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Story time. In March of 2000 I was at a point in my career that I was feeling competent and confident. I felt fortunate to be working for a company that was unbelievably successful called Vignette. I had moved to Austin, built a beautiful house in a bedroom community for my family and my wife was pregnant with our second child. Then the market crashed, and the layoffs began. It was clear that the party was over and that if I lost my job, there would be no finding another. My recognition of this led to an existential crisis. The first thing to come out of that was motivation to produce more output and impact than 10 of my peers to ensure my value was so high that I'd be last on the list to be laid off. That decision led to 100+ hour 7 day work weeks. I cranked out so much code that I had developed trigger finger in nearly all of my fingers resulting in a need to soak my hands in ice each morning just to be able to continue. I didn't see my family much for the next few years. I'm not proud of that, but it was the sacrifice I felt I must make at the time. This was the most stressful time of my career and also a time where I learned the most and began developing life tenets or guiding principles that have helped guide my decision making since. Over the next few weeks I'll be posting these tenets. I will post these in the order that I wrote them down over the years. Some are hard learned and are my words, some are quotes that resonated with me and helped me through a tough time. I hope you find these helpful. As I write this I'm realizing that technically my zeroth tenet is: "0.) Produce more value and impact than 10 of my peers." But here is the very first one I wrote down back then: "1.) The three things in life I will not compromise: my wife, my kids and my integrity." I'm feeling fairly vulnerable posting these but there are the first two. What do you think? #leadership #principles #tenets #management

Ever thought about how important a positive candidate journey is? Let us tell you ... it's a game-changer! 💼✨ A smooth, transparent, and engaging process not only attracts top talent but also strengthens your brand. Think timely communication, personalized feedback, and a touch of empathy. 🌟💬 Let's make recruitment a delightful experience for candidates. Happy candidates = happy employers = a thriving industry! Let's raise the bar together! 🚀 What are your thoughts on enhancing the candidate journey? Share your tips below! 👇 #Recruitment #CandidateExperience #UKJobs #TalentAcquisition #EmployerBranding Francine Kane, David Armitage, Rene S. and Marc Bishop

Are you curious about what makes Red Hat stand out? Look no further than the words of three passionate Market Development Representatives who live and breathe our culture. During a chance lunch encounter at Red Hat One , I asked Andrew Avarello, Zach Wade, and Patrick Ryan a very simple question -- Why Red Hat? At Red Hat, we're proud to have associates who are enthusiastic about introducing the value of our offerings to enterprises -- a critical role played by Market Development Representatives. I captured their spontaneous and genuine responses in a 38-second video that you won't want to miss. No dry runs. No rehearsals. No retakes. Click below to watch Take One and hear their insights. And if you have a spare moment, share your thoughts in the comments. Join us in celebrating the spirit of our culture and the dedication of our team. #RedHat #MarketDevelopment #Culture #Value #Enterprises #OpenSource #Innovation #MDRs Andrew Hamilton :: Amanda Turner :: Silas Avilez :: Kelly Braun Mehlman

Unpopular opinion: Your company is not your family; don’t believe the party line. Families don’t do layoffs, but companies do. If your manager or your senior calls your team a family, I believe: - that’s confusing - that’s unethical - that’s wrong The correct word will be and has always been: “Team” There’s a healthy boundary that we all need to have in place regarding work in our lives. If you look at any successful company or business, it’s all due to a team of performers. It’s always a team where: - everyone supports and empowers each other - your ideas and opinions are heard and valued - you’re given growth opportunities at each phase I also run a business and work with my team, I’m grateful to have them and work towards our goals every day. But at the end of the day, I have a clear idea about my family and team. Clear boundaries hold a lot of importance in both your work and personal life.

Cohesive Team > Indvidual Talent March Madness is my favorite time of year for many reasons, but upsets are the best part. They remind us why under resourced start ups can surpass billion dollar companies. Top 3 Lessons: 🏀 (recruiting trips) Have the person dependent on the new hire’s success be apart of the hiring process. 🏀( transfer portal) Reorgs & layoffs might be necessary, but make sure you include productivity loss when performing a cost analysis. 🏀(coaching) Create an environment of accountability, resiliency, and trust. High performing teams in the right environment enable businesses to scale the same way Oakland can beat Kentucky. What else would you add to create a high performance team? #marchmadness #teamwork #scale

✏️ With the kids back in school, it’s time to get down to business! ✏️ As the summer winds down, now’s the perfect moment to refocus on your hiring goals. Whether you’re filling crucial roles or building your dream team, there’s no better time to make progress. Let’s turn your hiring plans into action and set your business up for success this fall.

This month, layoffs have been a major topic of discussion for us at Let's Eat, Grandma, as we've seen a lot of discussion in the news and on LinkedIn about the shifting job landscape. In our latest newsletter (https://lnkd.in/gKqU3RRZ), we dedicate our focus entirely to this important subject. Whether you've recently experienced a layoff or know someone who has, we hope you'll find inspiration and valuable insights to help you grow professionally from the experience. Want to receive career advice, job search tips, and leadership insights from Let's Eat, Grandma and across the web? Check out the comments to subscribe! #layoffs #jobhunting #careeradvice

*You can't imagine What happened* It was a typical Tuesday morning at Sterling Tech, and Sarah's routine was set: coffee, emails, meetings. But today, something felt different. The office was unusually quiet, and a buzz of whispers filled the air. At 10 a.m., an unexpected email popped up in her inbox from the CEO. "Urgent All-Staff Meeting at 11 a.m. Attendance Mandatory." Sarah's mind raced. Was the company in trouble? Were there going to be layoffs? The tension was palpable as everyone filed into the large conference room. Colleagues exchanged anxious glances, their faces reflecting Sarah's own worries. The CEO, Mr. Reynolds, stood at the front, looking unusually serious. "I know you're all wondering why I've called this meeting," he began. The room was silent, hanging on his every word. "Today, we face a critical moment in our company's history." Sarah's heart pounded. She had always worked hard, but had she done enough? What was coming next? Mr. Reynolds continued, "We've been facing challenges, but we've also seen exceptional performances. One person, in particular, has shown outstanding dedication and leadership. Today, I am proud to announce a special promotion." The room collectively held its breath. Mr. Reynolds scanned the crowd and then, to Sarah's astonishment, his eyes locked onto hers. "Sarah Williams, please step forward." Sarah's legs felt like jelly as she walked to the front. "Congratulations, Sarah. You are our new Vice President of Operations," Mr. Reynolds announced with a smile. Applause erupted, and Sarah felt a wave of relief and pride. The suspense was over, and a new chapter in her career had just begun. #CareerGrowth #Promotion #Leadership #SuccessStory #HardWorkPaysOff #OfficeLife #Achievement #Inspiration #WorkplaceSuccess #Motivation

Interesting article.

Ever felt like your hard work whispers while others' mediocrity shouts? You're not alone. It's surprising, isn't it? You could be the always-available genius behind every project,  always hustling, always solving problems. BUT if when it's time to step up and chat face to face with the big bosses, you clam up, or WORSE, You become all jittery and say all the wrong things in a jumbled-up mess. Here's your wake-up call: Being promoted isn't just about your work or results; it's about how you present it and showcase yourself. That's what Sara (name changed for privacy) learned when she joined my coaching program. Until then, she was the invisible hardworker. Always diligent, learning and upskilling. Always available to solve problems for the managers and team. When the layoffs started, she naturally started panicking. Her biggest fear came true a few weeks later, when she was told she may be let go. No one cared about her mortgage, young kids, or the fact that keeping her infact was crucial for the business. We can blame everyone. But often when things go wrong, we need to draw on the few elements that we may actually have control over. Which is, how we view and handle the situation. And see what lever we have within our influence. We discussed which stakeholders (internally and externally) she could reach out to, and package and position her value powerfully as the captain the business needs. Yes, though the layoff was highly possible, we still decided to give it a shot. Because of how she packaged her support and value to the organisation, she was given a chance to present her ideas and solutions to the top management. It was a difficult meeting, she never really had presented to top management before, anywhere. But that's the power of having me by her side, as her coach and mentor. She had been working on elevating her confidence levels with me anyway. Along with that, we worked on the Value-Vision-Ask (my signature framework) on how to present persuasively to top management specifically. The meeting went well. But the job-security was still under question. But you know what... in a week she was told that she would get a job correction, to two levels up. Her unsupportive manager was completely surprised. But we don't care about that. We care that she finally got her due, despite adverse circumstances. ... You may have seen glimpses of your life in Sara's situation.  If so, it is time to act. Book a 1:1 call with me. Link in comments. Your worth is not just in what you do but also in how you showcase yourself.  Let’s explore your 'promotable potential' and how, together with my upcoming premium programme, we can turn your career aspirations into your reality. Here's what another client (with a different problem statement) has to say about her experience in the program.