Ancora VA’s Post

Working with friends never works. It will always end in failure, right?   That’s what a lot of people say.   But for me, asking Neil Woodley to join me in starting Three Bridges Recruitment changed everything. 🚀   At the time, I was working alone. I knew Neil was great at what he did, but making that choice wasn’t easy.   The questions kept spinning: • Could the business support both of us? • Was it fair to ask him to leave a safe job for something risky? 🎲   What I’ve learned is this: If you think about both the risks and benefits, and your gut feeling agrees with the facts, that’s a green light. 🚦   Don’t let the fear of ‘what-ifs’ stop you.   Neil’s has been amazing — he’s brought in new clients, fresh ideas, and helped the business grow in ways I never thought possible. 🌠   So, what has this taught me?   When your gut and your thinking agree, take the leap.

One of the biggest mistakes I think people make in business, is that they don’t spend enough time listening to the personal details scattered through daily conversations. I had a vendor early in my career that was SO good at this. Months would go by between our conversations and she’d always start with a line that always was so simple but thoughtful, like, “how is your grandma doing?” (That’s right, last time we talked I’d been on my way to the airport to visit her…) or, “I was just up in Seattle, it made me think of you!” (Yes, I *had* mentioned I was from there when we originally met.) At first, in my youth, I just thought this lady had the best memory of all time. And, while she may have, I learned quickly through encountering other great people in business, that more likely, she was probably just a master of two things: being a great listener - and taking really, really good notes. Heres the difference it makes: You can start off a 1:1 asking “How was your weekend, do anything fun?” Or, you can say, “Your daughter’s birthday was Saturday! I’d love to hear how the party was.” You can catch up with a client starting off, “It’s been months! What’s new?” Or, you can say, “I remember last time we talked you’d just been promoted! Congrats again, how’s the new role going?” As a receiver of that, you really feel the difference. So, next time you have a conversation - try to really listen and pick up on the little things. A kids or pets name mentioned, an upcoming trip, a place they went for dinner, the mention of a haircut later. Remembering (and by that I also mean “referencing”) the little details shows you listened, you care, and it’s not “just business” all the time. And that is very, very refreshing.

Congratulations on leaving corporate! Seriously, good for you. Only, uh oh. This new business you have..... → Reality is kicking in → It's not as easy as you thought → Clients aren't knocking on your door → You can't really rely on anyone but you → You're starting to second guess your decision Don't worry, you didn't make a mistake. No, you're not in over your head. Take it from me: → I left corporate life 17 years ago → I went through every doubt imaginable → I've been exactly where you are right now Today? → I'm retired → Live the life I want → Make the money I want → Get to help exactly who I want So, the big question: How do you get through it? This worked for me: → Identify the 1-2 needle movers → Come up with a sound strategy → Execute on that strategy with all you've got → Rinse and repeat for as many years as it takes If I could do it again I wouldn't change a thing. I learned it all the hard way. BUT, it would have been nice to cut that time in half. How do you do this? → By enlisting a person whose actually been there → Who can show you the ropes → Who can point out the holes → Who can kick your a** And what do you know? I'm such a person. See that little featured section in my profile? Click on that "Apply to work with me" and we'll get going..... _______ ♻️ Repost this if there's anyone you know who could use the help

Such a treasure chatting with the awesome Toby Tank ! 🙌 Not only did he share his extensive recruitment expertise, but also his personal experience with redundancy. Our biggest takeaways? 💡 Every experience has value, even if it doesn’t seem relevant at the time - embrace every experience as a growth opportunity. 💡 ALWAYS ASK THE QUESTION! The worst that can happen is you get a no.. but if you don’t ask, the answer is always no! #CareerGrowth #LifelongLearning #AskTheQuestion #EmbraceTheJourney

This post is for Lawyers ready to make a real change and achieve extraordinary success. If that’s not you keep scrolling. Let's face it, if you stick to the same old routine that 90% of lawyers follow, chances are you'll end up with the same old results. If you're okay with that, then hey, stick with the crowd. But if you're not, here's what breaking away from the pack might look like: 👊 Taking charge of your career path instead of letting it steer you 👊 Seeking feedback from your mentors and actively working on professional-improvement 👊 Saying no to staying stuck in a firm you can't stand just for a decent pay check 👊 Embracing technology to work smarter, not harder 👊 Being open to seeking professional career guidance when needed 👊 Speaking up to HR or your Partner about cultural or progression concerns 👊 Establishing clear goals and actively pursuing them with determination 👊 Showing up at networking events that could boost your BD skills in the long run To achieve uncommon success, you gotta be willing to take uncommon steps. It's as simple as that. Ask yourself: What kind of success do you want for yourself and your family?

I'm not about to spill the beans on some secret sauce for kickstarting your business, bigging up your brand, or selling your products. What I'm gonna say is mostly common sense, but it seems to have gone a bit pear-shaped in this digital age we're living in. Over the years, I've had the chance to rub shoulders with some proper legends and top-notch outfits. The cherry on top was my tenure with the Golden State Warriors, which I will be eternally grateful for! Anyone who's taken the time to get to know me (which I value) knows I'm all about building relationships. None of that quick-fix nonsense - I'm in it for the long haul, building trust that comes with putting in the hours. Give this a go: Set aside some time in your work week, whether it's a specific day or a few hours (cheers to Doug Lange for drilling this into me - he doesn't follow me, it's all good 😁 ), and use it to strengthen bonds with people you know or make some new connections! You don't need to sell them anything. Just a quick "Alright? Saw your posts, pretty cool that!", "How was your weekend?", or "How's the family keeping?" That's a solid foundation to build on. If you're planning to sell them something down the line, show off a service, or wanting team up on a project, no worries - that time will come. By getting to know the person, you'll find out if your project, product, collab is up their street. If not, well, you've made a connection with someone who might think of you when an opportunity pops up. At the end of the day, it's humans tapping away on computers or mobiles, humans crafting your database/posts/whatnot, humans who'll remember you when the next big thing comes along, and humans signing those cheques for your hard work. So, for pete's sake, be human!

Success is better when it's shared. 18 ways successful people help others succeed: 1. Encouragement 2. Sharing resources 3. Showing kindness 4. Supporting growth 5. Offering mentorship 6. Making introductions 7. Listening with empathy 8. Giving business referrals 9. Passing along job openings 10. Sharing their own mistakes 11. Helping navigate challenges 12. Connecting them with experts 13. Helping prepare for interviews 14. Writing LinkedIn endorsements 15. Challenging them to be their best 16. Sharing useful books and resources 17. Giving honest, constructive feedback 18. Saying their name in rooms of opportunity Life isn't a competition. Success isn't a solo journey. Helping others doesn't diminish your success. If anything, it amplifies it. There's a ripple effect when you support others. Your network grows. Your perspective widens. You learn from those you help. As Winston Churchill wisely said: "We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give." P.S. Which of these will you try today? ♻️ Repost if this resonates with you. Follow Justin Wright for more like this.

Most people can not share others people success. Their EGO can not stand it. Some people can do it only if they are succesfull too. You know what i mean by that. If you are at the same level or less I can be happy with you. But what people do not realized is, if you can not be happy for somebody else, you are telling yourself , I do not want this for myself. So it means,  it will be much harder to achive it for yourself. If you want to be succesfull in the life, you must open your heart and be part of success, even if it means success of other people. Why ? Because you can learn only from people who are more seccessfull than you are. If you are only around people who are at the same level or less, you will never acheive and learn more. Succesfull people understand that you become only what you tolerate in your life. Never lower your standard for anyone. Let them to reach your standard and you work on yourself everybody. Be happy for other people success and one day, you become succesfull too. 

This made me laugh today, I was told that I was like Liam Neeson in the film Taken! 😂 It’s true, most people don’t want to speak to a lawyer at the best of times, it’s normally at the worst of times. And like Liam, I have acquired my skills over a very long career. And being that person to someone, on either side of the fence, needing support and action is what makes me love my job so much! But without the stalking of course 👀 #particularsetofskills #employmentadvice

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