Looking for Opportunity

It seems like every day I open my inbox and read an email from a friend or ex-colleague who is out of a job. My email is getting as depressing as the news.

None of us should assume our jobs are secure. Now is the time to be proactive and think outside of the box. Here are some thoughts that we all have from time to time, but could prove lethal in hard economic times:

 - My department is not responsible for that.

 - That is not something I am responsible for.

 - I can’t change that, it is too political.

 - What can I do about that?

 - I don’t have the time.

 - Let them fix their own problem.

 - My customer is too demanding.

Get the picture?

When times get tough, collaboration should be part of culture. If not, there will be trouble ahead. The businesses that ride through the storm with their assets (their people) still intact, will be positioned far ahead of their competition.

Now is the time to position yourself for the incredible opportunity that lies ahead.