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One of my favorite insights that CEO Alma, Isaac Mizrahi shared in his interview on Lead the Team (formerly The CEO Sessions). If you missed his episode, make sure to check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eRXW2MZU

Not everyone wants to climb the career ladder, and that's perfectly ok! People can also be in different stages of life where having these aspirations may not be possible. It's important to accept that everyone has different goals and aspirations which is why having a one size fits all approach doesn't work. #careeradvice #careerreflections #engineeringrecruitment #stevenbartlett #simonsinek

Simon Sinek brings up an interesting point, should we be having these types of conversations more at work?? 🤔 Share your thoughts below! (Clip from The Diary of a CEO episode 176, search on YouTube for the full episode)

Job seekers are increasingly seeking flexibility and prioritising balance in their lives. However, there tends to be a lack of honesty and transparency when it comes to conversations with employers because of the stigma. Should these types of conversations about flexibility and balance be normalised at work? We'd love to hear your thoughts.

Disappointment is PART of healthy collaboration.  Seem strange?  Learn how the two are connected in the latest episode of Merging Minds!  Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/edHDd7BU

Great video as always by Simon Senik. To live life on your terms it's important your finances are aligned to your desired path. Forward planning is important to secure your standard of living come what may.

It all begins with embracing self-honesty. I'm a firm believer in prioritising happiness. Sometimes, the allure of an extra £10k isn't worth the added stress and pressure it brings. Employers play a pivotal role in respecting these sentiments and empowering individuals to pursue their best selves. Let's cultivate environments where personal fulfillment is just as valued as professional success.

Whenever I interview people I ask "if money was no object, how would you be filling your days". Many candidates came back to me and said it was an unconventional question to ask in an interview, but for me it's often the most honest moment of the interview. Since it's a "curveball" question candidates open up and often start talking about their passions. That's what I want in my company, passionate people. That passion doesn't always have to be for the company or our cause. I will always be honest and look for ways that enables them to work AND exercise their passion (inside or outside of work) because they will create great things. If that means they'll "just work for 40h", but happy 40h, they'll contribute immensely to our organization. As long as we then keep talking open and honestly about what we both want, we can achieve extraordinary results. If you don't follow Steven Bartlett and #doac, I suggest you do as there is an abundance of interesting point of views. Even so many I struggle finding the time to listen to it all.

Today's guest: Sara Fortier from Outwitly. Ready for an insightful conversation? Watch the full episode now!

Interesting. I do believe that not every person is born to be an entrepreneur or an investor. There are many craftsmen who enjoy doing their work and don't think about scale, growth (revenue-, sales-wise), or automation. I like the analogy Dr. Ichak Adizes uses in his management books. There are people who are primarily doers (performers) or administrators or integrators (who are great at connecting with people and building strong, lasting relationships) alongside entrepreneurs. But every person is striving for a vision, for contribution, to belong to something bigger than he or she. Therefore, as a leader, your crucial role is to empower people by helping them recognize their unique strengths. By doing what they love and being part of a vision, whether it's their own or someone else's, they can strive, take responsibility, and work with enjoyment and belief in the value of their work. Isn't it?