Les Murray’s Post

Put your superpower to work AT WORK!💼💪🏻   Are you stuck in a job where you're just going through the motions, lacking inspiration and only doing what's in your job description? ☹️   Well, it's time to break free and discover your superpower! You know, that special skill or ability that may not necessarily align with your defined role, but can that give you a competitive edge and bring more excitement to your work life. Let's dive into the steps you need to take to find your superpower and rock🤘🏻your work life:   1️⃣ Dig Deep: Take a moment for some soul-searching. Think about what truly lights you up inside. What activities or tasks bring you joy and fulfillment? These little hints will lead you straight to your unique superpower. 
2️⃣ Seek Insights: Don't be shy! Have open conversations with your colleagues and mentors. Ask for their honest opinions about your strengths and areas where you excel. Sometimes, others see our talents better than we do ourselves.   3️⃣ Share Your Brilliance: Share your insights and skills with your colleagues and boss. Be a guiding light, offering support and actively participating in collaborative projects where your unique talents can shine.   4️⃣ Team Up: Break down those departmental barriers! Look for opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from different teams or departments. Your superpower can complement their skills, leading to strong solutions and a deeper sense of teamwork. 
5️⃣ Be the Change Agent: Use your superpower to challenge the status quo and drive positive change within our organization. Your fresh perspective and can inspire others to think outside the box and embrace new approaches.   Remember, each and every one of us has an incredible superpower just waiting to be discovered. Embrace it, own it, and let it shine! Are you wondering what’s YOUR superpower? I can help, let’s chat. Ciao for now, Luca

Have you ever noticed that when you start a new post in LI the prompt says "what do you want to talk about?"....OH.SO.MUCH!! The start of every year is an invitation to being open to knowing yourself and those around you better than you did yesterday, last month, or last year. The common thread of my career has been watching people and organizations transform and accomplish goals they never thought possible. I truly LOVE this work. As I think about what's next for 2024 here are a five values from 2023 I'll be building on. These aren't things I came up with. They are truths that warrant repeating for all of us in leadership to remember. ✅ Build a great team and watch them thrive. Encourage their raw talent while molding their adaptive behaviors. ✅ Say No when you need to. This helps you stay focused and find your own purpose instead of just staying busy. Prioritize your time against those you love most. ✅ Connect to your own natural talents and gravitate to spaces outside of work that can appreciate them. Lend your time, talent, and treasure to fertile soil where they can be appreciated and used effectively. Don't do it for recognition, do it because it feeds your soul in a way your day-to-day work can't. This will give you strength to strengthen others. ✅ Be enough the way you are but do something that makes you a little uncomfortable if it doesn't disrupt your other priorities. Make sure you have enough bandwidth to give a new thing your full effort. Following through is a great reward! I'm hoping mine this year will be to finally get my diving certification. ✅ Manifest positivity. We all know we are still struggling to come back after the pandemic. Complaining won't get us where we need to go. Connect to each other and speak and model positive outcomes into existence. This is the difference between being joyful and being happy. I have no responsibility to make you happy. But I do have a responsibility to find and project joy in the midst of hardship. I am more excited about this new year than I have been in a long time. I am so unbelievably proud of the Lift Media Group, Inc. team and the work we are accomplishing. These leaders inspire me every day and I can't wait to see what stories we get to tell this year! Happy New Year!!

I don’t want to be number one; I want to be number effective. Yesterday in church, Pastor was talking about the kind of people we need in our lives, and he mentioned collaborators: people willing to work with each other to achieve results. He made us understand that you can do great things even if you’re not the pioneer of a particular organization while in that space. You can become a part of an existing organization and still thrive. This led me to the thought that every employee should see themselves as a collaborator. Whether you’re a CEO or an employee, you should be passionate about doing your quota effectively. How? Don’t do it as if you’re merely working to make money for someone else while you earn, but do it with diligence because you know that you can achieve great results; You can contribute to the success of the company and be a part of it. You can call it teamwork, but it starts from an individual mindset. So when Pastor said, “I’m not asking to be the number one, I want to be number effective,” I understood that effectiveness and impact are stronger than a title. As much as you’re working towards gaining the title, be keen on how much work and impact you can make in your space. Happy New Week!

It’s easy to get caught up in the big picture, but often, it’s the small achievements that bring us the greatest joy. Whether it's the thrill of catching your first flight, closing your first deal, or selecting the perfect fabric for your living room, these moments stay with us, adding layers of meaning to our journey. From nailing that first sales pitch to completing your first artwork, these wins, no matter how small, leave an indelible mark. And as we move through our careers, life often gives us space to rediscover old joys- Finally finding time to return to that first music class you once set aside for your career to finishing the incomplete book or affording the holiday you wished for. It’s the little milestones that enrich our lives and remind us to find joy in simple things. In the workplace too, these small wins deserve celebration. Be it a congratulatory email or even a verbal recognition during a team meeting, these gestures make employees feel seen, valued, and appreciated, and if we overlook these moments, our larger goals risk losing their meaning. Let's not overlook the small steps. They are what makes life meaningful. And as I always say: when we feel good, we do good. So, take a moment to recognize your accomplishments. It’s okay to give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back. #SmallWins #CelebrateYou

🍀 Don’t Let Friday the 13th Hold You Back! 🍀 While some might see Friday the 13th as an unlucky day, we’re here to turn it into a day of opportunity and positivity! We believe that every day is a great day to take the next step in your career. Whether you’re looking for a new role or seeking top talent to join your team, we’re here to help you make the most of it. Don’t let superstitions hold you back—let’s turn this Friday into a day of success and new beginnings! #FridayThe13th #PositiveVibes #HiringNow #SuccessMindset

🍀 Don’t Let Friday the 13th Hold You Back! 🍀 While some might see Friday the 13th as an unlucky day, we’re here to turn it into a day of opportunity and positivity! We believe that every day is a great day to take the next step in your career. Whether you’re looking for a new role or seeking top talent to join your team, we’re here to help you make the most of it. Don’t let superstitions hold you back—let’s turn this Friday into a day of success and new beginnings! #FridayThe13th #PositiveVibes #HiringNow #SuccessMindset

There were two events that changed how I feel about boundaries at work. Especially as a working mom in sales. I try not to live with regrets. Regrets are not good for your mindset and don’t help you reach your goals. But there are two moments in my career when I missed special time with my kids that I wish I could have back. As my kids get older and I see how fast time passes, I realize these precious moments are worth everything. I had to attend a trade show over my daughter's 5th birthday. If I had been firmer with my boundaries, I would have left early and not missed her special day. I missed Halloween once when my kids were little. If I had been firmer with my boundaries, I could have dialled into that meeting or come in late. In both cases, it felt like my job was at stake (or at least my career progression) if I didn't show up to these events. What I realized later is that I am not willing to work for a company that doesn't respect family and being a parent. These two experiences changed my view on going the extra mile in my role. While hard work is important, it should never come at the expense of your actual life and what really matters to you. Now, I make it a priority to set boundaries that honor my personal life. If you’re a working parent, I encourage you to do the same. Our time with loved ones is irreplaceable. How do you prioritize your boundaries at work?

What I learned this week: This week, I learned that when we decide to do something different to help others, it's not just about making a difference - it's about being brave, being innovative, and being true to ourselves. It's about taking a step back from the norm and saying, "I want to make a real impact." By doing something different, we open ourselves up to new possibilities and opportunities for growth. We challenge ourselves to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions that might not have been possible otherwise. And when we do, we can expect to see positive changes in our own lives and the lives of those around us. So you my ask your self, what are some of the benefits of taking a different approach? For me the most important ones are that we can expect to feel more fulfilled and purposeful and that we'll build stronger relationships and connect with others on a deeper level. But here's the thing: taking a different approach isn't just about making a difference - it's also about breaking down barriers and overcoming obstacles. 🚀 So take the risks and challenge yourself to do something new, you're not just helping others - you're also helping yourself to become a better version.👍🏻 So if you're feeling stuck or uncertain about how to make a difference, I encourage you to take that extra step and do something different. You never know what kind of positive impact you might have on others - or on yourself.👍🏻 Pura Vida!!!

🤩 You gotta have fun! I know this is a “professional” platform, and you’re not only representing your own brand but also the company that signs your checks and the people who work for that company. ✅ However, you’re more productive when you’re having fun. You're better to be around, and people want to work with those who bring positivity and energy to their roles. 👨⚕️ In today’s fast-paced world, it's crucial to find ways to have fun and be fun, even if you’re doing something as serious as... 😉 Remember , if your team is happy, you'll see results. So, let’s make our workplaces not just efficient but enjoyable! P.S. Don't let peoples 💩 👖 responses, attitudes, or I'm better get to you! Keep doing you, you'll find your people!

Week 4 of being at TAMI Starting a new job is always a mix of excitement, feeling like the new kid at school, and getting to really understand what is going on day to day. If there is anything that I could take away from the last few weeks, it would be the following: 📶 Data is King - Having the right data on your target accounts and identifying the right accounts for your team to pursue is more important now than ever. With the rise of tools like Outreach and Salesloft, it's easier than ever to contact vast numbers of prospects, but the spray-and-pray approach really isn't the way to go. It's the best way to get a bad reputation and it's totally unnecessary. 🏋♀️ Your people are your superpower - Getting to know people when you start is one thing, but getting to know their skills and talents is so much more important. Luckily, I've joined a team with a huge amount of talent. Not only in the sales team but across the board, the TAMI team is really impressive at what they do. 🎷 The small things make the culture - Simple things like music playing in the background, team events, and clear and consistent communication make all the difference in how people feel day to day. Good culture is key, especially in such a young company. There will be bumps along the way, but if people are bought into the project, it makes it so much easier. Now it's time to kick on and make some waves - more to come! 💪