9MARCH 2025LOOK INWARD BEFORE LOOKING ONWARDresponsibility to make myself a successful person and it is my responsibility to raise up my peers and leaders. Everyone is dealing with something you may not be privy to; if you start there you can apply empathy to the person that is causing you stress. Give that person extra attention and understanding, schedule some one-on-one time with them, seek first to understand their point of view, and lastly, `fake it until you make it'; sometimes being nice and understanding rubs off on that person and they reciprocate. A final thought on this topic is the old saying that `people leave managers not companies'; leadership knows that and would like to see you find a good cultural fit. Sometimes it is not the fault of the associate or leader, it is just a mismatch. The organization would rather make a change for you than see you move on.7. Are you not being challenged by your work any longer? Is it not as new and exciting as you once found it? I saved this one for last because this is probably the point that is the most personal. I have experienced the others, but I think this was always my impetus for change. I would read a shiny new job description and get excited about the work. What has made me successful at my current employer is turning that around on myself. If I no longer find the work challenging or fulfilling, then question why. I love analysis and business change, so all my roles are in this area. If I ever start thinking of a move I look around at co-workers I love, a culture that is fantastic, company values that are second to none, and leadership that I would follow anywhere, so it comes down to the actual work. If I find it less fulfilling, I will challenge myself to look at trends in analytics and apply them within or seek out emerging projects in the organization and see if I can help or contribute. Maybe I need to reorganize my time and start working projects in a more relevant order or I need to reach out to my internal customers for real feedback on how I could serve them better. Job satisfaction can be driven from within. This approach has also helped in my career and tenure. As I seek out the next challenge, leadership gives me more responsibility and I create the work I want to do and derive great satisfaction as I see it drive value to the business. All of this equals job satisfaction and company loyalty. But I am really being loyal to myself. I suggest you put yourself first and be loyal. Look inward before looking without. Challenge yourself and reap the rewards of a fulfilling career. Thank you for your time and I hope this provided something to think about as you consider one of the biggest decisions of your life. Look inward before looking without. Challenge yourself and reap the rewards of a fulfilling career
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