Last week, a Construction Connection member shared with me how difficult the year 2011 was and how he was hopeful that 2012 would be so much better. I inquired why 2011 was so difficult for him, expecting to hear something to do with money or the economy. Instead, I heard pain of loss as he
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By Jim Symcox Recently, while I was conducting a Strategy Session with a potential coaching client I was asked the following question. “What personality traits or characteristics have you found to be the most difficult to coach”? After reflecting on the question for several minutes I responded with this answer, “Apathy, people who are indifferent
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By James P. Ginopoulos (Gino) Today or every day for that matter…… Networking is both art and skill very similar to so many proficiencies we are required to have in our business. Yet most do not really understand it, nor do we utilize it properly. Networking is not…. Show me your contact list and I will
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In a perfect world, whenever you make contact with someone, that person will acknowledge you in either a positive or a negative way. Of course, in this same perfect world, you will approach someone only if you know you have a valid reason to do so. From the perspective of someone applying for a job,
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Are there goals that you just have not been able to accomplish or achieve for one reason or the other? You may even have the same New Years’ resolutions for the past 5 years (lose weight, write that book, go back to school, etc.). Often the reasons for not completing these goals are due to
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Starting the first of November each year, I speak with individuals who say during the course of the first few minutes of conversation, “Well, nobody is going to hire now until after the first of the year anyway.” That statement is not the truth, but a perception and a negated feeling of the individual’s fear
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If there is one thing that everyone can agree upon in the job market it is that great employees are hard to come by. Whether you are an employee yourself and you feel like you are always pulling the weight of the other people in the office or if you are a boss who is
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In our continuing efforts to get the construction industry back to work I found myself researching industries where construction experience and skills can be utilized. What I found was a thriving industry that has a shortage of qualified professionals. Independent Insurance Adjusters. Yes “IA” as they are called is a thriving industry where dedicated professionals
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The construction industry is notorious for there never being a good time to take a vacation. Many employers request time off be taken between projects. The problem with waiting is many times the next project overlaps with close-out of the current project and how often does a project end at the opportune time for the
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Whether you are: building a business, leading an organization, raising a family, teaching students, selling real estate…you are dealing with stress. Are you feeling worn down and ‘wrung’ dry? It is important to re-charge your batteries. Here are 5 ways to re-charge: Rest – in the busyness of life it is essential to give our
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