Whether you are making a career change, taking your career to the next level or starting a business, everyone wishes they had more time. 

Let’s look at time:  Time is uncontrollable, can’t be stretched, can’t be stopped, can’t be extended and it keeps on ticking.  Therefore, time management is a myth.  Time management is actually self management.  The skills we need to manage others are the same skills we need to manage ourselves.  The ability to plan, direct, delegate, organize and control. 

So the end result is we are not managing time, we are managing productivity or how we use our time.  Why do some people get more done in less time?  They work smarter…not harder.

This is a question we received, but I am sure there a lot of people who are unemployed and feel the same way. This question was picked by the show team for a free coaching session.  Here is the question...

 
“I am depressed, frustrated but above all scared.  I try to keep a good attitude, but everyday is the same.  I don’t get responses, I can’t get through on the phone, I meet people, but they don’t want to talk to me.  Some days, I just sit in front of my computer.  What do I need to do?"

My response… For 9% of the nation’s population the job search is really getting challenging.  The competition is getting stiffer, people are getting frustrated and fear is getting stronger.  A little fear is good because it keeps moving you forward.  A lot of fear is paralyzing.  The strongest weapon you have to fight fear, self-doubt and self-limiting beliefs is your attitude. Maybe it’s time for an attitude adjustment!

People like to be around high energy, fun and positive people.  When it comes to attitude…Positive attracts positive…Negative attracts negative.

Question: Is it alright to take your resumes to a sky box party?

Sam had been invited by a friend to his employer’s sky box party on Sunday.  He said there would be a lot of employers and company owners attending.  If someone asked what he did he could always give them a resume. After all I had said in a previous show that social events were great places to network. 

My response:There is a big difference between a Memorial Day Barbecue and a sky box party.  It was not appropriate to take resumes.  However, if someone asks what you do you could give them a Personal ID card.  Don’t initiate a conversation about your job search unless you have been asked.  The Host of the event has invited a select group of individuals for his own business purposes.