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I started out managing a shop at the age of 23, I never imagined that 30 years later I would still be managing people. Over the years, I've questioned my abilities, but then I remember that I still keep in contact with 90% of the people that worked for me and have helped them advance in their careers and continue to do so. When your staff insists on getting together for one more for the road and won’t take no for an answer, you know you must be doing something right. It's important to take care of your people, and in turn, they will take care of you. #LeadershipLessons #CareerAdvice #EmployeeEngagement

American actress and comedian, Lilly Tomlin said “The road to success is always under construction”. All businesses are seeking success as defined by the leader or owner. There rarely is an easy and free-flowing path ahead, so naturally we should expect obstacles and challenges.   When asked, “What does it take to build a successful business?” there are many right answers, depending on what business, where it is starting from and many other factors. In general terms here are five key elements that I come across with clients:   1.     Having the right people and teams in your organisation 2.     Differentiating your offer from competitors, creating a clear strategy, and services or products that your customers want and value   3.     Building team engagement and momentum with the delivery of this strategy and setting challenging goals 4.     Streamlining operations to drive productivity 5.     Through strong leadership, creating a success-driven culture and stimulating hard work   At Tinderbox, we believe that every business should have the chance to be successful or more successful. We offer a free 1-2 hour consultation to discuss your business and identify how to create the success you are looking for. To take advantage of this speak with me on 07832 694331 or email me at phil.griffin@tinderboxbd.com     #success #buisnessdevelopment

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐥? 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞... (that's me!) 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲'𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐮𝐠𝐞... 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐤... 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬... 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲'𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐲... It's QUITE UNCOMFORTABLE! But sometimes, we need to step outside our comfort zones, and do what makes us feel uncomfortable! This might be learning a new skill... taking on a leadership role (without asking for permission)... it could be offering advice... it might be giving "tough love"... But friends, it is in the places where things are UNCOMFORTABLE, when the most growth happens! 𝐎𝐤𝐚𝐲... 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲? 𝐌𝐲 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡! 𝐆𝐎! PS. Shoutout to "Pepper" the camel... a friend I made in Cabo about 6 years ago! You've made it to LinkedIn my friend! #linkedin #resumes #careers #jobhuntingtips #leadership #opentowork #resumehelp #careerchange #moms #camels

“It is hard for me to share things that don’t make me look accomplished. I know I’m not alone in this. But there have been days where I felt worthless. “ We read this recently on someone’s post about their job loss. Whilst we genuinely FULLY applaud the openness, the leadership....it made us reflect. The human race has to stop being in a rat race against each other. We don’t have to look accomplished. Please don’t put this on yourselves. You’re not perfect, no one is. Being accomplished doesn’t make you immune to the economy. One, two, three set backs don’t define you. So many people lose their jobs. There’s absolutely no shame in this. Don’t look at what you have lost. Look forward. Look for the positive. Look for the opportunity. Trumpet your flaws, own them. Let them be a beacon. Let’s celebrate our humanness. Let’s stop showing off or trying to beat each other. We could all lose at any moment. But we can all also win. #careeradvice #careercoach

Do you have days where you feel you have no control over things going on in your life? It can seem like things are happening ‘to you’ Things that are not necessarily good or fun Weather...layoffs...How others treat you But what you do have control over is how you let those things affect you. This #FocusFriday, I want to share the quote below from Maya Angelou And "Circle of Influence" or "Circle of Concern" from Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People? The idea is that focusing on the things that you can control, rather than worrying about the things that you can't control, leads to greater productivity, success, and happiness. Seems easier said than done But While we don't always have control over the things that happen to us, we do have control over how to deal with those things and what impact we let them have on our lives. 👋 If you liked this post, repost ♻️ and share with your network. Also, follow me for more content around marketing, building challenger brands, building a global career, navigating cultural intersectionality as a woman and being a boy mom. ✅ Follow me and click 🔔 for updates #leadership #growth #growthmindset #change #control

I have noticed that as the economy, job market, and life become increasingly challenging, more individuals are revealing their insecurities, exhibiting a poor mindset, and speaking loudly to draw attention to themselves and their presence. #leadership #title #status #newcomers #jobseekers #unemployed #layoff #careercoach #successcoach #mindset #attitude #approach #impact #results #power

WORD OF THE WEEK: Let's be real folks. The number of years you've been at your job doesn't automatically translate to #expertise. What truly defines your #personalbrand is the value you bring to the table. It's about the problems you've solved, the skills you've mastered and the impact you've made. These are the selling points that will truly set you apart and attract the right opportunities. 🔆 Dr. Hume Johnson #careeradvice #careermanagement #leadershipcoach #careercoach #blackwomen #leadershipskills #speaker #personalbranding #diversevoices #equity

Absolutely! Here are some inspiring quotes revolving around the idea that "Individuals don’t win, teams do": 1. "One person can make a difference, but a team can create a revolution." 2. "There's no 'I' in team, but together, we redefine success." 3. "Alone we can do so little; together we can achieve so much." 4. "Great teams are built on a foundation of collaboration, trust, and shared dreams." 5. "The magic happens when every individual shows up for the team, and together, they create history." 6. "No one can whistle a symphony. It takes an orchestra to play it." 7. "Together, we are unstoppable. Separately, we're just dreams waiting to happen." 8. "In the game of life, the real winners are those who play for the team." 9. "Success isn’t measured by personal accolades but by the victories we achieve as a collective." 10. "A winning team is a group of people who trust each other completely, rely on one another unconditionally, and are committed to seeing each other succeed." 11. "The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team." 12. "When we move forward together, the victory is that much sweeter." Feel free to personalize and share these with your followers to inspire and uplift them!

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘆! Just as this Osprey understands the need to resurface for survival, you too must recognize when to release your grip on things that are no longer serving you. This wisdom is essential as you navigate the second half of 2024. Letting go can apply to various aspects of your life, from unhealthy relationships to limiting beliefs. It’s about acknowledging that some things are beyond your control and investing your energy in what truly matters. Remember, letting go isn’t about surrender or weakness; it’s about courage and growth. It’s about creating space for what’s meant to be. So, as you journey through the rest of 2024, take inspiration from this Osprey and learn to let go with grace and wisdom. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸. ♻️♻️♻️ 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. 💬 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲: Isaac Ola Ajayi 👥 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗵𝘁𝗮𝗴: #IsaacOlaAjayi Happy New Month and here's to a fulfilling second half of the year! #inspiration #motivation #personaldevelopment #careers #leadership #hr #humanresources #india

➡ Remember - the ONLY way you don't get to where you feel you should be... is if YOU quit. It's that simple. #FridayFORWARD Folks... it's Friday. Don't stop. Keep pushing. You'll get to where you want to be. The only person in this world that can stop you from achieving your goal is you. Not a recruiter, not a process, not a platform, not a resume.... just you. KEEP GOING! #Accountability #DisciplineEqualsFreedom #KeepMoving #Motivation #Career #Growth #Leadership #SAIC #OpenToWork