Some of us thrive in corporations. In fact, I'm actively looking forward to joining a company again soon, and contributing to the thriving HR group in their Talent Management (or Learning & Development) function.
And, I think companies do incredible good with their profits. Many theaters, school programs, foundations and other amazing institutions have been majority funded by the surplus revenue of the Fortune 500.
I've been reading some interesting books by Gary Vaynerchuk, Tamara Erickson, Dan Schawbel and Pamela Slim. They all seem to get to this crucial point: work in the last couple years is a new deal. As individuals, we need to discover our personal brand, our unique value proposition, the problem we solve for others, and manage our careers.
This applies whether we're in large companies, start-ups, or venturing on our own. In this new world of work, those who fail to do this, are in danger of self-destructing their careers. We are all essentially driving our own enterprises whether we're entrepreneurs, full-time or freelance employees.
Honestly, it's just starting to really hit me. Pamela Slim, though, is outrageously colorful about it. The last time I read and laughed out loud on a train...I have no idea when that was. Her line about the meetings that people go to, where it feels like what's being discussed has nothing to do with reality was precious. And when she goes on about Office Space and how sad it is that the spoofs are so close to some real employees' truth... It all makes you, well me, think.
These new additions to my library, my knowledgebase, combined with what I already knew from the documentary, "The Corporation," and my studies of organizational psychology at Columbia-Teachers College, have given me a unique perspective.
If you're struggling with feeling stuck at work, frustrated about how to manage your career/supervisor, and need to just talk through to some solutions, I'm glad to talk with you. I've been getting amazing coaching, and feel I've turned the corner towards passionate work and a clear method to making career dreams reality.
And, I think companies do incredible good with their profits. Many theaters, school programs, foundations and other amazing institutions have been majority funded by the surplus revenue of the Fortune 500.
I've been reading some interesting books by Gary Vaynerchuk, Tamara Erickson, Dan Schawbel and Pamela Slim. They all seem to get to this crucial point: work in the last couple years is a new deal. As individuals, we need to discover our personal brand, our unique value proposition, the problem we solve for others, and manage our careers.
This applies whether we're in large companies, start-ups, or venturing on our own. In this new world of work, those who fail to do this, are in danger of self-destructing their careers. We are all essentially driving our own enterprises whether we're entrepreneurs, full-time or freelance employees.
Honestly, it's just starting to really hit me. Pamela Slim, though, is outrageously colorful about it. The last time I read and laughed out loud on a train...I have no idea when that was. Her line about the meetings that people go to, where it feels like what's being discussed has nothing to do with reality was precious. And when she goes on about Office Space and how sad it is that the spoofs are so close to some real employees' truth... It all makes you, well me, think.
These new additions to my library, my knowledgebase, combined with what I already knew from the documentary, "The Corporation," and my studies of organizational psychology at Columbia-Teachers College, have given me a unique perspective.
If you're struggling with feeling stuck at work, frustrated about how to manage your career/supervisor, and need to just talk through to some solutions, I'm glad to talk with you. I've been getting amazing coaching, and feel I've turned the corner towards passionate work and a clear method to making career dreams reality.
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I wish you much fun, adventure, success and love on your journey!
And for the record, my maiden name is Stewart. :)
All the best,
-Pam