by members of the Army Air Force (AAF) during World War II and the insignia used on aircraft. The patch featured wings with a pierced star in the center while the aircraft insignia was a star with two bars. The stripes might be the bars from the aircraft insignia slanted gracefully upward to suggest wings. The silver-gray color contrasts with the blue uniform and might suggest clouds against blue sky. At thi s time the size of the new chevrons are determined to be four inches wide for men, three inchesfor-women-.- This difference in size created the official term of WAF (Women in the Air Force) chevrons in reference to the three-inch stripes. The rank titles, at this time, from bottom to top, were Private (no stripe), Private First Class (one stripe), Corporal (two stripes), Sergeant (three stripes), Staff Sergeant (four stripes), Technical Sergeant (five stripes), Master Sergeant (six stripes and tithe only rank approved for First Sergeant Duties). 20 FEBRUARY 1950- General Vandenberg directed that from this day forth, enlisted personnel of the Air Force will be called Airmen to distinguish them from Soldiers and Sailors. Formerly, Air Force enlisted personnel were still called Soldiers. 24 April 1952- Studies made in 1950 and 1951 proposed to change the enlisted grade structure and was adopted by the Air Council andChief of Staffin March 1952. The change was embodied in Air Force Regu lation 39-36 on 24 April 1952. The primary objective desired in changing the airman grade structure was the restriction of non-commissioned officer status to a group of higher grade airmen sufficiently small in number to permit them to function as non-commissioned officers. Plans for improving the quality of non-commissioned officer leadership hinged upon this change now that the change was made, plans for investigating and improving the quality of this leadership began. The titles of the ranks changed (although not the chevrons). The new titles, from bottom to top, were Basic Airman (no stripe), Airman Third Class (one stripe), Airman Second Class (two stripes), Airman First Class (three stripes), Staff Sergeant (four stripes), Technical Sergent (five Stripes) and Master Sergeant (six stripes). At that time, it was planned to develop new insignia for the three classes of Airmen (First, Second, and Third). Preliminary sketches of proposed insignia have the stripes at a horizontal le vel, reserving the angled stripes for the top three ranks to differentiate Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs). DECEMBER - 1952- The proposed-new-chevrons for the three lower airman grades are approved by General Vandenberg. However, the procurement action is deferred until existing stocks of the current chevrons are depleted. This is not expected to occur until June 1955. 22 SEPTEMBER 1954- On this day the new Chief of Staff, General Nathan F. Twining, approves a new distinctive insignia for First Sergeants. It consists of a traditional diamond sewn in the V above the grade chevron. Recommendations for the adoption of this distinctive insignia were advanced by twocommands Strategic Air Command (SAC) and Air Training Command (ATC). The suggestion from ATC was included in an appendix buried in a February 1954 ATC Personnel Planning Project, while the SAC NCO Academy, March AFB, CA, proposed the design on 30 April 1954 to the Air Council. 21 SEPTEMBER 1955- The availability of the disti nctive First Sergeant insignia is announced. 12 March 1956- In 1952 General Vandenberg approved a new chevron for Airman, First, Second and Third Classes. The purpose of this change was to increase the prestige of the Staff, Technical, and Master Sergeant chevrons. The stripes were to change from the angled design to horizontal. However, due to the supply of chevrons on hand, the action was delayed until supply had been deleted, which happened in early 1956. The decision to change the design was resubmitted to General Twining on 12 March 1956. The Chief replied in a short informal memo stating No change to be made in insignia. JANUARY - JUNE 1958- The Military Pay Act of 1958 (Public Law 85- 422), authorized the additional grade of E-8 and E-9. No promotions to the new grades were made during Fiscal Year 1958 (July 1957 through June 1958). However, 2,000 individuals were expected to be promoted to the grade of E-8 during Fiscal Year 1959. On the other hand, in accordance withDepart ment of Defenseinstructions, no promotions to grade E-9 were to be made in the Fiscal Year 1959. During May and June 1958, almost 45,000 Master Sergeants from all commands were tested with the Supervisory Examination as a first step in the final selection of 2,000 for eventual promotion to E-8. This test screened out approximately 15,000 applicants, permitting approximately 30,000 to be further screened- by command boards from which 2,000 would be selected initially. JULY-DECEMBER 1958- The two new grades (E-8 and E-9) were particularly welcome in that they would relieve the compression in the grade of Master Sergeant. However, because the numbers had to come out of the formerMaster Sergeantauthorization, no improvement in promotion opportunity resulted in the overall enlisted structure. It was, nevertheless, an excellent solution to the problem of differentiation in the levels of responsibility among Master Sergeants. For instance, in the maintenance Table of organization for a ta ctical fighter squadron, four flight chiefs, two inspectors, and the line chief all held the grade of Master Sergeant. The new grades would allow the top supervisor a grade superior to the others, each of whom had substantial responsibilities of his own. Adding two new grades did present some problems. Most significant was the fact that of the total nine grades, five were to be at the Sergeant level. Up to 40% of the total enlisted structure would be in these five grades. For this reason, the older breakout of Airmen and Sergeants seemed outmoded. It was apparent that, with a nearly 1-to-1 ratio between Airmen and Sergeants, not all Sergeants could be supervisors. It was considered that the time had come to effect some differentiation between the less skilled Airmen, the more skilled at the Staff and Technical Sergeant level, and the supervisory level. The speed with which it was necessary to implement the legislation did not permit a complete review of the enlisted structure. It wa s, therefore, determined that, for the present, the titles and insignia should blend into the ordnungsprinzip with the least possible change. The comments of the major commands were solicited, and the titles ofSenior Master Sergeant(E-8) and Chief Master Sergeant (E-9) were the most popular. They were considered to be the best in clearly indicating ascending grade and to have the advantage of not reflecting unfavorably on those long-time Master Sergeants who would not be selected for the new grades. Since it had been decided to build on the existing insignia pattern rather than to revise the whole series, the problem of a satisfactory insignia became acute. Numbers of ideas were considered. Some of those discarded were the use of the Master Sergeant insignia superimposing one and two stars (rejected because of the overlapping of general officers insignia) and the same with lozenges (rejected out of confusion with the First Sergeant insignia). The choice was finally, and reluctantly, narrowed to a pattern which superimposed on the older Master Sergeant Insignia, one and two additional stripes pointing in the opposite direction (upward) leaving a field of blue between the lower Master Sergeant insignia and the stripes of the new grades. While this did not solve theproblemof zebra- stripes, the solution was- accompanied with the recommendation that the whole matter of revising the enlisted structure as to titles and insignia be studied. No complaints were voiced over the new rank insignia. 5 FEBRUARY 1959- On this day the new regulation governing the titles of the various enlisted ranks is released. The only change concerns E-1s. Instead of the title Basic Airman, the new regulation directs that Airman Basic is now the proper title. 15 MAY 1959- A new edition of Air Force Manual 35-10 is published. It addresses an inequity to the enlisted force. At the time of the creation of the Air Force, formal evening uniformswere considered the provenance of the officer cor ps. At the time no one seriously believed enlisted personnel would have a need nor a desire for stately uniforms. Soon, however, enlisted people made their needs known and by 1959 the uniform manual caught up with the reality of the situation. While the black formal evening dress uniform was strictly for officers only, the dress white uniform was authorized for optional purchase and wear by all enlisted personnel. For the enlisted men, the insignia of the grade was the regulation size (four inches) with white chevrons on a white background. For the enlisted women, the same held true except the white chevrons were three inches wide. These white chevrons were used until the white dress uniform was discontinued in 1971. 28 FEBRUARY 1961- A lightweight all tan uniform (shade 505) was approved by the uniform board. However, only three inches WAF chevrons were to be worn on the shirt. This necessitated a change of name. Since men were now wearing the WAF chevrons, the official name of th e three inch wide stripes became small size. 12 JUNE 1961- A new edition of Air Force Manual 35-10 revealed a new optional uniform for the enlisted ranks the black Mess Dress Uniform. Previously prohibited from wearing the black formal wear, the new black mess dress brought about the need for chevrons with aluminum metallic on a black background. These embroidered stripes are still in use for themess dressat the present time. JANUARY 1967- Creation of the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) with its own distinctive insignia. 22 achter monat des jahres 1967- On this day the uniform board started to explore methods to affix enlistedrank insigniaon the raincoat. This problem will perplex the board until 1974. 19 OCTOBER 1967- Airman grades, titles, and terms of address were revised.to make the following changes, and to restore NCO status to grade E-4 Airman Basic (no stripes), Airman (one stripe), Airman First Class (two stripes), Sergeant (three stripes), Staff Sergeant thr ough Chief Master Sergeant, andFirst Sergeants, no change. The change of title for pay grade E-4 from Airman First Class to Sergeant restored the NCO status lost to this grade in 1952 when the Air Force adopted new titles. The elevation of E-4 to NCO status also aligned Air Force grades with the other services and recognition of the level of qualification and performance required of airmen in grade E-4. Airmen could not be promoted to E-4 until qualified at the 5-skill level, exactly the qualification required for promotion toStaff Sergeant. As a side benefit, the prestige gained from restoring NCO status and privileges to the E-4 grade came at a time when airmen were approaching their first reenlistment point. At the time the Air Force was experiencing drastic losses as many did not reenlist. It was thought that achieving NCO 26 status at the end of the first enlistment would aid in retention. 25 NOVEMBER 1969- The uniform board met on this day and approved the wear of the black b ackground chevrons with aluminum color stripes and star on the white mess jacket and the informal white uniform coat in lieu of the authorized white-on-white chevrons. The white-on-white chevrons were allowed to be worn until 1 January 1971, at which time the black chevrons on those uniforms would be mandatory. The white-on-white stripes had been in use since 1959. 11 AUGUST 1970- The uniform board directed that enlisted personnel will wear three-inch chevrons on the tan 1505 short sleeve shirts. 4 DECEMBER 1970- In search of an appropriate chevron for enlisted personnel to wear on their raincoats, the uniform board approved the concept of allowing.a plastic rank insignia to be worn on the collar. In addition, the use of such a plastic chevron was developed for use on the lightweight blue jacket and utility shirt. 21 SEPTEMBER 1971- After various reactions to the plastic chevrons, the uniform board recommended further field testing, using both plastic and metal collar chevrons on th e mens and womens raincoat, lightweight blue jacket, topcoat, utility shirt and organizational white medical uniforms. 23 AUGUST 1974- General David C. Jones, the USAF Chief of Staff, approved the wear of metal collar chevrons by enlisted personnel on the raincoats, mens optional topcoat, lightweight blue jacket, medical and dental whites and the food handlers coat. This ended a seven-year debate begun in 1967. However, General Jones stressed that the use of traditional sleeve chevrons on other uniforms is maintained to the maximum extent practical. 30 DECEMBER 1975- The E-2 through E-4 rank chevrons were reviewed in December 1975 during a CORONA TOP meeting which examined a proposed three-tier enlisted force organization. A new criterion for advancement to NCO status was decided and announced to the major commands on 30 December 1975. A key aspect of the new program was a new insignia for Senior Airmen and below. The insignia would sport a blue star instead of asilver starin the ce nter of the chevrons. JANUARY-FEBRUARY 1976- To institute the change by 1 March 1976, liaison with the Institute of Heraldryand the Army and Air Force Exchange Service began to ensure that the new insignia would be readily available. However, there was difficulty in obtaining the new blue-star chevrons because of normal lead time required by the garment industry to change to the new insignia. On 27 January 1976, the Institute of Heraldry advised the garment industry of the new Air Force requirements, and by 12 February 1976 Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) Pentagon Liaison office advised the Air Force that the insignia sources would be ready to supply by 1 March as desired. However, late in February, it was obvious that the garment industry could not support the 1 March date. Therefore, major commands were notified byHeadquarters Air Forceto postpone the implementation of the new rank until 1 June 1976. 1 JUNE 1976- Because of the difficulty encountered in obtaining the n ew insignia at all bases throughout the Air Force, Consolidated Base Personnel offices were requested to ensure that Base Clothing Stores and Base Exchanges were taking action to ensure availability of the new insignia to meet requirements at their installation. The situation was complicated by the transfer of responsibility for Military Clothing Sales to the Army and Air Force Exchange Service during this period. The final result was a decision for AAFES to force-feed the requirements for each base directly to the Defense Personnel Service Center for the first 90 days following implementation on 1 June 1976. military Clothing Sales to the Army and Air Force Exchange Service during this period. The final result was a decision for AAFES to force-feed the requirements for each base directly to the Defense Personnel Service Center for the first 90 days following implementation on 1 June 1976. Information courtesy of U.S. Air Force News Service, and the Air Force Historical Research Ag ency

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The Insider Secret on Soft Skills Resume Writing Uncovered

The Insider Secret on Soft Skills Resume Writing Uncovered Introducing Soft Skills Resume Writing Youll find more details on different sorts of skills for a resume in the previous section. There are a couple distinct kinds of skill sections and formatting alternatives that you should think about when crafting your resume. There are styles of preparing your skills section that may still show you in the ideal light. You ought to be in a position to work with others even in case you do elend always see eye to eye. An instructive case of the difference created by soft skills is a health doctor. Soft abilities and qualities give an employer a fantastic sign of the type of person you are and the sort of worker you are going to be. The soft skills necessary for a doctor, for instance, would be empathy, understanding, active listening and a great bedside manner. Look out for keywords to spell out your core qualifications, key professional and individual skills. The secret to attr acting a possible employer to read your resume is to incorporate a mix of both hard and soft abilities both in the section specializing in skills and throughout the remainder of the resume. The Downside Risk of Soft Skills Resume Writing Leadership is among the core soft skills. Actually, leadership skills can truly be looked at as a mixture of all of the other soft skills. Key Pieces of Soft Skills Resume Writing Soft skills are occasionally called transferable abilities or professional skills. They are the skills that apply to every job. They are a little different to hard skills as they focus more on your ability to interact with other people and manage your daily duties. Hard abilities, also called employability skills or technical abilities, can be quantified by your degree of expertise in the topic or years of experience working with a specific technique or program. You are able to look on the internet for a list of soft abilities or hard skills to provide you a few ideas. As soon as youre done Get rid of all of the skills you simply have a simple grasp of. Soft abilities, on the flip side, arent simple to quantify. Identifying desirable crucial skills is essential. Soft Skills Resume Writing Secrets Positive Attitude Employers are constantly searching for somebody who will bring a positive attitude to the workplace. A hiring manager will be searching for skills which are the absolute most relevant to the job accessible. No matter where you include your skills section on your resume, you can be sure that the hiring manager is likely to find it and definitely likely to ask about doing it. Soft skills arent just important if facing external clients and clients. By spending just a little time picking the best hard and soft skills youll have the ability to create the perfect resume for the opening youre applying for. The organization is searching for somebody who has just the skill set they will need to acquire the best out of that posi tion and you have to use your resume skills section together with the remainder of the resume to show them that you are that person. People who have a strong work ethic complete tasks in time, stay focused, and remain organized. Double-check if youre utilizing the perfect abilities and experience keywords.

Top Letter of Interest for Job within Current Company Guide!

Top Letter of Interest for Job within Current Company Guide The Debate Over Letter of Interest for Job Within Current Company As stated earlier, you need to direct the letter to the perfect person the individual responsible for considering new individuals. Youve got to speak in a way that nobody can reject you. Tzu siche are plenty of reasons why the employer might not have contacted you (a subpar titel letter may or might not be a factor). Have anotzu sich person proofread for you. Vital Pieces of Letter of Interest for Job Within Current Company Also, utilize this paragraph to alert the individual precisely when youre contact her or him to follow up on the letter. Address to a particular person When you take a look at a letter of interest sample, you are going to observe that the letter is addressed to a certain person. Always follow-up on your letter and dont neglect to encourage the man to get in contact with you first. You want to have a transfer from your present-da y country and wish to go abroad. Helping you make the very first cut is just one of the key aims of the letter of interest. It may take some investigating to discover the suitable person but this is crucial to conduct so as to succeed. Gossip, Deception and Letter of Interest for Job Within Current Company Therefore, concentrate on finding out about the organization culture and the talent the provider is on the lookout for. Working within a big organization delivers many benefits. Men and women that are already working in your organization are familiarized with the office culture and business policies and frequently require minimal training. Find out more about the company online, but in addition apply your networking abilities. The Birth of Letter of Interest for Job Within Current Company A cover letter is utilized to react to a job posting whenever the employer is actively seeking to fill a position. Unlike with a cover letter, you wont have a particular job descriptio n that will help you in relation to the skills to concentrate on. You might be able to discover the name of the individual who will be reading your cover letter by checking the job posting, asking whoever told you regarding the position, or contacting the businesss HR department. Use the work description and company profile offered in the posting or by the particular person who informed you of the opportunity. The Battle Over Letter of Interest for Job Within Current Company and How to Win It Tell your boss youre submitting the letter, and in doing this, express your appreciation for the chance to work in your present position. Mention your present position and the name of the business you work for. Express your enthusiasm for the organization and why you want to know more about the position. Introduce yourself in the very first paragraph equally as professionally as you would for a position with a different company, even when you personally know the individual responsible fo r hiring. Letter of Interest for Job Within Current Company - What Is It? Although repeating a number of the principal information is fine, you should mainly apply your letter of interest to reveal your experience in a way which isnt possible with a resume as a result of space constraints. The topic of your cover letter is to chat about the particular job opening. You will have the ability to center on the proper things in your letter and to receive your message across in style. Theres one more key thing you want to put in your letter aside of those 3 major points. The Advantages of Letter of Interest for Job Within Current Company Briefly list relevant education or special training, especially in the event the employer is searching for candidates that have a specific degree or skill collection. Target a position which makes use of your particular abilities, since putting in an application for every available position will cause you to seem unfocused, as Therese Droste wri tes on the Monster site. You should also incorporate recent achievements from your existing role that highlight your capacity to do the job. At the exact saatkorn time, you wish to underline the skills that would cause you to be a valuable add-on to that individuals teamjust as you would in a resume for an outside firm. A Startling Fact about Letter of Interest for Job Within Current Company Uncovered Opt for the resume format that the business prefers. You dont understand how to compose a letter of interest till you nail the CTA. Similar letters could also be delivered to members to request funding for particular programs or initiatives. A letter of interest is a useful tool for your career. Letter of Interest for Job Within Current Company - the Story Please contact me when its convenient that you arrange an in-person meeting to talk about my qualifications further. While you might not want your present boss to know youre seeking a new opportunity in the business, hell learn quickly in the event you develop into a candidate. State any new developments associated with the company It is essential for you to keep current with any new developments about the provider. As just mentioned, you need to send a letter of interest whenever you have a strong urge to work in a particular company or companies in an industry. Its possible to specify as to how you plan to add to the provider. You need to alert the employer how you may be an asset to the business. If you have the job, be certain to thank everyone who helped, especially your present boss. You dont wish to waste the individuals time so that you wish to keep it short and concise. Now is an excellent time to learn why. Give her an opportunity to respond in her own moment. The Advantages of Letter of Interest for Job Within Current Company You run into a great job opportunity, and you are aware that its at a wonderful place to do the job. If you try to apply for those jobs, youll have almost zero competition. Meanwhile, you should search for jobs outside your present company. At this time you are able to also mention the sort of jobs and positions that may interest you.

25 Books You Should Read, According to a Few of the Worlds Most Successful People

25 Books You Should Read, According to a Few of the Worlds Most Successful People25 Books You Should Read, According to a Few of the Worlds Most Successful PeopleSuccessful CEOs never stop learning. Personal growth is alfruchtwein as important as hard work in building a winning business. Many entrepreneurs accomplish this through workshops, conferences, and even a few continuing education courses. However, for a busy entrepreneur, being away from the office for a few days can lead to other problems.For that reason, its likely no surprise some of the top CEOs choose to boost their personal growth through reading a good book. Not only is it a great way to learn and grow, but it provides a way to relax after a long day.Here are 25 books recommended by some of the top CEOs in the world to kick off your reading list.1. The Remains of the DayAmazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos lists Kazuo Ishiguros The Remains of the Day among his favorite books, citing its ability to teach readers about lif e and regret.2. The Boys in the Boat Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 OlympicsAs Morgan Stanleys chairman and CEO, James Gorman finds inspiration in this story of determined amateurs who accomplished great things.3. The End of Power From Boardrooms to Battlefields and Churches to States, Why Being in Charge Isnt What It Used to BeWhen Facebooks Mark Zuckerberg kicked off his goal to read a new book every two weeks, he started with this book, a study in how leadership has evolved over the past 100 years.4. The Innovators Dilemma the Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do BusinessAlthough hes no longer with us, Steve Jobs remains an inspiration. Among his favorite books was Clayton M. Christensens book on changing technology, which he said deeply influenced him.5. Competing Against Time How Time-Based Competition Is Reshaping Global MarketsApples Tim Cook reportedly recommends this book to new hires and hands out copies to colleagues.6. Napoleon a L ifeFormer Oracle CEO Larry Ellison felt particularly inspired by Vincent Cronins biography on Napoleon, feeling inspired by the way a man of modest means accomplished great things.7. The Charisma Myth How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal MagnetismYahoo CEO Marissa Mayer threw her support behind this book, which instructs readers on mastering charisma to win people over.8. Search Inside Yourself the Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (and World Peace)Among the books that Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh recommends is Search Inside Yourself, a guide to finding inner joy.9. The Intelligent Investor the Definitive Book on Value Investing. A Book of Practical CounselHe may be the worlds top investor, but Warren Buffett spends fruchtwein of his time reading. Among the many books on the billionaires to-read list is this one, which he says shaped his investment philosophy.10. Business Adventures Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall StreetMicrosoft co-founder Bill G ates read Business Adventures at Buffetts recommendation and says the 1969 collection of Wall Street tales remains his favorite business book to date.11. The Art of Happiness a Handbook to LivingLinkedIns Jeff Weiner learned the true meaning of compassion through this book from the Dalai Lama.12. The PrinceBlackstone Group CEO Stephen Schwarzman lists this Nicolo Machiavelli classic among his all-time favorites.13. The Art of WarIn his book Behind the Cloud, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff describes how he applied the concepts in The Art of War to beat competitors through the element of surprise.14. Lean In Women, Work, and the Will to LeadWhen Facebook CEO Sheryl Sandberg released her book Lean In, Ciscos John Chambers saw it as the perfect opportunity to encourage the promotion of women. He handed a copy to each of his senior managers.15. A Short Guide to a Happy LifeIn addition to her own book, Sandberg recommends this book, which centers around womens roles and self-perception.16. H ow Will You Measure Your Life?Former New York City mayor and business magnate Michael Bloomberg recommends How Will You Measure Your Life?- which explores the importance of mingling business and philosophy.17. The Effective ExecutiveAnother book on Jeff Bezoss list is The Effective Executive, which helps with time management and decision making.18. The Ascent of Money A Financial History of the WorldWhen Coca-Cola executive Muhtar Kent wants inspiration, he turns to this book, which bills itself as a financial history of the world.19. Playing to Win How Strategy Really WorksHP CEO Meg Whitman makes this book required reading for HPs hundreds of thousands of employees, believing its advice on setting and following strategy is crucial to success.20. The Tipping Point How Little Things Can Make a Big DifferenceWhen she wants to inspire her staff, Lockheed Martin Corps Marillyn Hewson brings in The Tipping Point author Malcolm Gladwell.21. My Inventions the Autobiography of Nikola Tesla Googles Larry Page finds inspiration in stories about other successful leaders, including this one about AC current inventor Tesla.22. The Checklist Manifesto How to Get Things RightTwitter and Square founder Jack Dorsey hands this book to new hires at Square and quotes from it often.23. The Catcher in the RyeIn addition to his business book recommendations, Bill Gates lists this classic as his all-time favorite, admiring its depiction of the intelligence of youth.24. The World Is Flat a Brief History of the Twenty-first CenturyJP Morgans Jamie Dimon has a long recommended reading list, but this book is at the top of the list.25. Atlas ShruggedAdd ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to the long list of people who believe Atlas Shrugged is among the most influential books of our time.More From Inc.5 Ways to Stop Embarrassing Yourself When You Try to NetworkNow You Really Can Have a Nice DayWhy You Should Think Big When It Comes to NetworkingPhoto of man reading courtesy of Shutterstock.

How to prioritize self-care when youre traveling on business

How to prioritize self-care when youre traveling on businessHow to prioritize self-care when youre traveling on businessIf you regularly spend multiple weeks traveling for work, youre probably well-versed in feeling uncontrollably burnt out.But its crucial to make time for yourself - because if you dont prioritize self-care in between all those business meetings and networking dinners, no one else will.Here are four ways to give back to yourself when you cant recharge at home every night before heading back to work.Read a bookWhen was the last time you cracked open a book or powered up your Kindle reading device for fun? It may have been a while, but the good news is that its never too late to departure again. The trick is making the time for it when you can.So start reading during the ride to your destination, in between meetings, and/or before you hit the sheets in your hotel at night.But you dont have to tote around a paperback or hardcover title with you at all times to get some reading in. You can listen to audiobooks if thats more your style.Listen to a podcastWhether youre consulting or doing any other job that requires you to hop on a plane or a train almost every week for work, being on the road can be lonely. So why not take some of your favorite people with you on your phone or laptop?Im talking about podcast hosts, of course. All it takes is one episode (or maybe even less) to get hooked on a podcast or three. So find one thats relevant to your interests - whether its professional content or simply for pleasure - and listen away. Once you feel attached to the people and the topics being discussed, you know youve found one that works for you.Outlets like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify and Soundcloud offer a variety of podcasts for you to get lost in while youre away from the office but still working.They provide mindless entertainment. Whats not to love?Enjoy the local cuisine, but dont overdo itDefinitely try to treat yourself to some of th e best food and drinks your area has to offer without breaking the bank, but dont make too many unhealthy choices. You dont want to make yourself sick- especially when youre away from home for a while.So splurge here and there, but make sure to load your meals with greens and protein, and to drink extra water. Also set a reminder on your phone to take your vitamins if its hard for you to stick to a wellness routine, and get as much sleep as possible.Take a walk around townGet some fresh air and walk around the area. Also do some research on local attractions you can visit if you have a little free time. Getting out of the office or hotel will help clear your mind when youd rather be vacationing in the place youre working from remotely.If you want to take your work with you, you could also consider having walking meetings like the ones Apple CEO and tech mogul Steve Jobs was known for.This can really help break things up a bit.

Make Sure You Look Good Online Not Just in Person

Make Sure You Look Good Online â€" Not Just in Person Make Sure You Look Good Online â€" Not Just in Person But many of us fail to see what we look like online. Theres not a lot you can do the day of an interview to make your online presence stand out, but with a little planning you should be able to dilute the impact of embarrassing photos and drunken online rants you regretted the moment you hit publish. Well, the SavvyIntern.com has some good advice â€" proving once again the student can be the teacher. In article entitled, 5 Things Employers Want To See When They Google You, the site advises, You already avoid pictures with red Solo cups. You don’t share anything you wouldn’t want your mom to see. And you keep a close eye on your privacy settings. But this alone is not enough to make you hirable. Because when employers search online, they want your digital presence to give them more than a person free of red flags. As the site says, Employers want to get a sense of â€" buzzword warning â€" your authentic self. (Kudos to SavvyIntern for warning us about the buzzword.) Here is their list of the 5 things: A Likeable Personality Appropriate Endorsements A Consistent Public Persona The Right Kind of Private Life Alignment of Values Lets look at the personality issue first. As SavvyIntern says, employers seek people who seem stable, friendly, curious, creative and reliable. It helps if you have online relationships through Facebook and LinkedIn. Show your ability to network and it could demonstrate you know how to play well with others. Appropriate endorsements ties back into the whole Facebook, LinkedIn networking. Dont affiliate yourself online with groups that are going to cast you in a negative light. It might be good to scrub those relationships as soon as possible. And, feel strongly about maintaining those connections? Consider doing it under an alias. If it works for celebrities it can work for you. A consistent public persona sounds like advice for aspiring politicians but it applies to anyone in the public spotlight. (Anybody online is in the public spotlight.) Employers want to see you think before you post. Review your Twitter and Facebook feeds. Delete posts that might present you in an unsuitable light. The right kind of private life is just what it sounds like. Show yourself doing grown up hobbies like fine dining, exercise and travel. Highlighting your Minecraft wizadry might just work against you at all but gaming companies. Alignment of values sounds simple because it is. If the companys reputation is fairly conservative, try not to be online with posts counter to their culture. This is the real tricky part when it comes to alignment of values. Remember that religion is not necessarily going to work in your favor. Previously we had written about a University of Connecticut study that found Muslims face discrimination in hiring. In a study of New England hiring habits, researchers found, applicants expressing any religious identification received 19 percent fewer overall contacts than the applicants from the non-religious control group. The UConn study also looked at Southern hiring habits. The Southern study found that religious resumes received 29 percent fewer emails and 33 percent fewer phone calls than the control-group resumes; but Muslim applications got 38 percent fewer emails and 54 percent fewer phone calls than the non-religious control group, the study determined. Get online. Google yourself. Share your results with trusted advisors. Start scrubbing or, almost as effectively, start writing new material. Maybe employers wont look beyond the first two pages of Google results.

Exciting Times at ASME

Exciting Times at ASME Exciting Times at ASME Exciting Times at ASME As ASME brings fiscal year 2013 to a close, a variety of activities and initiatives have set the Society on a course to address future challenges with optimism and growth as one of the worlds leading engineering organizations. ASMEs initiatives continue with a strategic focus on energy, workforce development and global outreach. Events held in conjunction with the ASME Annual Meeting, held June 21-26 in Indianapolis, included a Member Assembly that highlighted the ASME Energy Forum, a year-long multimedia series on ASME.org, as well as a panel discussion and video focusing on RD trends in emerging energy sectors. ASMEs role as a resource and leading policy advocate for technically sound energy policies continues to gain momentum and is well positioned to address the issues facing the worlds energy future. Dr. Wayne Clough, secretary at The Smithsonian Institution, discussed the importance of scientific literacy at the Ralph Coats Roe Luncheon Lecture last month at the ASME Annual Meeting in Indianapolis. During his talk, he stressed the importance of bringing science back into the public consciousness. Too many daunting global issues are at stake, he said. With the creation of the new Students and Early Career Development (SECD) Sector, ASMEs support of engineering workforce development is evident through the Sectors vision to become a gateway of choice for engineering students and early career engineers to build a successful professional career in engineering enabled by sustained engagement in ASME over all career stages. The need for student development in engineering and science, particularly in STEM-related programs, has never been greater and was the topic of the Ralph Coats Roe Luncheon Lecture presented by Dr. Wayne Clough, secretary, The Smithsonian Institution. We must commit ourselves as a nation to bring science back into the public dialogue, said Clough, who also commended ASME for its efforts in professional development, advocacy and leadership training programs. ASME continues to spotlight the talents and contributions of young engineers through competitions like the ASME Innovation Showcase (IShow), developed by ASME and sponsored by the ASME Foundation, to foster and promote creativity and the entrepreneurial spirit within the next generation of engineering and innovation leaders. To read more about this years IShow, please visit https://www.asme.org/about-asme/news/asme-news/university-michigans-turtlecell-takes-top-honors. As ASME looks to the future, the establishment of ASMEs Pathway 2025 has set in motion a framework for creating an expanding and vital ASME for the 21st century as the Society increases its global presences in places like China, India, Europe and Latin America. At the same time, ASME continues to establish new international working groups for codes, standards and certification, building on its strong reputation as a global standards leader. Contributing to ASMEs outreach to the broader engineering community is the recent redesign of ASME.org, which now includes community-focused features allowing users to create personal profiles and network with other engineers with like-minded interests in ASMEs global community. The website, with its new social networking features, continues to flourish as the online face of ASME and the epicenter for engineering conversations and information. All ASME members and other members of the STEM community are invited to visit ASME.org, register for a free Participant Profile, and take part in the engineering and STEM-related discussions taking place on the various ASME Groups pages on the site. ASME also continues its enthusiastic support for Engineering for Change, which currently has over 14,000 members from all corners of the globe. More information and free registration are available at www.engineeringforchange.org. Strong and committed leadership continues to energize ASMEs progress and governance. At this years Annual Meeting Madiha El Mehelmy Kotb, Eng., took office as ASMEs 132nd president and J. Robert Sims Jr. was announced as the Societys president-nominee for 2014-2015. Board of Governors members-at-large nominees included Urmila Ghia, John Goossen and John Touhy. President Kotb sees a bright future for the engineering profession and for the Society as it expands its influence in the global marketplace. This is such an exciting time to be a part of ASME. The changes weve seen and those that are still in the works are making ASME stronger and more relevant than ever, said Kotb.

How to Do a Door Split With a Promoter

How to Do a Door Split With a Promoter How to Do a Door Split With a Promoter A door split is a term for a financial arrangement between a band and a promoter  or venue. In this type of agreement, the performers do not get a set fee for performing. Instead, they get a percentage of ticket sales or the club cover charge. Door splits are more common for independent artists, newcomers, and growing bands. Established artists with strong followings are more likely to command a set guaranteed fee. How a Door Split Works Under a door split arrangement, the bands payment is directly tied to the events attendance. If you get a good turnout, youll make a decent amount of money. If very few people show up, you may go home unable to pay your bills. Your portion of the door split is dependent on your name recognition and potential draw. Reasonably well-known bands may get as much as 80 percent of the money, while lesser names may have to agree to just 50 percent. Door Split Versus Guarantee With a guaranteed performance fee, you receive a certain amount that you previously agreed upon with the promoter. You are entitled to this fee regardless of turnout at the event. Even if no one shows up, you get the full amount you were promised. When youre just starting out, a guarantee is a big deal. Not only will you get a certain amount, but you will also know ahead of time how much you will get. Having a guaranteed income can be invaluable when youre trying to build your brands recognition. Guarantees also make budgeting easier when managing your band. You can see precisely what income is coming in versus how much you have in expenses, from going to shows to buying equipment. While guarantees are not typical for newer artists, when you do find those opportunities, they can be lucrative events. Downsides to a Door Split Without a guaranteed payout, it can be difficult to decide if a show is worth it or not. It also requires significant trust with the venue or promoter, or you need to hire someone to monitor sales at the door. Otherwise, the club can distort its numbers to take a more significant portion of the profits. Benefits of a Door Split If you have a bad night with low turnout, the venue is less likely to be annoyed than if they had paid you a hefty performance fee. This increases the likelihood that you could appear there again. You also can champion your success; if you do significant promotion and advertising on your own, you can increase your potential profits. If youre fairly new and are trying to make a name for yourself, door splits can be a valuable way to build your reputation. If youre willing to do these kinds of arrangements, you are more likely to score gigs early on, since theres less risk for the venue. That means you can do more shows and get exposure to new fans. Even if the turnout is not high, you get your name out in front of more people and could even get press exposure for your band.

Why crying at work isnt necessarily always the worst thing you can do

Why crying at work isn't necessarily always the worst thing you can do Why crying at work isn't necessarily always the worst thing you can do I have a thing called pseudobulbar affect, which is a long-dense way of saying 8/10 first dates end with me crying into a bowl of tapas.  PBA is a condition usually brought on by other neurological disorders that is defined by habitual episodes of inappropriate displays of emotion, i.e crying at the end of Bad Boyz II and laughing when your Aunt Cathy dies (those extremely specific examples are not specific to me.)Because these bouts are so sudden, sufferers of this condition or similar manic-depressive ones, have at some point had to explain there way out of a cry session at work. For the longest time my go to was “Ah, man, I still can’t believe Crash won Best Picture.” (Green Book has provided my alibi with a much needed refurbishing).  Follow Ladders on Flipboard!Follow Ladders’ magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more!Another popularly adopted maneuver is to position yourself near a bathroom for easy meltdown access - “Ah man Indian food. Also, I still can’t believe Crash won Best Picture.” Both great ways to avoid exposing yourself as an embarrassing-wet weirdo, but the truth of the matter is, work culture has matured immensely in regards to mental health awareness, and there’s nothing wrong with occasional public lapses in sanity-within reason.  â€œIf you are judged harshly for crying when it’s entirely warranted, it might be a sign of a toxic work culture,” explains   S. Chris Edmonds, a human resources expert and founder of The Purposeful Culture Group.“Having a work culture that appreciates the stresses that leaders and members are going through is an indication of a healthy environment. “A modest degree of self-awareness must attend all of this stuff of course in order to effectively promote a meet-me-in-the-middle rapport. If you’re a professional with a history of mental health struggles, it’s your responsibility to seek   treatment of some kind before injecting your self into a work ecosystem, the same way it’s encouraged of a company to try and collaborate with the members of their team, and take their medical conditions seriously, whether said conditions are somatic or mental.  Don’t cry because it’s over, cry because it happened  Unfortunately, there are preconceived disgraces that preclude everyone from being as honest as they should or could be when it comes to quality tear-time. All of the non-spoken dos and don’ts of public decorum belong to a term anthropology calls “the display rules”: a rigid rubric that is meant to distinguish how humans, the notoriously incalculable collection of nerves and meat responsible for the Crusades, Global Warming, and giving the movie Crash Best Picture, should socialize and express themselves amongst others.  The problem with display rules is that they are willfully indifferent to the mercurial temptations of cohabitation. There aren’t any inappropriate places or times to start bawling, ther e are only inappropriate ways to respond. Incidentally, the other seemingly impenetrable roadblock standing in between us and professional egalitarianism is a national preference for an ala carte adherence to biology. This has become popular with the modern wannabe provocateur. In the same breath they’ll posit why minorities are genetically unfit to do what have you, or why women shouldn’t lead a business because of science and then unironically submit a sponsor break for Rogain or Testosterad or whatever.        A recent survey revealed that 41% of women have cried at work at least once during their careers compared to the 9% of men that admitted to doing so. Figures like these establish an erroneously shameful minority. While it’s true that biologically speaking women have six times the amount of prolactin than men do, nothing productive comes out of inaugurating a correlation between this useless evolutionary hold-over, and what gender ought to be weeping the most about wha t and when. Applying archaic knuckle-dragging functions of biology to a society that has successfully surpassed them places unfair expectations on the non-troglodytes that inhabit it. Author and journalist Anne Kreamer writes,    â€œIn spite of the cathartic physiological benefits, women who cry at work feel rotten afterward, as if they’ve failed a feminism test.[Women] feel worse after crying at work, while men feel better.”More risible than the who, is the when. Sheryl Sandberg, author and Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer, has lobbed censure at the stigma surrounding crying at work on several occasions. In a broader sense, Sandberg believes socio-rule books of the like are poorly cloaked efforts to reinforce the workforce food chain. More specifically, she’s of the opinion that it’s unreasonable to compartmentalize human emotion by right of who’s in attendance.  â€œI don’t really believe that we are one type of person, Monday through Friday, 9-to-5, and then a diff erent type of person in the nights and weekends. I think we are, all of us, emotional beings and it’s okay for us to share that emotion at work,” Sandberg told India’s Mint newspaper in a recent interviewOn the topic of the very successful executive, Mrs. Sanberg, the contrary view is at its most willed. In fact, whilst covering Sandberg’s statements admonishing the notion of where crying does or doesn’t belong, writer Suzanne Lucas raised some forceful considerations.  Sandberg wields   a certain liberty of vulnerability that many of us simply do not. Exhibiting weakness is not damaging when you’ve already established yourself as a lion. The road to achieving that moniker provides a much smaller margin for these kinds of displays. Lucas also punctuated her coverage of Sandberg’s counterfeit words of solidarity by cautioning the average worker against conflating vulnerability with weakness, explaining sharply,  â€œI want to make it clear that, in most situations, cryin g at work isn’t appropriate.  When your boss criticizes your work, don’t cry. When your co-worker gets the big project you wanted and think you’ve earned, don’t cry.” Lucas continues, “Crying in these situations doesn’t make people feel compassion towards you. It makes them doubt you have what it takes to succeed.”Very valid points. A reasoned mind that has read Lucas’ essay in its entirety would have to assume the writer would excuse instances of mental instability either chronic or circumstantial in her estimation, but even still, speaking strictly from a tactical viewpoint, crying at work yields very little positive effects, even if the consequences are rarely detrimental. That doesn’t mean one should make an effort to suppress the need. I guess it’s up to us sheep to determine when the need is a need and not merely an itch.

Why Finance Leaders Should Master and Promote Collaboration

Why Finance Leaders Should Master and Promote Collaboration Why Finance Leaders Should Master and Promote Collaboration Effective workforce collaboration is a priority for any business that wants to build more cohesive and productive teams and drive innovation. But two areas where collaboration really matters, but at times languishes, are at the senior management level and in the finance function.   Obviously, CFOs and other finance executives have an opportunity to improve collaboration in both areas. Mastering collaboration with your peers in the business, as well as encouraging your team to share ideas and skills and work in a more unified way with each other, is good for your organization as well as your career. Here’s why: Finance leaders help drive business and digital strategy success In the not so distant past, CFOs and their teams weren’t typically asked to provide input on helping the business set goals and shape strategy - at least, not directly. That’s changing fast, as companies embark on transformative programs like digitalization and automation that require a lot of cross-departmental collaboration, cooperation and coordination.   “Successful financial executives maintain a big-picture outlook and excellent relationship-building skills,” says Tim Hird, executive director of Management Resources. “In particular, CFOs are playing a larger role in business transformation and technology investments and driving change management.”   As an example, collaboration between the CFO and chief information officer (CIO), especially in the early phases of IT project planning, can lead to better alignment between finance and IT agendas and understanding of risks. Technology initiatives, from cloud migrations to business systems upgrades, can impact every business unit within companies today. CIO and CFO collaboration can pave the way for smoother integration of new systems and processes and help ensure the business realizes value from those investments and achieves transformation goals.   CFO and CIO collaboration appears to be blossoming in many firms, too: In a recent survey by our company, 41 percent of CFOs said they collaborate very well with the CIO. However, nearly half (46 percent) of CFOs say they collaborate even better with another C-suite colleague: the CEO. Finance executives collaborate well with chief executives The fact that CFOs and CEOs are working together well in most organizations is positive, of course. As Hird explains, “A dysfunctional relationship with the CEO, in particular, nearly dooms a company from the start.”   It can also undermine a CFO’s chance to take the reins of leadership at the firm when the opportunity arises. In more businesses today, finance executives are tapped to become the CEO. It’s a job many aspire to: More than 60 percent of CFOs in a Management Resources survey said they are motivated to reach this level at some point in their career.   Getting there will depend, in part, on their relationship with other senior executives - and not just the CEO. A CEO needs to be well-versed in all aspects of an organization, including production, sales and marketing, IT, research and development, and human resources. By collaborating with other executives, motivated CFOs can better broaden their business acumen and develop a big-picture mentality. And it wouldn’t hurt to have the support of your peers as you aspire to the top.   The CFO’s relationship with the chairman of the board can also be a factor in whether he or she ascends to the CEO chair. However, according to Robert Half’s research, only 29 percent of financial executives report that they collaborate “very well” with the board chair.   It’s not altogether uncommon for CFOs to struggle to collaborate with board chairs. Says Melissa Shipman, vice president, Managed Business Services, for Management Resources, “The board is more removed from business operations but still has high expectations for the C-suite to execute. The CFO is often on point to explain the organization’s results, which may not meet the board’s expectations.” Tips for improvement Establishing and maintaining an ongoing and meaningful dialogue with the board, particularly with the board chair, certainly can’t hurt and should be a priority for CFOs. But finance leaders also must prioritize building bonds with other executives.   Shipman says, “CFOs will find their C-suite peers are tuned-in with the day-to-day realities of the business and can collaborate effectively with them.”   To enhance collaboration with those peers, CFOs should: Ask for input. Bring C-suite peers early into key initiatives that are on your plate and ask for their ideas, advice and expertise. Be a resource. Let colleagues know you’re available to provide a financial perspective on key initiatives and discuss your department’s projects and how they affect others. Prioritize information-sharing. Meet with nonfinance executives regularly to give updates on your priorities and challenges. Your peers may have ideas you can implement. Also, be proactive about networking internally. Make the point to grab lunch or coffee with your peers to build rapport and gain a better sense of how you can work together effectively. Use these meetings to share best practices for building cohesiveness in your respective teams, and for identifying opportunities to cross-collaborate.   See our infographic to find out which other executives CFOs say they collaborate with most effectively - and which pairings could use more development.

The single most important action to take right now to make you successful

The single most important action to take right now to make you successful The single most important action to take right now to make you successful Throughout the year we make personal commitments of things we want to change for the better. Diets, exercise, family, work, travel etc. For many of us, we take on multiple resolutions with every intention of improving ourselves for the better. Too often, we fail to kick start and sustain the new “US.” Goals become overwhelming and we fall into the trap of never achieving what we set out to do.The complex formula of successSo much information exists on what success is and how to achieve it. Articles with headings such as “30 Things Successful People Do Differently” capture our attention with the hope of inspiring us to take meaningful action.The problem is that’s 30 things we are to remember and implement to supposedly achieve success. One article I recently read listed their number one step to success being “Internalizing your locus of control.”Locus of control? What does that even mean?These articles can provide meaningful insights but they often overpower us and end u p being nothing more than an informative read.Inspiring? Sometimes. Actionable. No.Success is not a complex formula. It is far simpler.Excuses over resultsSuccess can come at any time. We get caught in the trap at looking at success as this grandiose plan that must start and be completed by self-defined timeframes and prescribed results. It becomes so daunting that we give up because we can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. As we try to achieve our goals, they don’t come fast enough and we use this as an excuse to give up. We end up being our own worst enemy.You can either have results or you can have an excuse, but you cannot have both.Take someone’s plans to lose weight. They set a goal to lose 30 pounds which includes a diet plan and workout regime. They are initially dedicated to working out multiple times a week and stick to a strict meal plan. It’s tough at first but as several weeks go by they start to feel better about themselves. More energy, clothes feeling a little looser and an overall more positive attitude. Then they step on the scale at the end of the month to find they have only lost 2lbs!The minimal weight loss is deflating after all that dedicated, hard work. They start to lose steam. Workouts get missed. Diets get blown. Before long the excuse “I can’t do this” enters the mind and the weight loss plan is in the scrap bin.The amazing results achieved in a single month get buried and forgotten. More on those amazing resulting in a minute.The secret of success: One stepOne small step. That is all it is. A single step is all it takes to move towards success. It’s so fundamentally simple and yet so easily overlooked.It’s the greatest secret never to be told by successful people. We read about other’s success and can’t imagine how we could ever achieve the same. They are so successful and have achieved so many amazing things that we see them in a different league. What we fail to realize is that these successful peopl e all started with a single, first step. Then they took another step and another. Before long they had a mile of steps behind them and the second mile didn’t seem so bad. They kept going and went on to build massive momentum. Always looking forward. Never back.Sure there are missteps. People outside of the successful stream of consciousness look at missteps as failures. Successful people don’t’ see failure. They see opportunities to learn, reflect and move forward. Always achieving greater success than when they started.Celebrate each stepEach small step you take is a pause for celebration. Your decision to spend more time with the family. The first day at the gym. Booking that amazing trip abroad. Deciding to make a career change. Those are all small steps worthy of applauseCelebrate each and every step of success along the way.Imagine how many of us would stick to our weight loss plans if we instead focused on the many positive steps we took in the first month and not the ac tual loss of weight.Let’s break it down. Attended the gym. Ate healthy. More energy. Looser clothes. Multiple small steps all worthy of celebration. Each step building on the previous. It’s all about changing your perspective. It’s amazing when you change your frame of mind how you can view something that seemed so insignificant really isn’t. Two pounds is no longer weighing you down. That’s worth celebrating and continuing with your step journey.You can start your new YOU whenever you chose. Start small and take one little step at a time. Push yourself forward because no one else is going to do it for you. All it takes is a single step.Clark Glassford is the founder of My Practice Interview. The company’s purpose is to inspire others to achieve their dream career. My Practice Interview provides industry-leading services including tailored resume writing, curated LinkedIn profiles and expert interview coaching delivering results beyond expectations.

5 Ways to Handle Being Lost and Confused at Work - The Muse

5 Ways to Handle Being Lost and Confused at Work - The Muse 5 Ways to Handle Being Lost and Confused at Work If you’ve ever watched an episode of Charlie Brown, you probably remember his interactions with his teacher in class. No matter what she’s saying, it always sounded like a distorted megaphone to Charlie. Sometimes, the office can feel just like those Charlie Brown scenes. Your boss or co-worker is giving you instructions or explaining an important project, and all you hear is, “Womp womp womp womp womp.” If you’re having a moment where you have absolutely no idea what’s happening at work, don’t just give up. Instead, check out these five strategies to get yourself out of the metaphorical hole. 1. Fake it ’Til You Make It The good old “fake it ’til you make it” strategy is one of the oldest in the book, and pretending you know what’s happening can definitely come in handy, especially if you’re in front of important people and don’t want to sound like you don’t have a grasp on what’s going on. The technique can be particularly useful if you’re in a situation where you’re being given a great deal of information and know you’ll need time afterward to digest everything that’s being thrown at you. In this case, it’s better to smile, nod, write down the information (including anything you don’t understand), say “I’m going to process this, and I’ll let you know if I have any questions,” and catch up with your boss later. 2. Just Say “I Don’t Know” That said, you should never be afraid of simply saying, “I don’t know” if you’re truly confused, especially if you’re expected to understand everything happening in the moment. Just make sure you’re specific about what you need clarification on. For example, instead of blurting out, “This PowerPoint makes no sense,” ask, “I was with you until the second part of this slide- could you repeat what you said about our analytics?” This approach makes it easier for the person explaining to figure out where you got lost and how to get you up to speed. A pro tip: In my experience, many things can be worked out in your head if you sit on them for a minute or two. Taking a little time to process and troubleshoot usually allows you to figure things out before you call in the reserves. (You don’t want to be the person always raising his or her hand to have something explained.) 3. Find a Buddy Never underestimate the power of finding someone in the office to lean on when you need something explained to you. As long as you’re not poking that person all day long, asking for help, he or she will generally be happy to give you a hand. A few rules of thumb here: Limit yourself to asking about two things you don’t understand per day. Also, this seems obvious (but so many people do it anyway): Avoid approaching people when they’re busy. Instead, send over an email with your questions. Or, at the very least, wait until he or she’s hung up the phone or finished chewing before going over. 4. Prioritize Questions That Need Answering There’s nothing more overwhelming than feeling like you have not one, but a million, questions you want answered. Where do you even start? The easiest trick is to adopt the Eisenhower Method, which involves asking yourself two important questions: Is this urgent, and is this important? Obviously, you’ll want to ask questions about things that are urgent and important before anything else. For example, if you’ve just started a new job and have a plethora of questions, it’s better to ask about things pertaining to your first project deadlines than it is to inquire about the best way to collaborate with other teams. 5. Schedule Regular Check-in Times If you’ve noticed that your confusion is due to communication issues with co-workers or your manager, and not necessarily your work itself, it may be a good idea to schedule regular check-ins to make sure everyone’s on the same page. Yes, despite the incredible range of team management tools out there, it’s not uncommon for co-workers to get out of sync. Not sure how to bring this up with your boss or co-workers? Find several specific examples of where there was a break in communication, and illustrate how it could easily be fixed with a quick five-minute check-in once a day or longer weekly catch-up. (Here’s a great read on how this can work.) Everyone struggles to figure out what’s going on from time to time, so that’s never something you should feel ashamed to admit. Armed with the right strategy, you’ll be walking the walk and talking the talk in no time. Photo of stressed woman courtesy of Shutterstock.

5 easy ways you change the way you look at your life

5 easy ways you change the way you look at your life 5 easy ways you change the way you look at your life The word “can’t” is probably the only four letter word I never heard in my 24 years as an FBI agent. I learned early in my career that negativity would impair my ability to analyze a tough case that looked impossible to crack.Once you allow a negative thought to take root, it can change the way you look at your life. Everything from business to relationships can become affected by your negativity if you allow it to raise its ugly head.It might not be a lack of talent that holds you back in your business. It might not be a lack of personality that holds you back in your relationships. Instead, it might be the way you look at your life and relationships that prevents you from moving ahead.Witnesses are always important in FBI investigations because they observe first-hand the sequence of events. In the same way, you need to witness your thoughts and observe them so you are in a better position to identify and eliminate their negative influence.Here are 5 easy ways you can change the way you look at your life:1. Avoid Use Words Like “Always” and “Never”Absolutes like always and never are rarely correct. If you use these words when confronted with an obstacle or barrier, you activate the limbic brain system. This produces emotions like fear and anger.“My children never listen to me.” “I never get recognized for my hard work.” “Everyone always takes advantage of me.” “I always end up on the short end of the deal.” How To Make It Work For You: Think about how many times you use an absolute to describe a negative event. Have a trusted friend repeat how many times they heard you use absolutes like always and never in a conversation. Whenever you catch yourself thinking in terms of absolutes, stop and find a different way to express your disappointment.2. Pay Attention To Your Self-TalkStudies have shown  that our mental chatter is 70% negative. Deep down, we are more self-critical, pessimistic, and fearful than we convey in our conscious thoughts. We are wired for survival, and our aversion to pain can distort our judgement and the way we look at our life.The brain’s negativity bias produces a greater sensitivity to unpleasant news. The bias is so automatic that  it can be detected at the earliest stages  when the brain processes information.How To Make It Work For You: Question your negative feelings; don’t act on them without thinking them through. For example, when you feel guilty about so mething, be skeptical. Is the guilt trying to teach you something rational and helpful about your behavior? Or, is it an irrational response to a situation?3. Change Your Memory Of A Negative EventOnce you draw a conclusion about yourself and your abilities, all you will notice is information that reinforces your beliefs. This is called a confirmation bias, and your brain will discount new or different information that contradicts the way you look at your life.For example, if you believe you’re a failure, that’s all you’ll remember about a specific incident or event- how you failed. The way you look at your life will become your reality. If you’ve drawn inaccurate conclusions about your talents and skills, you create self-limiting beliefs about what you can achieve in life.  Research shows that new memories remain unstable  for a short period of time after the event. During the unstable period, memories are being coded and consolidated into your consciousness.We can erase ou r fear if we can alter our memory of it, and the best time to do that is during the unstable period which usually lasts a couple of hours. If we can interrupt the coding and consolidating, we can change our memory about an unpleasant event.How To Make It Work For You: If you experience a terrifying event or situation, the best thing you can do is replace that memory with a better one- right away. Take the opportunity to update and transform your memory. It is important, however, that you make sure your environment is safe before trying to extinguish your fear-conditioned memory.4. Keep It PositiveOptimism is a soft and fluffy term that is seldom taken seriously by leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners. Much like the term happiness, it conjures images of toothy smiles and a Pollyanna attitude about life.Positive thinking, however, has deep roots in serious research.  Barbara Fredrickson, a positive psychology researcher, discusses how positive thinking can change the way you th ink about your life.According to Fredrickson, a healthy balance of positive and negative emotions is essential to overall health. People should cultivate positive thinking in themselves and those around them because it not only nurtures psychological growth, it also fuels resiliency. Resilient people have energetic approaches to life, are curious and open to new experiences, and are positive thinkers.How To Make It Work For You:  As an adult, we need to give ourselves permission to play, and yes- smile! Play produces a sense of adventure, and that leads to to contentment and joy as we build new skills. The upward spiral leads to new success, which leads to more positive thinking, and on it goes….5. Stop Seeing Yourself As A VictimVictimhood has become an American epidemic. If something goes wrong, we claim victimhood and blame someone else for our situation. We don’t like what someone says, or the way they look at us, we scream “micro-aggression” and seek a  safe place  wher e we know we’ll be coddled until our little tantrum ends. In the real world, not everyone is a winner and nothing is free.We are  mentally tough  when we acknowledge and accept responsibility for our life. We cannot dodge responsibility for it. The worst thing we can do is take on the role of victim, make excuses, or blame others. This is a lie we tell ourselves, and it prevents us from reaching success.How To Make It Work For You: It’s your choice if you let the actions of other people affect you in a negative way. If you always take things personally, you make yourself a victim of what others think and do. All this does is to give people power over you, and quite frankly, it’s self-absorbed to live this way. Do you really believe that everything is always about you?This article was originally published on LaRaeQuy.

The Insider Secret on Administrative Assistant Job Description Resume Revealed

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