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Gary Patton

Generation Y: The New Kind of Workforce - 0 views

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shared by Gary Patton on 28 Jan 12 - No Cached
  • Fifty percent of world population is under 30 years old.
  • They are digital natives
  • It seems that money isn’t one of the primary motivators for this generation.
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 28 Jan 12
       
      Given the context of immutable human nature, I'm NOT buying this one. But, I'll stand to be corrected as more Gen Ys grow to maturity and more responsibilities in our cruel, hard world of student loans in the context of family commitments.
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  • Generation Y: The New Kind of Workforce
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 28 Jan 12
       
      If you're just entering the work force or applying for a new job, don't make the terrible mistake of 64% of college students who ask about their prospective empoyer's social media usage policies in the middle of their job interviews. Approximately 24% also foolishly say it would be a key factor in accepting the offer. If you want to use social media when you're supposed to be working, unless you're being hired to make business posts for you're empoyer, set up your own company because the business world is NOT going to accomodate your preferences on their dime!
  • Cisco recently published its Connected World Report, the results of which are quite shocking.
  • Out of 2,800 college students and young professionals under the age of 30 and hailing from 14 countries, approximately one in three said he/she would prioritize social media freedom, device flexibility and work mobility over salary in accepting a job offer.
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 28 Jan 12
       
      Please note, I'm using red to highligt these statements because of the total lack of wisdom in these behaviours, in my opinion! And I'm the first to admit that I'm an ole guy! But, 45 years of business and industry experince as a consultant has got to warn you ...a little, at least, that I may be correct. gfp
  • 64% of college students asks about social media usage policies during job interviews
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 28 Jan 12
       
      If you want to use social media when you're supposed to be working, unless you're being hired to make business posts for you're empoyer, set up your own company because the business world is NOT going to accomodate your preferences on their dime!
  • approximately 24% says it would be a key factor in accepting the offer.
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 28 Jan 12
       
      This is an incredible comment on the lack of wisdom and the sense of entitlement that too many parents of GenY's have inculcated in them, in my opinion. In 2012's and future difficult job markets where few will have the kinds of fulltime jobs prior generations had, this is unbelievably unwise.
  • A Generation Y and Facebook study done by Millennial Branding and Identified shows that Gen-Yers are using their personal networks and profiles as an extension of their professional personality. Even though they are using Facebook to mostly socialize with family and friends, they are inadvertently blending the two.
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 28 Jan 12
       
      And when you're asked to prove the value-added you are bringing to your organization by this currently ozymoronic blend, you'll be OK ONLY have you have solid, verifiable proof that you're adding value. Otherwise, you'll probably be fired! The market's full of others who will do it the way most CEOs still want it done ...without attitude or compalining. You can change your organization's culture when you are rewarded, for your value-adding in the way your boss wants it done, by being promoted to senior management. In the meantime: "Do it their way!" ...not Frank Sinatra's recommended "my way"!
  • They are job hopping multiple times in their careers.
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 28 Jan 12
       
      What's the big deal here! It's only members of GenAncient and too many empoyeees in bureaucracies and unions who stayed with one or two organizations thoughout their working life. I started work after University in 1966 and have changed career directions about 10 times even after setting up my own company in 1984 ...when many GenY's weren't even born!
  • If large corporations want to remain competitive, they need to aggressively recruit Gen-Y workers
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 28 Jan 12
       
      And if GenYs are S-M-A-R-T, they'll resist any allures to get into big business. Set up your own company and retain a measure of freedom. "Rich Dad" in Robert Kiyosaki's "Rich Dad; Poor Dad" wass right on with his advice to students now and in the forseeable future. And if you don't know what that advice was, your in trouble in the 21st Century economy that I foresee.
  • These studies show that if companies want to retain young talent, they need to display trust in their young workforce and allow Gen-Yers to operate entrepreneurially within the corporation by giving them control over their time and activities.
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 28 Jan 12
       
      While I agree this is accurate for many young people who control their attitude and sense of entitlement, most senior managements don't buy this and they currently run the business world. So get over it for now if you want a job-job! Your best route however is: "Set up your own shop ASAP ..or get with the program!!" ~ gfp '42™
  • social network usage is more of a lifestyle to young employees than a distraction.
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 28 Jan 12
       
      And every boss that reads this line is saying: "So what?"
Abbygail Lopez

A Pool of Photography Job Opportunities - 1 views

started by Abbygail Lopez on 27 Jan 13 no follow-up yet
Gary Patton

The Art of Asking Questions - Ron Ashkenas - Harvard Business Review - 0 views

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shared by Gary Patton on 28 Nov 11 - No Cached
  • But asking questions effectively is a major underlying part of a manager's job
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 28 Nov 11
       
      I'd argue effective questioning is everyone's job and a major life ...not just business... skill! It "blows my mind" that theis powerful relationship communication skill is not taught at school. But then, some argue, that John Dewey, one of the Founders of the Humanist Society and principal author of the "Humanist Manifesto"
  • three areas where improved "questioning" can strengthen managerial effectiveness
  • Good managers therefore are always asking themselves and others about what they could do better or differently.
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 28 Nov 11
       
      Both getting and giving good feedback is another major life-skill challenge for many of us. Ask me for my S-M-A-R-TBriefing™ on each of these life-skills because ... "All feedback you get or, better, can encourage, is helpful and able to assist you irrespective of it being complimentary, contrarian or contentious!"~ gfp '42™
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  • Many managers don't know how to probe the thought process of their subordinates, colleagues, and bosses — and instead make assumptions about the basis of their actions. And when those assumptions are wrong, all sorts of dysfunctional patterns can be created.
  • probing needs to be in the spirit of accelerating progress, illuminating unconscious assumptions and solving problems
  • many of the best managers I've seen have an uncanny ability to engage in Socratic dialogue that helps people reach their own conclusions about what can be done to improve a plan or project, which of course leads to much more ownership and learning.
  • Asking these questions in a way that does not trigger defensiveness and that is seen as constructive is an important skill for managers.
  • Gary Patton on 28 Nov 11
     
    Few of us are effective questioners. And being good at the skill of asking questions effectively is not just a major underlying part of a manager's job as is the focus in this excellent article. I'd argue effective questioning is everyone's job and a major life ...not just business... skill! A major life challenge of many of us is that we don't know how to probe the thought process of our bosses, colleagues, friends, neighbours ...and especially our partners and other relatives. Instead we make ill-informed and unwise assumptions about the basis of their actions and behaviours. And when those assumptions are wrong ...as they usually are..., all sorts of dysfunctional patterns can result. gfp (2011-11-23)
  • Gary Patton on 28 Nov 11
     
    Discover in this article why what you weren't taught in school can be a major draw-back in your career and life!
Gary Patton

"How Jesus Followers Must Work On Their Jobs" - Bible Gateway - 0 views

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shared by Gary Patton on 08 Oct 12 - No Cached
  • Colossians 3:22-24
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 08 Oct 12
       
      "How Jesus Followers Must Work On Their Jobs & In All Activities of Their Lives" Colossians 3:23-24 confirm clearly the only way a Jesus Followers can do the things God planned for her/him before the beginning of time and please Him! GaryFPatton (gfp '42™ 2012-08-15)
  • Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord.
  • Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters
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  • you know that you will receive an inheritance(A) from the Lord as a reward.
  • It is the Lord Christ you are serving
  • Gary Patton on 08 Oct 12
     
    "How Jesus Followers Must Work On Their Jobs And In All Activities of Their Lives" Colossians 3:23-24 confirms clearly the only way a Jesus Followers can do the things God planned for her/him before the beginning of time and please Him! GaryFPatton (gfp '42™ 2012-08-15)
Gary Patton

Gen Y Redefines Career Success (and They're Not Sorry) « The Savvy Intern by ... - 0 views

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shared by Gary Patton on 04 Mar 13 - No Cached
  • Gary Patton on 04 Mar 13
     
    "Whether or not you are Gen Y, don't be an actor(ess) in someone else's play or believe that a job-job will provide you any measure of security ...any more!" ~ gfp '42™
Abbygail Lopez

Hiring The Most Creative Photographer - 1 views

When I started with my landscaping business, I had a hard time looking for photographers who can perfectly capture my beautiful garden and other landscape materials to be displayed in my website. G...

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Gary Patton

Generation Y: The New Kind of Workforce - 0 views

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shared by Gary Patton on 28 Jan 12 - No Cached
  • Generation Y: The New Kind of Workforce
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 28 Jan 12
       
      If you're just entering the work force or applying for a new job, don't make the terrible mistake of 64% of college students who ask about their prospective empoyer's social media usage policies in the middle of their job interviews. Approximately 24% also foolishly say it would be a key factor in accepting the offer. If you want to use social media when you're supposed to be working, unless you're being hired to make business posts for you're empoyer, set up your own company because the business world is NOT going to accomodate your preferences on their dime!
Thomas Claire

Marg Hobby - Health and Wellness Australia - 0 views

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shared by Thomas Claire on 15 Oct 14 - Cached
  • Thomas Claire on 15 Oct 14
     
    Marg Hobby Health and Life Coach Adelaide are doing a great job by providing consultation to the people of Adelaide. Margret's Life coaching sessions are proving very helpful and improving Health and wellness in Australia.
Henry Jaxx

Learn It From The Expert - 1 views

started by Henry Jaxx on 21 Nov 12 no follow-up yet
Felipp Crawly

Thank You OPS - 1 views

I would like to thank Onward Process Solutions for providing me with a highly dedicated Virtual Sales Assistant who is friendly and highly skilled. Hence, I do not have to micromanage Anna because...

started by Felipp Crawly on 03 Jan 13 no follow-up yet
Joshua Wilson

The Solution To My Accounting Problem! - 1 views

I was happy to see my business grow, but worried at the same time. It was because my sister who did the accounting job for me told me that she was going to work somewhere else. I was so worried ...

started by Joshua Wilson on 26 Jan 13 no follow-up yet
Justin McCollen

Help Prevent Fluid Spill - 1 views

started by Justin McCollen on 13 Dec 12 no follow-up yet
Gary Patton

Call People By Their Name for Value-Added Names - Brain Leaders and Learners - 1 views

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shared by Gary Patton on 01 Apr 12 - No Cached
  • Expect Value Added in Names
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 03 Apr 12
       
      According to brain researcher, Ellen Weber, neuroscience has proven the power of using people's names. Speak people's names when in their presence, and research confirms you also spark their brain's sense of worth, add value to their day and motivate them when you use their name to encourage them. gfp (2012-04-01)
  • Your handle’s a brand of sorts – one that defines you, and the brain associates certain unique traits with your name.
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 19 Apr 12
       
      This is a profound and also scary thought in the context of TV and other advertising.
  • pack a punch when comments link to names.
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 03 Apr 12
       
      You also stand out from the crowd when you use other's name in converstaion because so few do it. Doing so has particular power when you're encouraging the named person for a job well done or other commendable act because of it's motivational value.
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  • It’s not easy to remember names, since brains are more equipped to forget a name than to remember one. How so?
  • To hear your name spoken respectfully, is to spike wellbeing in the area of the brain that operates personal self-awareness.
Gary Patton

How to Get a Raise When Budgets Are Tight - Peter Bregman - Harvard Business Review - 0 views

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shared by Gary Patton on 14 Dec 11 - No Cached
  • The formula is based on one simple premise: We can get more money when we demonstrate that we've added more value. And we can add more value when we spend the majority of our time focusing on the work that the most senior leaders in the organization consider valuable. That is almost always work that increases revenue or profits, either short-term or long-term.
  • Make sure that the majority of your effort moves the organization further in those areas.
  • stay on the same page about what's important and how it's impacting the organization.
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  • quantify the impact you're making
  • f your manager starts asking you to do things outside the top two or three things, push back and have a conversation about it
  • After about six months of this laser focus, you're ready to have another conversation with your manager to identify the impact you've had and prove that you've added tremendous value on the things that matter most.
  • That's good timing since most organizations are beginning to think through their departmental budgets and promotions around the six-month mark.
  • It's not a trick. It's in everyone's best interests.
  • even if it requires that you push back
  • ultimately you'll be more productive, your manager will be more productive, and the organization will be more productive.
  • That's money in the bank. It will make your job more secure and you more promotable.
  • During this year's compensation conversation, take whatever is given to you without negotiation.
  • There are always some things that are more important to do than other things. The problem is that most of us aren't clear about what those are,
  • Minimizing that noise is our opportunity
  • There's no question that we're all busier than ever before, but we often are not getting the most important things done.
  • The idea of immediate results is alluring.
  • It's the temptation of the lottery.
  • instant results are almost always unattainable.
  • It's not that I think people can't get raises right now. It's that if you haven't spent the last year laying the groundwork, it's highly unlikely that you'll be successful.
  • How to Get a Raise When Budgets Are Tight
  • Gary Patton on 14 Dec 11
     
    Peter's article contains a key phrase I have highlighted. I've added how it applies to work experience statements.
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