tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51605792902684866432024-02-08T06:45:51.201-08:00Your Life / Your CareerDan Moranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16169983315488494463noreply@blogger.comBlogger389125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160579290268486643.post-72702164286404346212014-05-25T00:30:00.000-07:002014-05-25T00:30:01.105-07:00In Honor and memorial for those who have fallen for us …<div class="songs" style="color: #00245f; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin-left: 36px; margin-right: 12px; text-align: justify;">
It is Memorial day ... no pithy pushes to grow and excel ... rather time to pause and reflect on those who have fallen to protect our freedoms and honor on this special time of the year for reflection.</div>
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This past March, Vikki and I spent two weeks in France beginning in Paris and along the way spending time in Normandy where we visited the D-Day locations and of course, the American Cemetery where 7,482 of our fallen soldiers are buried overlooking the sea and the beaches where they lost their lives while determined to protect the world and end WW II. It is, at best, an experience that shakes one to their core. It is an experience etched in our memory for life. We walked the rows of graves and held a wreath-laying ceremony along with those we were traveling with.</div>
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So rather than think of us this week, let's reflect and honor those we must be forever grateful to for their ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. The poem I have attached below states it so well: </div>
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And thank you for reading this. - Dan</div>
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We walked among the crosses</div>
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Where our fallen soldiers lay.</div>
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And listened to the bugle</div>
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As TAPS began to play.</div>
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The Chaplin led a prayer</div>
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We stood with heads bowed low.</div>
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And I thought of fallen comrades</div>
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I had known so long ago.</div>
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They came from every city</div>
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Across this fertile land.</div>
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That we might live in freedom.</div>
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They lie here 'neath the sand.</div>
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I felt a little guilty</div>
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My sacrifice was small.</div>
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I only lost a little time</div>
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But these men lost their all.</div>
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Now the services are over</div>
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For this Memorial Day.</div>
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To the names upon these crosses</div>
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I just want to say,</div>
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Thanks for what you've given</div>
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No one could ask for more.</div>
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May you rest with God in heaven</div>
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From now through evermore.</div>
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- C.W. Johnson</div>
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Dan Moranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16169983315488494463noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160579290268486643.post-70067736587376075872014-05-18T00:30:00.000-07:002014-05-18T00:30:00.524-07:00Ready for your first job - don't make these mistakes: A guide to workplace success ...<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/j/johnnycash188009.html"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">You build on
failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don't
try to forget the mistakes, but you don't dwell on it. You don't let it have
any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space.</span></a> - <a href="http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/j/johnny_cash.html"><b><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Johnny Cash</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">This weekend, there will
be tens of thousands bright, talented and energetic college graduates walking
across the stage to receive their degrees, and it will be a happy day for them
as well as their family. Congratulate the recent grad – they deserve it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">And – hopefully shortly –
they will be experiencing their first post-college job, a brand new experience
for them. Those first days on the job can be confusing and stressful for sure
in a new environment we call work and new dynamics of people. I thought it
would be helpful to review, again, the career “killing” mistakes people make in
the hope that this will help out new graduates steer their way. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Everyone makes mistakes.
The real key to success is making good on a mistake you made, admitting it and
then learning from the mistake. That is developing leadership – that is being
on your way to a highly-successful career. What follows are the mistakes that
are very hard to recover from and therefore should be avoided at all costs:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Not accepting responsibility</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;"> - When you make a mistake in your work, fess up to
it – accept responsibility. In his book on leadership <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Good to Great,</i> Jim Collins identifies a key traits: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">When in the face of crisis when a mistake
has been made, followers look for someone to blame; leaders look in the mirror
and accept responsibility.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Not being a team player</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;"> - No one likes a prima donna who is just focused on
me – me – me. Being a team player, and contributing to joint efforts will help
one define their success. Demonstrate that you've got the greater good of the
organization at heart.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Working with a fear of failure</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;"> - Many work every day doing the same thing over and
over. They appear not to believe in themselves. If you don't believe in
yourself, no one else will. Instead of saying, "I've never done that”, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>try "I'll learn how." Find
learning opportunities in every situation. Consistently being risk-averse
can be more hazardous to your career than making mistakes and learning from
them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Undermining people or the company -</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;"> Talking behind the backs of others,
undermining managers or the company. Discussing a confidential matter;
spreading gossip. Not only will you find yourself isolated, but others
will not trust you and when not trusted, your growth stops. Don’t engage
others in inappropriate discussions. While there is such a thing as free
speech, it's not so free if it costs you your job!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Being disrespectful</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;"> - Being disrespectful to others is a career killer. Treat everyone
as you would expect to be treated is important. Being condescending
to others, pretentious or making someone feel like they aren't good enough is
so damaging to all. There is no place in a job for yelling or calling someone
out in front of others. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Being one of the “walking dead”, without goals</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;"> - You know them – the people who just come to work
every day, do the bare minimum and simply collect a paycheck. They get by for
awhile, but when business conditions require cost cutting, guess who’s the
first to go. Always work with a set of goals – long and short term. Talk
your goals over with your manager. Know what is expected of you – always.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Checking your people skills at the door</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;"> - Researchers found that if employees are disliked,
it's almost irrelevant whether they're good at what they do, because other
workers will avoid them. Go out of your way to communicate, establish strong
working relationship with others, smile and be engaging with others, it will
work wonders for you. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">If you find yourself in
one of these situations – time for damage control. Fess up – be accountable,
communicate to others and ask for guidance from your boss or other leaders.
When it is behind you, push on and succeed!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">And thank you for reading
this. - Dan<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Dan Moran</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">President & Founder</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Next-Act, Division of DVG,
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial;">Celebrating 26 years
providing career & corporate management services in 2014!</span></i><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">125 Wolf Road, Suite #128<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Albany, NY 12205<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="mailto:dmoran@next-act.com"><span style="color: #0000e9; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">dmoran@next-act.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: georgia, serif; line-height: 18px;">“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” - </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: georgia, serif; line-height: 18px;">― </span><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1538.Stephen_R_Covey" style="background-color: white; color: #666600; font-family: georgia, serif; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;">Stephen R. Covey</a></i></div>
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I found a very interesting article that discussed the four most common interview questions and what the questions are really probing for. In my years, I used these questions all the time and most applicants didn’t get what I was looking for. So, to help you “ace” your next interview, let’s look at the four questions – what they really mean and how you can turn these into strong statements of your qualifications.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">First, be sure you understand the mission and don’t just rely on the web site. Google the company –see if you can glean more and present a piece or two of information. Find one item that demonstrates that you went deep and did your research. <span style="background-color: white; color: #3a3a3a; line-height: 24px;">Start with one line that shows you understand the mission, using a couple key words and phrases from the website, but then go on to make it personal. Say, “I’m personally drawn to this mission because…” or “I really believe in this approach because…” and share a personal example or two. For example, if you’re interviewing at a school that stresses character, share some specific character-building education activities you’ve led for students in your last job, or reference the recently released </span><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://thebullyproject.com/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1.2em; outline: none; text-decoration: none;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: black;">Bully</span></em></a><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;">. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3a3a3a; line-height: 24px;">If you’re interviewing for a position at a hospital, talk about the 5K you recently ran to</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;"> </span><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.thedailymuse.com/health/my-story-writing-off-cancer/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1.2em; outline: none; text-decoration: none;" title="My Story: Writing Off Cancer"><span style="color: black;">raise money for leukemia</span></a><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3a3a3a; line-height: 24px;">or your passion for volunteering your time to help children with can</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3a3a3a; line-height: 24px;">cer.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;">(Albany, NY, May 7, 2014) The Region’s job market, after a period of holding steady which is good , showed stronger signs of stability and some growth this past week after all sectors – Regionally, Statewide and Nationally — sprang ahead after weeks of holding steady. This is on the heels of a strong national job report last week, reporting 288,000 jobs created in April – sorely needed. “ We are seeing the effect of seasonal hiring taking hold and employer confidence which we need to see this time of the year or 2014 would be a dud in regard to jobs. I have been touting the consistency in the market; we did need to see a breakout week and this may have been it, especially the past few days with very strong activity – good news for all”, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-size: small;">stated Dan Moran, President and Founder of Next–Act, a career transition management firm in Colonie. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Job postings in the Capital Region were up to 2068 up from 1962 a week ago. Other markets in NYS were all up as well including metro NYC with a very large increase. The Capital Region still outpaces Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse for jobs in the market and the Capital Region is much smaller in population and employment than other NYS markets.</span></div>
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Dan Moranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16169983315488494463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160579290268486643.post-43002068827099572332014-05-04T00:30:00.000-07:002014-05-04T00:30:01.279-07:00 Your Turn – 10 Best Questions to Ask in an Interview … Hey – you shouldn’t be the only person in the “hot” seat …<div>
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="bqQuoteLink"><i><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 26px;">"</span><a href="http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/b/bobbyunser126431.html" style="color: rgb(0, 51, 153) !important; font-size: 12px; line-height: 26px; text-decoration: none;" title="view quote">Success is where preparation and opportunity meet</a><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 26px;">”.- Bobby Unser</span></i></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">One of the most common questions I hear from people when discussing the interview process goes something like this …</span></span></div>
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<i style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">(… I get how I should answer interview questions – but what should I say when asked if I have any questions? ….”)</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Employers are not the only ones who get to ask questions. To conduct a great interview, it should be a give-and-take – you get to ask questions too. Not just trite questions – but deeper, probing questions that give the interviewer an insight into you and demonstrates your interest. In my year of HR & management experience, I recall so many times when I ask a potential candidate of they have any questions and I <span style="line-height: 1.5;">get that deer-in-the-headlights look –</span><i style="line-height: 1.5;"> Duh … what?</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="background-color: #fffefe;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 1.5;">It is all about preparation and positioning </span><span style="line-height: 21px;">–</span><span style="line-height: 1.5;"> </span><span style="line-height: 21px;">positioning</span><span style="line-height: 1.5;"> yourself as a strong and interested candidate. Having your </span><span style="line-height: 21px;">thoughtful</span><span style="line-height: 1.5;"> </span><span style="line-height: 21px;">questions</span><span style="line-height: 1.5;"> prepared in advance and being locked-and-loaded when the questions are posed (or if not, when you ask if you may discuss a few of your questions which is perfectly </span><span style="line-height: 21px;">appropriate</span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">) is as important as </span></span></span><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 21px;">rehearsing potential interview questions in advance. Your goal – distinguish yourself from others in the pack. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px;">Below you will find – in my opinion – a list of the top questions you can present: </span></span></div>
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<strong style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">1. How has this position evolved since it was created</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">2. What have past employees done to succeed in this position</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">3. What have you enjoyed most about working here</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b>4. What is the top priority for the person in this position over the next three months </b><i>(My personal favorite!)</i></span></span></div>
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<strong style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">5. What are the qualities of successful managers in this company</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">6. If offered the position, can you give me examples of ways I would collaborate with my manager</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">7. What are some challenges that will face the person filling this position</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">8. Do you have any hesitations about my qualification</span></strong></div>
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(<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1em;">Thanks to </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.2;">Aaron Guerrero of US News & Reports for these questions contained in his article </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"><a href="http://money.usnews.com/">http://money.usnews.com</a>, October 23, 2013)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"> It is all about preparation </span><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">–</span><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"> and winning. Be bold and be strong </span><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">–</span><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"> and you will win. And thank you for reading this. - Dan</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="bqQuoteLink"><i><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 26px;">"</span><a href="http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/b/bobbyunser126431.html" style="color: rgb(0, 51, 153) !important; font-size: 12px; line-height: 26px; text-decoration: none;" title="view quote">Success is where preparation and opportunity meet</a><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 26px;">”.- Bobby Unser</span></i></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;"></span></div>
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<i style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">(… I get how I should answer interview questions – but what should I say when asked if I have any questions? ….”)</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Employers are not the only ones who get to ask questions. To conduct a great interview, it should be a give-and-take – you get to ask questions too. Not just trite questions – but deeper, probing questions that give the interviewer an insight into you and demonstrates your interest. In my year of HR & management experience, I recall so many times when I ask a potential candidate of they have any questions and I <span style="line-height: 1.5;">get that deer-in-the-headlights look –</span><i style="line-height: 1.5;"> Duh … what?</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="background-color: #fffefe;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 1.5;">It is all about preparation and positioning </span><span style="line-height: 21px;">–</span><span style="line-height: 1.5;"> </span><span style="line-height: 21px;">positioning</span><span style="line-height: 1.5;"> yourself as a strong and interested candidate. Having your </span><span style="line-height: 21px;">thoughtful</span><span style="line-height: 1.5;"> </span><span style="line-height: 21px;">questions</span><span style="line-height: 1.5;"> prepared in advance and being locked-and-loaded when the questions are posed (or if not, when you ask if you may discuss a few of your questions which is perfectly </span><span style="line-height: 21px;">appropriate</span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">) is as important as </span></span></span><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="line-height: 21px;">rehearsing potential interview questions in advance. Your goal – distinguish yourself from others in the pack. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px;">Below you will find – in my opinion – a list of the top questions you can present: </span></span></div>
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<strong style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">3. What have you enjoyed most about working here</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><b>4. What is the top priority for the person in this position over the next three months </b><i>(My personal favorite!)</i></span></span></div>
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<strong style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">8. Do you have any hesitations about my qualification</span></strong></div>
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(<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1em;">Thanks to </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.2;">Aaron Guerrero of US News & Reports for these questions contained in his article </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"><a href="http://money.usnews.com/">http://money.usnews.com</a>, October 23, 2013)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;">(Albany, NY, April 30, 2014) The Region’s job market remained very slightly above last week, again indicating consistency and stability which is desired in market conditions we have experienced in the past. “ As a region, we continued to be just about or slightly over 2000 jobs per seven day week average, which is good and continues to be slightly better than last year”, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">stated Dan Moran, President and Founder of Next–Act, a career transition management firm in Colonie. “This is consistent with our own internal surveys that indicate that the market was somewhat off in the first quarter of this year — especially March — but improving and job prospects for this quarter are indicating being up, which is good news for the local economy, for employers and for those seeking jobs”. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Next-Act, a division of DVG, Inc. is a career management & transition firm directed by Dan Moran, the Founder & President of the firm. Moran contributes over thirty years experience in career consulting, business and human resources management. In 2013, his firm will celebrate 25 years in business. Moran is noted for his expertise in helping today’s “boomers” move on to fulfilling second careers, while helping executives and professionals achieve their career goals. The firm also provides human resources consulting and corporate services to companies. Moran is also a certified facilitator for C.J. Hayden’s Get Clients Now! & Get Hired Now! programs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Once again, it is that time of the year in our region when the best-of-the-best businesses, personalities, and others are honored with numerous<i> Best Of</i>… polls including the most comprehensive that is published in Capital Region Living Magazine (www.crlmag.com). Congrats to those who have been honored - you should be proud. I am sharing once again how one can be their own personal best -– in career & work situations, as well as life. People want to do their best but sometimes they do not know what that means. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Does it mean showing up on time for work every day? Does it mean sucking up to their boss? Does it mean leading the birthday committee?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I don’t think so. Being your personal best isn’t the things you do. Rather, it is a state of mind one achieves that drives all their actions and behaviors. I was introduced to a book, and subsequently a methodology, by my own “personal best coach” – my wife Vikki. She knew I had one behavior several years ago that kept me up at night and held me back – I made assumptions – assumptions about everything and they raced through and clogged my mind.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Vikki introduced me to The Four Agreements (www.toltecspirit.com <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319">http://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319</a>); it was a life-changing experience. Written by don Miguel Ruiz, the Four Agreements provides a methodology for life that can bring happiness to all aspects of your life, and change mindset that can be counterproductive to growth. The Four Agreements (btw, this book was on the New York Times bestseller list for 8 years when published in 1997) provides a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform your life to a new level of freedom, true happiness, and love. Some describe this as an inspirational code for life – I like this description best; that is what it was to me</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The books foundation is found in ancient Toltec wisdom, originating in Southern Mexico several thousand years ago. The Toltec’s viewed science and spirit as part of the same entity, believing that all energy - material or ethereal - is derived from and governed by the universe. If you have visited Cancun and went to the ruins of Tula – that is where the Tolec’s flourished.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">You will find them below. I asked that this be formatted in this manner so you can cut these out – and put them where you can see them, everyday. This is important: If you can see it – you will be reminded to live it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">If you commit to living the Four Agreements – really commit and not just say it – you will be released from behaviors and thoughts that take you nowhere and stop you dead in your tracks. You will be stronger – you won’t take yourself too seriously and you won’t take everything personally.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">You will focus on doing your best – only your very best – in everything you do. And you will be free from allowing assumptions crawl into your mind to mess you up – and man do I know that! I stopped assuming and when I see myself going down that path, I “talk” to myself – stop it Moran</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Assuming, doing just what is needed and not your very best, not being true to your word that be career & life killers, hold you back and never allow you to achieve. I see it in my practice every day; I coach many a client to just stop that wasteful mind noise and move on – and they do, usually.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Be your personal best and start today with a new mindset. Let the Four Agreements guide you and thank you for reading this. Cut these out – make copies and post so they are always in sight. – Dan</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">1. Be Impeccable with your Word: Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the Word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your Word in the direction of truth and love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse, and regret.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Dan Moran</b></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>President & Founder</b></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Next-Act, Division of DVG, Inc.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Career Management & Transition Specialists</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Corporate Management Services</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><i>Celebrating 26 years providing career & corporate management services in </i></span><i style="font-family: Verdana;">2014!</i><span style="font-family: Verdana;">125 Wolf Road, Suite #128</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Albany, NY 12205</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Phone: 518-641-8968 </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="mailto:dmoran@next-act.com">dmoran@next-act.com</a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Author:</b> <i>Accept-Commit-Permit: Three Essential Steps to Achieving Happiness &</i></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><i>Success in Career (and Life!)</i> ... Exclusively at Amazon.com:</span><a href="http://tinyurl.com/lluzsyd"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">http://tinyurl.com/lluzsyd</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Visit the Assessment Center: <a href="applewebdata://AC4EED3A-EA02-4D38-99C5-91C4A16F5F1B/next-act.com/assessment-center.cfm">next-act.com/assessment-center.cfm</a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Manage Performance & Achievement:</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="applewebdata://AC4EED3A-EA02-4D38-99C5-91C4A16F5F1B/www.next-act.com/prescriptive-performance-analysis.cfm">www.next-act.com/prescriptive-performance-analysis.cfm</a></span></span></div>
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<b>For Information: Dan Moran 518<span style="color: #1f497d;">- </span>641-8968</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;">(Albany, NY, April 23, 2014) The Region’s job market remained flat this past seven days likely the effect of the holiday observances and school vacation breaks which is known to have an impact on business levels as many were on vacation, returning this week. “ While flat, we are holing above 2000 job postings on a seven day average which is slightly better than last year for the same time period echoing analysts that feel 2014 will mirror 2013 in terms of economic growth and jobs. Still, this is now five weeks in a row that we are seeing a higher level of jobs which is good and as I have reported in the past, indicates consistency in a period of the year - the second quarter, when we must see this to continue recovery” , </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;">stated Dan Moran, President and Founder of Next–Act, a career transition management firm in Colonie. </span></div>
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A critical issue being discussed by economic analysts goes beyond unemployment which is going down but still contains a component of the unemployed and underemployed that drags down the economy. “Many analysts – including me – also feel that there is another even more damaging number in the labor market – the number of employees who report they are “disengaged” in their job and therefore under motivated, unproductive and not caring for the work they produce. A recent Gallup poll pegged the percentage of workers reported to be disengaged or significantly disengaged at 71%, a number that is potential very damaging to the economy. “In addition, this survey and others peg the cost of employee disengagement at $300 to $500 billion annually, and that is affecting economic recovery”. Employee disengagement appears to be a byproduct of the recession when employers cut wages, benefits, hours and other programs and for many, never returned to pre-recession staffing even though business has largely returned to pre-recession levels. “In other surveys, 88% of employees are being asked to do the job of two or more people at the same compensation. That erodes loyalty and leads to disengagement. On a short-term basis this will lead to a spike in turnover as employees leave for other jobs hoping the situation is better elsewhere. Employers need to beware of this situation in their companies and address it now”. </div>
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<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">I think we too often make choices based on the safety of cynicism, and what we’re lead to is a life not fully lived. Cynicism is fear, and it’s worse than fear – it’s active disengagement. – Ken Burns</em></div>
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This is an often posed question and one of relevance today given the fact that the concept of what we call work has changed – really changed.</div>
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We hear from political leaders and the media about the need to create jobs, to get Americans back to work and to reduce unemployment – and I agree 110%. The job market is recovering but even at this level of recovery, the number of jobs available in the US are around 50-60% lower – yes lower – than before the recession took hold. Prior to the recession, on most any given day there were 1.2 to 1.4 million jobs being advertised on the market in the US. Today, we hover around 575,000 to 650,000 – way off from the market highs.</div>
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In our region, arguably one of the best regions in the country for jobs today, we see about 2,000 jobs in the market in any given day. That was 3000 to 3500 prior to the recession, so while not as dramatic a drop as the national job picture, still a haircut for sure.</div>
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Job growth is critical. However, in my opinion (and in the opinion of many who live and breath this market), there is a much more significant problem in the employment market that has the potential – and it is beginning to occur – to derail companies that are trying to recover:<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />The number of workers in a job who are disengaged – going to work to collect a paycheck; not charged, motivated or liking what they do.</em></div>
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We look to Gallup to give a picture of the mood of today’s worker and the results of their employee engagement study are at best mind-boggling and concerning. In their 2013 State of the American Workplace Report (<a href="http://www.gallup.com/strategicconsulting/163007/state-american-workplace.aspx" style="border: 0px; color: #104a8e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold !important; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">http://www.gallup.com/strategicconsulting/163007/state-american-workplace.aspx</a>), Gallup reports that 70% – yes 70% of workers are either “not engaged” or “actively disengaged” at work. This is scary. Take ten workers in a company; seven do not want to be there, may not be doing their job or can be hurting the company in some other manner. Gallup and other analysts peg the cost of lost productivity between $300 and $500 billion annually. That holds back growth and economic recovery.</div>
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I see it every day in my practice. A once-great employee comes in and due to a myriad of factors, feels disengaged from their work and as a result, disenfranchised, under motivated, unproductive and disconnected. The reasons are many and seem to be centered around:</div>
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The result? Good workers become disengaged workers and they leave the company (best solution) or worst yet, they stay (not good solution). Having a majority of disengaged workers in a company affects morale, communication, results and will affect customers. Customers sense that the campers are not happy, and they bolt – maybe just a few at a time, and the business leadership might not notice it (and if so, shame on them).</div>
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They miss the problem: It is the leadership and the systemic operations of the company that cause the disconnect. It is the “soft” things that count and can be fixed, with commitment:</div>
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… that count.Yes these are harder to fix, but can be fixed over time</div>
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It is both. Unemployment is more difficult to fix and is a macro economic issue. Disengagement is a problem that is more “in the neighborhood” … It is local, it is right in front of business leaders, and it can be fixed with short-term results. But the leaders and the organization as a whole must be committed to fixing the problems, and righting the wrongs.</div>
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<strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">You one of the disengaged?</strong></div>
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Perhaps – and I know – I am describing a fair number of people who will ready this.</div>
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You have two choices:</div>
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1. Continue to be disengaged, unhappy, unproductive, spiteful and let it affect negatively all aspects of your life: family, relationship, social, community.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />2. Be done with it – take control, commit to be happy and engaged and find your way top a new job, a new company or a new career. If you second 80% of your waking time either getting ready for work, being at work, thinking about work – why would you allow 80% of your life to be in a state of disengagement.</div>
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I think the choice is clear. I hope you do too. And I hope you will take control and act.</div>
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As always, thank you for reading this. – -Dan</div>
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I hear this all the time from those who visit with me – before I work with them. I always ask a number of routine questions to gauge one’s aggressiveness in job hunting. The questions run the course from where they are looking to how they are looking to networking, etc.</div>
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What I hear, over and over, is an aversion to connecting with companies that are not posting or advertising positions but might be a good fit for an individual. They may have the skills and abilities to contribute.</div>
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But try to get them to reach out “unannounced” to companies? It is difficult as technology has conditioned those in the job market to go to the “easy” source – job postings online. Bottom line: That’s “bottom-feeding”; looking for a job requires that you get out of that box and not just respond but market yourself.</div>
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Just this past this week, in the TU newspaper, within an article on job hunting – and a good one at that. One call-out was to a survey of companies that was telling:</div>
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In other works, they are continually recruiting. That is your market – companies where you may fit in, not just the one’s that have job opening at an given time that hundreds will apply for. In years past, this was referred to as the “unadvertised job market”. A bad name in my opinion – better to call it the “opportunity market. Whatever one may call it, the fact is clear: companies do not need to be advertising or posting a position in order for you to contact them. Rather – if you have a talent you can contribute, reach out, connect and introduce yourself. You will also find that companies that continually recruit and evaluate potential applicants are the companies that tend to be most interested in finding and retaining the best talent. In other words, their culture is more conducive to employee engagement and development. </div>
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Create a “sell sheet” - make a list of all the above you identified, show others and get their feedback – the list may grow. This becomes your go-to-market planner – a tool to use to evaluate potential employers where you can contribute. Next – be a student of the market. Real about companies online and through media. Talk to those you know about companies that might know of where there could be a match.</div>
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And then – connect. Through LinkedIn or other resources, identify a potential contact and send your resume with a short intro email. Explain what you have learned about the company and how your skills, strengths and qualifications may be an asset. Ask for the opportunity to have a phone conversation or face-to-face meeting. This is marketing. This is “selling yourself”. This is defining yourself as an applicant who is focused and determined.</div>
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Sitting at home shotgunning resumes to online job postings and hoping something “sticks” isn’t job hunting. Job hunting is taking a strategic approach to both the market and yourself and connecting the two. That creates results. That creates opportunities. That puts you in control.</div>
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I hope you find this advice helpful. And thank you for reading this. - Dan</div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;">(Albany, NY, April 9, 2014) The Region’s job market remained consistently stronger this past seven days – the third week in a row - and is continuing to maintain over 2,000 job postings on average the past seven days. “ This is what we want to see as we start the 2nd quarter, the strongest quarter of the year for hiring. This past week’s national job report was good and this bodes well for the market overall”, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;">stated Dan Moran, President and Founder of Next–Act, a career transition management firm in Colonie. </span></div>
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The regional job market has been strong after a bit of a lull in March. “Many believe it was the weather and I tend to agree that this was an impact. Others believe it was the beginning of the full impact of the Affordable Health Care Act and employer confusion which leads to lower hiring activity, which I believe as well. In short, I do believe it was a combination of factors”. Moran also added that he is beginning to see some early signs of seasonal hiring as the weather breaks which should have a stronger impact on the numbers the next few weeks. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Next-Act, a division of DVG, Inc. is a career management & transition firm directed by Dan Moran, the Founder & President of the firm. Moran contributes over thirty years experience in career consulting, business and human resources management. In 2013, his firm will celebrate 25 years in business. Moran is noted for his expertise in helping today’s “boomers” move on to fulfilling second careers, while helping executives and professionals achieve their career goals. The firm also provides human resources consulting and corporate services to companies. Moran is also a certified facilitator for C.J. Hayden’s Get Clients Now! & Get Hired Now! programs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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other mental or physical result. This is often caused by one’s unique ability
to assume – assume – assume – themselves out of sleep and concentration. One assumes that this or that will happen –
and it may or may not – and that causes even more fear.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;">I am a
big fan of the book and thoughts around <i>The
Four Agreements</i> (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal/dp/1878424319">http://www.amazon.com/The-Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal/dp/1878424319</a>).
In this bestseller, </span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_athr_dp_sr_1?_encoding=UTF8&field-author=Don%20Miguel%20Ruiz&search-alias=books&sort=relevancerank"><span style="color: #012087; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Don Miguel Ruiz</span></a> cites
making assumptions as a real deterrent to growth. He believes (as so do I) that
making assumptions causes the mind to wander and not focus and leads one down a
path of the unknown and unproven and that sucks energy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">So then how do you best handle
change – when you don’t embrace it? <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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and managing your life and career through change requires new mindset, a deep
breath and an open mind – key requirements for successful change. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">First,
look at change in a new light. Change can bring:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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0f new strengths such as more self confidence<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you can accept this, see below for recommendations on how to better handle and
cope with change – practices you can start today:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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flexible and not rigid in your approach<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for your physical and emotional health to be better conditioned to accept
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your life & work flow by keeping
some kind of ‘routine’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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- be in touch with friends and social networks and don’t become a hermit under
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are experiencing stress, incorporate stress reduction techniques such as
mindfulness, meditation, breathing exercises, etc. Me – I take to the slopes or
hop on the treadmill!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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your focus and start a new wish list of new plans and goals to fit your new
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change and the challenges or opportunities that may be presented. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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deep breath - take it one step at a time and pledge to yourself not to be
overwhelmed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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are still finding it difficult, talk to someone – perhaps a counselor – who can
help you through this change. Of course, the type of change you are undergoing
would dictate the type of counselor. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and accept change – don’t resist it. The ability of one to morph and change
their life and career with changing economic and social conditions defines
leadership. The inability of one to morph and change leads to stagnation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--EndFragment--><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 9pt;">Your choice – and I
hope you embrace change. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 9pt;">And thank you for reading this - Dan </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b style="font-size: 10px;">Dan Moran</b></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana;"><b style="font-size: 10px;">President & Founder</b></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 10px;">Next-Act, Division of DVG, Inc.</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 10px;">Career Management & Transition Specialists</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 10px;">Corporate Management Services</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 10px;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: xx-small;"><i><span style="font-size: 10px;">Celebrating 26 years providing career & corporate management services in </span></i></span><i style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10px;">2014!</span></i></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 10px;">125 Wolf Road, Suite #128</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 10px;">Albany, NY 12205</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 10px;">Phone: 518-641-8968 </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 10px;"><a href="mailto:dmoran@next-act.com" style="color: purple;">dmoran@next-act.com</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;">(Albany, NY, April 2, 2014) While small, the Region’s job market grew again this past seven days and is maintaining at over 2,000 job postings on average the past seven days, which is healthy for this market. It appears that seasonal hiring has yet to start as well, so there should be stronger increases over the past few weeks. “ We are seeing consistency and job levels higher than the past few months which is a good sign for this time of the year. March was a rather flat month and may have attributed this to the weather which has been reported nationwide as well. We should see job counts continue to hold or gain as we enter the prime months for hiring – April through June”, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;">stated Dan Moran, President and Founder of Next–Act, a career transition management firm in Colonie. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Next-Act, a division of DVG, Inc. is a career management & transition firm directed by Dan Moran, the Founder & President of the firm. Moran contributes over thirty years experience in career consulting, business and human resources management. In 2013, his firm will celebrate 25 years in business. Moran is noted for his expertise in helping today’s “boomers” move on to fulfilling second careers, while helping executives and professionals achieve their career goals. The firm also provides human resources consulting and corporate services to companies. Moran is also a certified facilitator for C.J. Hayden’s Get Clients Now! & Get Hired Now! programs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">FINALLY – it appears that Spring has sprung. With Spring comes new life, new blossoms and to many, a renewal of their spirit, drive and energy. Many connect New Year’ s the right of passage so to speak. One commits themselves to making changes for the coming year. But sadly most resolutions fall by the way side.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">However, the spring renewal is different and that is when most <i>put their commitment they made back in January into action</i>.. I am a firm believer that the energy of spring drives people forward. Many in coaching call it a reinvention:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Am I describing you? Or someone you know?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">The definition of reinventing oneself is truly telling:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">reinvent yourself </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">–</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">definition</span></span></i></div>
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<i>To change the way that you behave or the things that you do so that people think of you as a different person</i><b> </b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;">(</span><i style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;">Source: Macmillian Dictionary)</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">If you are thinking that you don’t like your “vision” or need to make changes to it, you are ready for a reinvention for sure.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">The Three Steps Toward Your Reinvention – that you can start now!</span></b><b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">A reinvention of your life or career doesn’t happen overnight. It is a process. It might be to start with (and I highly recommend this) a personal & professional mission statement that <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>defines what you will be and how others will perceive you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">It could be a simple as: <i>To be in a career that provides the opportunity for me to truly help others in need directly or indirectly. In doing so, I will achieve a state of fulfillment finally, and be able to serve my community, faith and family with a smile.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;">(Albany, NY, March 26, 2014) After a bit of a lull, the job market in the Capital Region posted an incase the past seven days. It does appear that seasonal hiring is just beginning to take hold and this should continue as the weather improves “March has been and up and down month. Many are blaming this on the weather, and I tend to concur. Seasonal hiring was stalled. As well, employers just seemed a bit more reluctant to post new jobs in March. We didn't have a strong week since the last week of February but that appears to be changing, good for those in the job market for sure”, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;">stated Dan Moran, President and Founder of Next–Act, a career transition management firm in Colonie. </span></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: yellow; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">About Next-Act</span></b><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Next-Act, a division of DVG, Inc. is a career management & transition firm directed by Dan Moran, the Founder & President of the firm. Moran contributes over thirty years experience in career consulting, business and human resources management. In 2013, his firm will celebrate 25 years in business. Moran is noted for his expertise in helping today’s “boomers” move on to fulfilling second careers, while helping executives and professionals achieve their career goals. The firm also provides human resources consulting and corporate services to companies. Moran is also a certified facilitator for C.J. Hayden’s Get Clients Now! & Get Hired Now! programs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Dan Moranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16169983315488494463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160579290268486643.post-81194918304473490702014-03-23T00:30:00.000-07:002014-03-23T00:30:00.184-07:0040’s – 50’s 60’s: Lost Your Passion? In the “fog”? …..<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma;">“Nobody can go
back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new
ending”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>– Maria Robinson<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma;">Now more than
ever before, I hear from those who are in what I call, the “fog”. They know
they need a new direction in their life and career, but they are caught up in
the “stuff” of life that creates a fog and clouds forward thinking direction. They
know there is an “open door of opportunity” but they cannot see it let along
jump through it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma;">This becomes especially
true after a number of years in one career or job – or when considering
recareering for the future as you mature (that means get older) into your 40’s
– 50’s – 60’s. I really doesn’t matter where you came from, or what you did or
the industry you were in --- the fog affects all at some point. If I am
describing you, don’t feel bad – you are in the 70-80% of boomers or
second-career population who feel the same way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma;">The first step
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma;">Here is the
good news: There are opportunities – great opportunities out there – for those
who accept that it is okay to change what they have been doing and follow their
calling or passion. The sad fact is – many just do not accept the change.
That’s where some “coaching” or in other words, a swift kick in the rear end
helps. Left to our own devices, we would do the same old – same old, over and
over again until some radical defining moment event hits you square in the
face.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma;">Don’t let pride
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma;">Pride can be a
brain-killer. One example:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A very
successful person in his own company, told me he couldn’t sleep at night well
because his inability to determine his next direction (or Next-Act – could not
resist) kept his mind working when he should have been resting. It is okay not
to know – but not okay to let that situation continue.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma;">Better not to
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma;">Am I describing
where you are and what you are feeling? If so, high time to take charge – take
the controls and begin steering. It will be a relief knowing that you have made
the decision to change and then took action to begin that path out of the fog
and on to what you really want to do – on your terms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma;">1. Accept that
change is good.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma;">2. Commit to
being successful – on your terms. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma;">3. Give
yourself permission to succeed and do for yourself. Don’t let anyone get in
your way or tell you your can’t!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma;">Make today the
start of a new ending and chapter. Grow and excel – only you can do this for
yourself!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma;">And yes – get out
of the fog!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Tahoma;">And thank you
for reading this. – Dan<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Huh? What the heck does that mean – do more by doing less.</div>
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Yes – that is the idea. As workers and leaders, we are burdened by too many priorities – too many things to do and as a result, work consumes you and sucks the life out of you and that can affect all other parts of life – family, relationships, money and more.</div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: -webkit-center;">I was introduced to Dr. Tasha Eurich, author of </span><strong style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> </strong><a href="http://www.bankableleadership.com/" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Bankable Leadership: Happy People, Bottom Line Results, and the Power to Deliver Both</a><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 13px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">(which I am reading and highly recommend). Dr. Eurich, who is an organizational consultant and a self-proclaimed leadership geek, shared an article that clearly demonstrates why companies pile new work on and one, when they should be focusing on what is really critical, and taking things off the priority list to be more effective. As people, we do the same in out lives – too many priorities and not focusing on the real important priorities. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">Dr. Eurich calls this the<span style="color: #1155cc; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><b style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">OLT Principle</b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">, which stands for "one less thing". If you want your team to be more effective and happier, encourage them to ask 3 questions about any given task. One: Can it be focused or simplified? Two: Can we delegate it? Three: Can we stop doing this? Do you know a leader who has done this in a company – likely not. Have you done this in your own life – well you can and you will be happier, more productive and grow. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #fffefe; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">In her article, Dr. Eurich quotes studies that prove this point. </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">One </span><a href="http://www.haygroup.com/uk/downloads/details.aspx?id=28490" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">study</a><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> found that </span><em style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">half</em><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> of employees believe their current workload is unsustainable. </span><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2546755/Got-good-work-life-balance-HALF-British-workers-say-havent-40-admit-theyre-unhappy.html" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">As a result</a><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">, 33 percent of people start thinking about work the moment they wake up and 75 percent think about it until they go to sleep at night.</span></div>
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So whether you’re spending too much time at the office or taking your stress out on your family, allowing your job take over your life is a slippery slope of misery. More scientifically, research <a href="http://psycnet.apa.org/books/10474/007" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">shows</a> that workers who experience such conflict are less healthy, less happy, and more likely to engage in passive coping behaviors like overeating, drinking, or drugs. </div>
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<b>From Bankable Leadership and Dr. Eurich: Want your job to stop ruining your life? Here are three tips to end the madness:</b></div>
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<strong>Stop Wasting Time at Work</strong></div>
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More hours at work don’t always make us more productive. Think about a typical day in the office. You arrive, fire up your computer, and answer e-mail. Then maybe you wander down the hall to the coffee machine and leisurely pour a cup of coffee. You run into your friends and discuss last night’s football game. You wander back to your office, start a task, and get interrupted by a member of your team. And on it goes. By the time you leave at <span style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px;">7:00 p.m.</span>, you might have had only five to six productive hours. Do you ever wonder if there’s a better way?</div>
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We live in a society where the number of hours we spend at work can be a barometer for our self-worth. B<em>ecause I spend twelve hours per day at work, </em>we think, <em>I must be important and valuable</em>. This reasoning is dangerous and illogical. It is not a crime to do things efficiently; if you can get the same result in eight hours versus ten and spend two more hours with your family, do it! </div>
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<strong>Harness the Power of Power Breaks</strong></div>
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Just like Jim discovered, being tethered to your e-mail 24/7 isn’t a good idea. <a href="http://news.illinois.edu/WebsandThumbs/Lleras,Alejandro/Lleras_sdarticle-17.pdf" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">One study</a> examined the effect of uninterrupted work on our ability to focus. The researchers asked two groups of students to complete a forty-minute task that required concentration. One group simply completed the task. The other group was asked to stop the task and memorize a set of numbers at three points wile they completed it.</div>
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The results were striking. Even though the second group spent <em>less</em> time on the task, they performed better. Viewing the numbers served as a “power break”: something that let them briefly turn their attention from the task to something else.</div>
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Similarly, power breaks from work help us perform better. Certainty, it’s not easy to take a three-week vacation and lock your phone in the hotel safe. But at a minimum, carve out evenings and weekends to escape your “technology tether.” Perhaps you can’t unplug every evening—then aim for three evenings per week. If you have to work on a <span style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px;">Saturday</span>, don’t work <span style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px;">on Sunday</span>. Find what works for you.</div>
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There’s a great deal of evidence that exercise reduces stress—in particular, high-intensity workouts have proven effective in <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2376838" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">reducing anxiety</a>. And recent research suggests that exercise actually decreases work-family conflict. In a <a href="http://blogs.hbr.org/2014/01/how-regular-exercise-helps-you-balance-work-and-family/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">study</a> of 476 workers, Russell Clayton and his colleagues found that people who exercised regularly had less conflict between work and home. Why? They argue that exercise can be a powerful way to “psychologically detach from work.”</div>
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So, it will pay off to keep your New Year’s resolution to exercise more—not only will you look better in your jeans, you’ll have a more balanced life!</div>
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Thank you Dr. Eurich for your advice, and I hope you will heed it. It is all about taking control of your life and work, and determining to change and fix what is broken. When you do, you will be in power and control, and not be controlled. Start today! And thank you for reading this. - Dan</div>
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PS: Want a copy: Books can be ordered at <u><a href="http://bankableleadership.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">BankableLeadership.com</a></u>. To connect with Dr. Eurich, please visit <u><a href="http://twitter.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Twitter.com</a></u> and <u>Linkedin<u></u>.com. </u></div>
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Dan Moranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16169983315488494463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160579290268486643.post-29974129185356986902014-03-09T00:30:00.000-08:002014-03-09T00:30:03.513-08:00Game On – The Time is NOW<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">“<a href="http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/r/roberthsc401813.html"><span style="color: windowtext; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">High achievers spot rich opportunities swiftly, make big
decisions quickly and move into action immediately. Follow these principles and
you can make your dreams come true.”.</span></a></span></i><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;"> - </span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><a href="http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/r/robert_h_schuller.html"><span style="color: windowtext; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Robert H. Schuller</span></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">Over the past several years, the country was in the throws
of the recession – a recession the depth of which many of us will hopefully
never see again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over the past few
years, we have seen some recovery – albeit small and often not consistent – but
recovery. Some have taken advantage of this and launched their search for a new
job or career; others haven’t – yet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fast forward 2014 …<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">If you have been holding back waiting for the “right” time
– it is now. The job market – especially in our region – is the best we have
seen for seven years. It isn’t where we were before the recession, but growing
it seems each week. We live in a bit of a “bubble” here in the Capital Region,
fueled by a stable public sector workforce and technology development (Nanotech
et al). And this isn’t likely to change soon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">So Game On – Now. The wait is over. The economy is improving.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Employers are hiring in our Region and as
well, across New York State.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unemployment
continues to shrink. More and more of my clients are finding jobs – great jobs.
Employers however do voice one huge concern: They are concerned that they
cannot find potential employees who have the skills and attitude to prosper in
their company. It is a problem – but I see it as an opportunity for you
perhaps!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">Time to get off the
sidelines – reengage in your career.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">I have five questions for you to think about and help you
identify <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">if </i>and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">how ready</i> you are for a change. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Are
you simply working for a paycheck, or are <i>you energized by your career</i>? </span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Yes </span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5160579290268486643" name="Check2"></a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"> No</span></li>
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you have the “Monday Morning Blues” and wish you didn’t have to go to
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">If you answered yes to two questions, you are ready for a
change in the direction of your career and certainly your job. Answered yes to
three --- you need to engage now and begin. Answered four or five – you are
disconnected from your career life and likely this is impacting other parts of
your life as well. You must move on or make a radical change in the manner in
which you work.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">What to do next?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">It’s so easy to say just move on … but how and what do you
do? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Three critical steps: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">Identify
your ideal career and job – this is absolutely critical before you do
anything else. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<br /></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">Develop
your contact and/or target list – begin networking now. Seventy to eighty percent
of jobs are found through networking. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<br /></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">Commit
to action --- simply thinking about change won’t work – you need a plan of
accountability. With my clients, I use the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Next-Act ActionNow</i>! program, which provides clear and
measurable daily and weekly actions to drive results and progress. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></span></li>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">Ready for a change? It is time. Thinking about it isn’t
proactive – committing and doing something – now that is active. Do it now! Good
luck!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">And thank you for reading this. - Dan<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #131313; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;">“Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.”</span></i><span style="color: #131313; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-themecolor: text1;">― <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/570218.Dalai_Lama_XIV"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Dalai Lama XIV</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">A recent survey released by the Siena Research Institute
showed some real good news – and bad news for Region when it comes to optimism
and workplace issues. The survey is conducted across New York State to gauge
CEO confidence and optimism and to identify issues that are hurting business.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">First – the good news<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">CEO’s in our Region were the most optimistic of any region
in New York State as they looked forward and this is indeed encouraging and
will lead to continued job growth, if history bears true. This is fueled by the
economic development in the region from Nano tech and the supply chain that
services this business as well as the growth of small and mid-sized businesses.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">And the bad news<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">Regulations are killing business and NYS is deemed to be
most difficult to operate a business within. In the survey, only 28% of CEO’s
said that they would remain in NYS if that had to do it all over again. That
means 72% would not have a business in the State. It looks like the campaign
and advertising strategy that NY is <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Open
For Business</i> needs some work. Of course, taxes continue to be a major
problem and this has been the same for years. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">And now, the concerns<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">CEO’s, in addition to citing taxes and regulations, are
deeply concerned over the quality and preparedness of today’s workforce. I have
heard from many employers who tell me that they cannot find the people they
need to fill open jobs and this is very concerning.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">But it
goes deeper as this survey reported. In the survey, it was reported that 68% of
the region’s CEO’s found that recent job applicants have fair or poor writing
skills, and this is one level shocking but on another, understandable how this
has occurred. With the advent of digital communication and specifically
Facebook and Twitter, quality of writing skills – and spelling for sure – has
suffered. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">Other
concerns they cited about today’s workforce were:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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communication<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">As I
have said, we are not SmallBany anymore and our region is on the world stage.
It is clear that educators, parents and the business community must address
these issues or the lights could go out on the world stage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10.0pt;">While
we should be happy for the optimism in the region and I am for sure, we should
also be saddened and concerned over the state of our workforce. Knowing these
facts is just the beginning – now time to do something about it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>For Information: Dan Moran 518<span style="color: #1f497d;">- </span>641-8968<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Job Market Rebounds – Signs of Spring? </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;">(Albany, NY, February 26, 2014) Is there signs of Spring – might be says Dan Moran who tracks the job market regionally, statewide and nationally. Job postings in our market were strong this past week, and the same is true for other NYS markets. “ We have seen a good jump in job postings this past seven days across all the sectors I track. In our Region, postings were up and in other NYS markets, the same. The spring months – March through June are critical and strong job numbers set the stage of 2014. The indicators are pointing to a strong spring and the financial markets are supporting this”, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">stated Dan Moran, President and Founder of Next–Act, a career transition management firm in Colonie. </span></div>
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“In addition, a recent survey by the Siena Research Institute indicates strong optimism on the part of regional CEO’s as we enter into the spring months – and that is very important. Optimism develops jobs and that is what every region needs”, continued Moran. “ When Spring hits, the region will respond – sharply!”. </div>
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<b><span style="background-color: yellow; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">About Next-Act</span></b><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Next-Act, a division of DVG, Inc. is a career management & transition firm directed by Dan Moran, the Founder & President of the firm. Moran contributes over thirty years experience in career consulting, business and human resources management. In 2013, his firm will celebrate 25 years in business. Moran is noted for his expertise in helping today’s “boomers” move on to fulfilling second careers, while helping executives and professionals achieve their career goals. The firm also provides human resources consulting and corporate services to companies. Moran is also a certified facilitator for C.J. Hayden’s Get Clients Now! & Get Hired Now! programs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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"<i> It doesn't matter which side of the fence you get off on sometimes. What matters most is getting off. You cannot make progress without making decisions". - Jim Rohn</i></div>
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There are times in life - and especially during your career - when you make a decision, and it was the wrong decision to make. Perhaps picking the wrong job - or the wrong career. Perhaps a financial decision, a relationship decision.</div>
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As more people feel more confident about the job market and themselves, that are actively evaluating new opportunities - and that is good for sure!</div>
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At the same time, they often experience angst - the angst of perhaps making the wrong decision, taking the wrong job or going down the wrong path in their carer. Sometimes people can shake off this inability to make a decisions; sometimes it paralyzes them. I hear this in my practice all the time: "<i>… Dan – what if I make a mistake and choose the wrong job?”</i> Does it happen – yes. Can it be corrected – yes.</div>
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It is important to know – and accept – that you can't be right 100% of the time (even though at times we think we just can't be wrong). An old business associate once told me that it was his goal, as they were lowering in him the ground when he passes, to have been right 51% of the time: more often right than wrong. That is something to think about. <span style="font-size: 7.9px;">Most any wrong decision can be corrected. It just takes the courage to admit - I was wrong. That is the hardest part - just accepting that. If you know you made the wrong decision - or find yourself in a job situation that just isn't right - correct it - fast. Talk to your manager. Talk to your spouse or significant other and get their input and support. And then act - swiftly -- so you can be free of the angst and move on. People understand that other make mistakes – it is not career ending.</span></div>
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You are not obligated to work for anyone – if fact you are empowered to work where you want to as our state is an employment-at-will state. Works the other way too – an employer can let someone go at any time and for any reason or no reason. If you have made a critical job choice or career mistake, take action to correct it by looking for a new job, validate your career choice and get professional help if you find your self stuck.</div>
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There are no guarantees in making a decision, no matter how hard you try to eliminate all risks. After all, if it was a certainty, it would not be called a decision.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;">(Albany, NY, February 19, 2014) The job market in the region, state and nationally dropped very slightly as the President’s Day holiday and winter breaks started in many areas which always has an impact on the market.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;"> “ When you have one fewer day of work and therefore job activity we always see a light lower result in the number of new jobs in the market. However, the market isn’t showing the wide swings of results – one week way up and the next week a sudden drop in the number of job postings. This is good news because it signals consistency . The bad news side – the number of jobs in all sectors of the country are still far below than before the recession. Nationally the market is still off 45-50% from pre-recession. In our Region, the market is off 25-30%. However, to the job seeker – don’t get caught up in the numbers as there are excellent jobs in the market and employers are concerned that they cant find skilled workers to meet their needs and than spells opportunity!”, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">stated Dan Moran, President and Founder of Next–Act, a career transition management firm in Colonie. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">National Job Market</span></b><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Next-Act, a division of DVG, Inc. is a career management & transition firm directed by Dan Moran, the Founder & President of the firm. Moran contributes over thirty years experience in career consulting, business and human resources management. In 2013, his firm will celebrate 25 years in business. Moran is noted for his expertise in helping today’s “boomers” move on to fulfilling second careers, while helping executives and professionals achieve their career goals. The firm also provides human resources consulting and corporate services to companies. Moran is also a certified facilitator for C.J. Hayden’s Get Clients Now! & Get Hired Now! programs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“<a href="http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/t/tonyrobbin148131.html"><span style="color: windowtext; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Live with passion!</span></a>”</span></i><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> - <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="color: #262626; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><a href="http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/t/tony_robbins.html"><span style="color: #000099; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Tony Robbins</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Capital Region Living Magazine (<a href="http://www.crlmag.com/">www.crlmag.com</a>) , in it’s upcoming issue, will
recognize three local individuals with the distinction – <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">People to Watch</i>. This is an honor to be recognized as a rising and influential
star in the community and I congratulate the three that have been honored:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<li><span style="color: #343434; font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #343434; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b>Aliki Serras, Owner, Reel Seafood Company</b></span></li>
<li><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #343434; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="color: #343434; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Kathy
Sheehan, Mayor of Albany</span></b></li>
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Mitchell, President, Capital Region
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What is common among
those destined to grow and prosper – to be a person to watch?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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I was asked that question the other day. The easy answers
would be money, luck or other on-the-surface assessment.<o:p></o:p></div>
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But that is not the case. From my experience, high-achievers
have discovered the secrets in how they drive themselves and relate to others.
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">They define their own
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They do not wait for others to define their destiny; they do
it on their own. They have a plan – a plan for life – and they work it each and
everyday. As they grow and morph, they change the plan<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- they are open to change.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">They are resilient<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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When they fall down, they jump right back up, dust off their
boots, and off they go, learning from the experience. They don’t wallow in the
“oh gosh look what happened to me” – they move forward. They don’t live in past
history – they can’t change history so why let it hold them back (and we know
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Focused each and every day. Focused on the positives and the
opportunities. Proactive in solving challenges. Focus brings clarity and with
clarity one can truly pursue their dreams and goals. Lack of clarity is like
jogging in a cloud – you moving but you don’t know where.<b><o:p> </o:p></b></div>
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They give back – to people or the community in one way or
another. They see how they can help, and rather than say they are going to do
something to help, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">they do it.</i> Giving
back defines one’s brand of caring and contributing, and this is very valuable.
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Achievement can be defined in many ways. It may be in
business, with family, in the community or in an area of interest. Whatever,
achievement is paramount in a winners mind – they strive for it always.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their achievements can be big; they can be
small. In their mind, when they achieve, they move forward. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">They connect<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Connections are powerful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Winners connect whenever possible; they value their connections and
protect them in a manner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Networking
yields connections and winners network always building meaningful relationships
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">They have passion – <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">in my opinion the most defining
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Achievers have passion for what they do or they would not do
it. Their passion fuels their success. One must have passion for the work they
do in order to be happy and fulfilled. Devoid of passion work becomes a money
chase – and that becomes wearing over time.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It is so alarming to hear of the number of people engaged in
work in some way who do not have passion for what they do. They become
disengaged, discontented and disenfranchised. And – they are not happy and that
affects all parts of their life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I see many
of these people in my practice. But what is encouraging? They know it – and
they are committed to doing something to change their situation and discover
their ideal path in career. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Determining if what you think you are passionate about is
really so is very important. One can have a false lead without validating their
passion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From Richard Chang’s book <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Passion Plan</i> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(<a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Passion-Plan-Richard-Chang/dp/0787955981/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392332525&sr=8-1&keywords=passion+plan">http://www.amazon.com/The-Passion-Plan-Richard-Chang/dp/0787955981/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392332525&sr=8-1&keywords=passion+plan</a>)
comes ten questions that can help determine this for you. Simply answer each
question with a simple Yes or No. The more questions you answer with a yes –
the stronger the passion is to you. <u>But you must be truthful and honest with
yourself</u>! Have fun:<o:p></o:p></div>
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engaged in the activity?</span></i><span style="color: #535353; font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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capabilities when engaged in it?</span></i><span style="color: #535353; font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #535353; font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">6. Is your enthusiasm for it
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<i><span style="color: #535353; font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">7. Do you feel more confident or
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<i><span style="color: #535353; font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">9. Do others rally around you or want
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passion. And thank you for reading this. - Dan<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: small;">(Albany, NY, February 12, 2014) The job market in the region, state and nationally was basically flat the past seven days, consistent with national reports. “ After some strong positive signs the last few weeks, the job market went flat this past week, consistent with the national reports on lower job growth which is indeed concerning. Employers have slowed posting new positions and this is usually the direct impact of market uncertainty. The January hiring report released last Friday was, at best, anemic for sure; this may be weighing heavily on the employer market and therefore new job postings”, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">stated Dan Moran, President and Founder of Next–Act, a career transition management firm in Colonie. </span></div>
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“As I stated previously, if there is continued turmoil in the financial markets, we will need to watch this carefully as market turmoil usually results in a slowdown in hiring which we have seen this past week for sure. On top of this, employers continue to be very concerned about the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and there is so much uncertainty over the impact; this is clearly affecting hiring and our local surveys show this as well”. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Next-Act, a division of DVG, Inc. is a career management & transition firm directed by Dan Moran, the Founder & President of the firm. Moran contributes over thirty years experience in career consulting, business and human resources management. In 2013, his firm will celebrate 25 years in business. Moran is noted for his expertise in helping today’s “boomers” move on to fulfilling second careers, while helping executives and professionals achieve their career goals. The firm also provides human resources consulting and corporate services to companies. Moran is also a certified facilitator for C.J. Hayden’s Get Clients Now! & Get Hired Now! programs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: georgia, serif; line-height: 18px;">“Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don't.” - </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: georgia, serif; line-height: 18px;">— </span><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4491185.Steve_Maraboli" style="background-color: white; color: #666600; font-family: georgia, serif; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;">Steve Maraboli</a></i></div>
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You are one of the 88% of workers whose job responsibilities have changed as compared to three years ago. USA TODAY, in a survey (CEB Succession Management Survey of 23,000 senior leaders/managers), found that 88% of respondents reported that their job responsibilities have increased. 88% is very high, but not surprising. During the recession, many were asked to do more with less and often requiring:</div>
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This is the way work is developing post-recession. People are asked to do more with less and no compensation appropriate to the increased responsibilities. And it won’t change anytime soon as companies are hiring only when absolutely necessary and will work their staff harder to stretch their payroll dollars. Is it wrong? That is open to discussion. In my opinion, there is a limit – and we are at the brink of that limit. The limit is when personal lives are affected – families, community and health. They are the “biggies”: and when affected, one needs to ask –<i> is it worth it? </i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">If you are in this<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> boat </span><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">–</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"> don</span>’<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">t work from a point of fear:</span></span></span></div>
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<li>Look to streamline the work you do – if acceptable to the company.</li>
<li>Move on – yup, the big one. If worked like a dog, take your bone elsewhere. Pounding one to work, work, work is disrespectful. And as I have always said, if you are disrespected, move on – and fast!</li>
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