Comments on: Help employees get the most out of their career, their life

By: Jack Nicholas

Jack Nicholas — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:13:17 +0000

Great Blog, Rex! I, too, had the experience in a start up of a program that demanded excellence, innovation and hard work. The larger departmental organization where the program started didn’t provide sufficient talent to populate what became a greatly expanded group. We advertised and brought in the requisite talent from outside for about 80% of the positions that started at 10 when I arrived and topped out at 165. At one point we were criticized because some of our best talent would move on to higher paying and more challenging jobs than we could provide as we grew. This became a real plus, however, because many of these people were hired into organizations which either supported us or positively influenced our mission. They became our “champions” and supporters within their new organizations, many of which had resisted what we were trying to do (change the culture for the good of all concerned). The lesson learned was that when you hire good people and have not enough room for all of them to be promoted within your own organization, expect them to move on when they are ready. During their time with you they will have improved things significantly. They will be missed, but you find a replacement to take you organization to the next level of excellence. Those who have moved on may well help by identifying talent for new hires or direct resources to your control to further promote a mission that both your organization and the one they went to share or support.

By: Rajiv Bahl

Rajiv Bahl — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:23:59 +0000

Selfless Service is the key. Have put a twist on LEAN

Learn
Educate
Acquire Nothing

By: B D PAWAR

B D PAWAR — Mon, 25 May 2009 12:07:16 +0000

I strongly believe that helping to others is helipng more to ourself, as helping other always give joy,happiness and self satisfaction. The environment is never as expected by us but we need to create an environment which encourages learning for better life.
Please note that Knowledge is power and is only thing in the world which increses after giving.

By: Karl Jones

Karl Jones — Thu, 14 May 2009 16:46:21 +0000

Great blog… I am currently working in an environment that is not even worried about a parachute just where to land. The only education / training I have recieved here have been self motivated and self taught. When I first started 5 yr ago i was quickly dropped in to the Contractor Services Supervisor role. The position was new for the refinery and they let me establish the peramiters of the role. I found that I needed a parachute, a boat, a paddle, and a map. However, I do not regret this experience it helped establish who I am today as far as characteristics and personality. Now, i am the Maintenance Supervisor but, not satisfied with the environment anymore and looking for a change.

By: Bob Olsen

Bob Olsen — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 13:52:13 +0000

Very timely for me. I am recently unemployed after about 35 years of working. I am right now taking a step back to identify my god given gifts so I can start my next career. Your blog helped.

By: Rob Apelgren

Rob Apelgren — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:20:51 +0000

Another excellent blog! I wish more companies would embrace this thought. I worked with a group who loved to use the phrase: “What if we train them and they leave?, What if we don’t and they stay?” I have seen that statement before but in working with them I really came to love that statement.