The Rust Belt Chronicles: Simon Sinek

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

The Bridge to Becoming an Artist!

12 Steps to the Bridge:

· You get a great idea and go to work late because formulating and documenting your idea is more important than a job.

· The goals you follow aren’t someone else’s.

· Your family, friends, and co-workers think you’re crazy by doing something radically different.

· Criticism doesn’t slow you down.

· You quit attending cubicle nation and forge your own path.

· The only formal meeting you attend is with your tax accountant.

· Success or failure is just a speed-bump in the journey.

· Fear no longer prevents you from doing something meaningful that matters.

· Decisions you make are no longer based on selfish motives.

· You no longer go to battle because you are told too; you do so because you must.

· You realize you’re an Artist with the ability to change the world.

· You no longer have a job; you have a Dream to Live.

Once you cross that bridge there's no turning back. You've turned pro and have the duty, responsibility and freedom to do something remarkable. Create your Art and make a difference with the people YOU touch!

Until We Meet Again,
Jim Carver

Author: The Legacy of David A. Wells- The Lexington High School “Band of Gold”
Something Meaningful that Matters!
www.successthroughmusic.com

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Sunday, November 18, 2012

The Difference

Photo by: seekingthomas.

It’s hard to believe we’re closing in on the Holidays which should be a time of good will and cheer. Instead, due to the election, Obamacare, greed and poor business/Union decisions- many people are focusing on the possibility of massive layoffs and the reduction of full-time employment with benefits.

In past years, employees looked forward to raises, bonuses, stock options, longevity pay and possibly, improved benefits. It’s been a decade or more since many have seen any of those positive signs.

In fact for some- the threat of impending layoffs and the corporate chant of “just be thankful you have a job” has been the yearly gift. The message ensures compliance for another year and the morale erodes. The board awards themselves, the CEO and the upper echelons of management bonuses or a raise and the employees receive zilch.

Where’s the value placed on your employees?

The difference between a great and mediocre company is how those businesses treat their employees and customers in good times and bad.