We All Need to Get Better at Transition

The fact that I was unprepared for transition was the most important lesson I took away from my job change in 2016. Who is? You don't learn that in school. There are a lot of hush-hush groups that talk about it, but you usually find out too late because you're in one of them. Perhaps that is why the entire transition process irked me so much! Those who were aware of it struggled in silence or had already gone through it and returned to normalcy. I learned throughout the process that I needed to be better prepared for transition in the future. Not just a change in job, but also in life!

Networking:

I learned this late in life, like most people. Networking has incredible power. It brings to mind two excellent books: "Dig Your Well Before Your Thirsty" by Harvey Mackay, and most recently, "Networking with Millionaires": by Thomas J. Stanley, Ph.D. Networking helped me make some of my now-close friends; people I would never have met if I hadn't been introduced to them by others with similar interests. They also developed into a significant daily value in my life. Do not underestimate the power of networking like I did, do it earlier and do it often.

Be open to opportunities, regardless of the circumstance:

Another mistake we frequently make is taking a "head down approach to our work," despite the fact that opportunities pass us by every day, if not every hour. To give just a few examples, this is how you can improve your skills, build a portfolio career, and land your first board position. Even if you're "happy," that doesn't mean you can't be open. You might miss out on the career or situation of a lifetime. Always be willing to listen and make time for it because the time you waste could lead to the chance of a lifetime.

Helping others:

Why not? We all occasionally require assistance. By helping other people, you focus the light on their reality, a piece more splendid you might be the one in particular that does, and they will recall that not too far off. According to Acts 20:35 of the Bible, "It is better to give than to receive," and the knowledge that we have been able to assist other people is itself a gift. Life isn't fair, but if we just help other people, we can make it a little more bearable. Another quote by Zig Ziglar reads, "You can have everything in life you want, if you just help other people get what they want." -Start Today!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

George Murray is a Global Operations, Supply Chain Leader & Army Veteran | Award-winning Author: HIRED: CUT YOUR CAREER SEARCH TIME IN HALF | George also asks leaders and business owners…if your company is struggling to find new employees, you are not alone. If you find new people, but they soon leave, usually for more money, you are not alone. If you are working hard to engage those who have worked for you for a while—-or are brand new—-this book has answers how to help so you are successful. It's all related to the company's culture in how you Ignite. Engage. and Retain with both long-term and new employees. Make those people feel important and needed—like they count and are appreciated every day, because if you don't, they might leave. Make your company a place "where you'd like to work" at all levels with IGNITE. ENGAGE.RETAIN.

These are some learnings from George's first book: HIRED CUT YOUR CAREER SEARCH TIME IN HALF that can be purchased on AMAZON: Amazon Author