Attitude is Everything

“To love what you do and feel that it matters—how could anything be more fun?”

- Katherine Graham

  

As I talk to candidates and clients it never ceases to amaze me how many people are not are happy, satisfied or in any way fulfilled with their jobs or careers. Over the years I have learned that happiness or comfort is a state of mind. Having spent a number of years in the Army and many nights in a pup tent sleeping on the ground I learned that I could be quite happy and comfortable if I was dry and had something to eat. On the other hand in the corporate world I could be dry and have a lot to eat and not be happy or comfortable. It is simply a matter of your attitude and how you react to your environment.

 

I have been an executive recruiter for 35 plus years and have been through four downturns in the economy; and to say the least, the past 36 months have been the most difficult and trying of my career! However, I know that my ultimate goal as a recruiter is to improve the lives of the clients and candidates I work with on a daily basis. Only I can control my attitude and how I look at the current state of affairs.

 

If the clients and candidates that I speak to on a daily basis would just take a moment to really stop and think about what they can control, they would be in a better place. They should realize that they cannot control the economy, the weather, and perhaps what others think or feel or say about them. However, what each and everyone of can control is how they look at things and how they react to them. If you control your own thoughts, words, and actions you will find that your attitude will become positively contagious to those around you.

 

I can be reached at 973-627-1888 or lance@rpssearchgroup.com

Lance

 Worry or Take Control

“If you can't sleep, then get up and do something instead of lying there and worrying. It's the worry that gets you, not the loss of sleep.”

Dale Carnegie

Dale Carnegie was born in 1888 in Missouri and was educated at Warrensburg State Teachers College. As a salesman he traveled to New York and began teaching communications classes to adults. In 1912 his world-famous course was born. Carnegie is known for many best sellers including “How to Win Friends and Influence People.”

The past few years have been, to say the least, troubling. There is no doubt in my mind that layoffs, job changes, employee staffing needs have caused many of you to worry about those very same issues. We cannot control everything that happens in our lives sp I might suggest following Carnegie’s quote and take control of the things that are within your control.

If I can be of assistance in any way, please use the following link to schedule a time for us to have a short chat. I am here to serve your needs either as a client or candidate.

https://www.timetrade.com/book/HVY2P

Lance

 

“Discipline is the difference between goals and accomplishments.”

-- Jim Rohn

Jim Rohn was a motivational speaker and a sales trainer. His quote above is one of many that are geared to goals and accomplishments.

During my 35 plus years as an executive recruiter, I have had the opportunity to follow the careers of many professionals who have developed into the “A” players of their industry. It is not difficult to see that it was discipline and focus that set these individuals apart and put them in the “A” player category.  Every time I talk to these “A” players I hear success in their voices. I see leadership in their actions and their accomplishments are the exclamation point on their career.

“A” players are the hidden talent that “A” managers want to hire and I like to represent   “A” players.

 

 Lance

 “To love what you do and feel that it matters—how could anything be more fun?”

- Katherine Graham

 As I talk to candidates and clients it never ceases to amaze me how many people are not happy, satisfied or in any way fulfilled with their jobs or careers. Over the years I have learned that happiness and comfort is a state of mind. Having spent 15 years in the Army and many nights in a tent sleeping on the ground I realized that I was happy and comfortable if I was dry and had something to eat. On the other hand, in the corporate world, I could be dry and have a lot to eat and not be happy or comfortable. It is simply a matter of my attitude and how I react to my environment.
I have been doing executive search for 35 plus years and have been through four downturns in the economy; and to say the least, the past 3 years have been the most difficult and trying of my career! However, I know that my goal as a recruiter is to improve the lives of the clients and candidates I work with daily. Only I can control my attitude and how I look at the current situation.

If you take a moment to stop and think about what you can control you will be in a better place. You cannot control the economy, the weather, and perhaps what others think, feel, or say about you. However, what each one of you can control is how you look at things and how you react to them. By controlling your thoughts, words, and actions you will find that your attitude will become positively contagious to those around you.

If you would like to have a short chat with me about your career I can be reached at 973-627-1888

Lance

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Hard Skills versus Soft Skills

 

What is the difference between hard skills and soft skills? Hard skills refer to the job-related knowledge and abilities that a person needs to perform his or her job duties effectively. Soft skills, on the other hand, are the personal qualities that help a person thrive in the workplace.  Both skill sets are important in the workplace but it has become apparent that many hiring managers want to know about a person's soft skills. Hard skills can be learned or trained while soft skills are part of your personality.

To learn more simply go on the web and ask about hard skills versus soft skills.  You may find that you have many more skills that you were not aware of.

 

 "If you can't sleep, then get up and do something instead of lying there and worrying. It's the worry that gets you, not the loss of sleep.”

Dale Carnegie

The above quote hit home for me. There are many times that I awaken at 3 am and worry about the candidate going on an interview or a scheduled call with a client to discuss a pending or existing assignment. I now look back on those times and realize that if I had done what Carnegie suggested in this quote, I could have been much more productive and free of worry.
I might suggest following Carnegie’s quote and take charge of the things that are within your control. These worries might include resume preparation, job or career change, possible relocation and staffing needs.

If so, please feel free to get in touch with me through LinkedIn or via e-mail

Lance Incitti
lance@rpssearchgroup.com

 The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time. “       -  Abraham Lincoln