It has
been an interesting few weeks …
After the
“slumber” of the holidays, the “world” has appeared to wake up! Many business
owners I have talked to are amazed at the significant uptick in business they
have seen in the past two weeks. And I join that crowd. It is always active in
January in my business as people wake up after their slumber and begin to take
action in relation to their job or career.
But this
year has been different. Active would not be the right word – “open the flood
gates” is a better description.
Why? People
are more confident. The economy continues to improve and the job market is
stronger here in our region, statewide and nationally. I know there are many
who would disagree – but the numbers are the numbers – it is much better, but
not where we need the job market to be. We still have lingering unemployment
issues – long-term unemployment, a mismatch of skills available and the
employer’s needs, etc. Last month’s national job report is a shining example.
Nevertheless,
the signs are there that if one is disenchanted with their career path, not
engaged in their work or not liking their job, now is the time to begin making
changes.
Given
what is happening, I thought it timely to discuss the difference between those
who just work for a paycheck, and those achieving leadership in their career. I
think this is very important as I see over and over again people who were fed
up with one job, jumped to another and found they were still not engaged,
passionate or achieving. In short, they haven’t achieved their “fit”.
Over the
years, I have conducted my own informal survey of those truly successful in
their career to determine the common factors. I write about this in my book,
and would once again like to review with you. I call the factors the Four – P’s
Understanding the Four P’s of
Career Success
The big
question – what does one look for where they will find success? It isn’t just
pay, or skills or experiences that count. To be truly successful, you must connect. I have learned over the years the
Four-P’s that define success in a job
or career. When you find your Four- P
fit, you will find success. Those truly
deem successful in their mind are:
- They are Positive
– If you are positive about what you do, you will enjoy it and you will
excel. If not in a positive role or workplace, you won’t connect. You
won’t be happy, and it will show to others, and your performance will
reflect this too.
- They have Purpose
– Successful workers go to work everyday because they serve a purpose, and
that may be to their family, to the community, environment or some other
cause. They identify with it, and this drives success.
- They see Potential
– Rather than seeing obstacles to hold them back, they see potential
in what they are doing, and they strive toward it – always and everyday.
They don’t let small stuff get in the way – they work around it. They find
a reason to do, rather than not do something or pursue an opportunity.
- Above all, they have Passion – You may have heard the quote by Dale Carnegie:
"You never achieve success unless you like what you are doing".
It is so true. Those truly
successful in their career and in their life have passion for what they do.
They have a burning desire to achieve, to grow or to contribute. They are not
working for pay or a pension; they are working because they love what they do.
That defines the difference between many: Some
work for just pay – others work for their cause.
If you are in the midst of a job or career
change voluntarily, or have lost your job due to layoff, closure or some other
reason, reflect on what is your best connection (your Four-P fit), commit to finding the career and job that will allow
you to achieve these factors.
If you do, you will as Confucius states: Choose a job you love, and you
will never have to work a day in your life”.
And thank you, as always, for reading
this. – Dan
Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act, Division of DVG, Inc.
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