Status: U Return-Path: Received: from mx-jacana.atl.sa.earthlink.net ([127.0.0.1]) by mx-jacana.atl.sa.earthlink.net (EarthLink SMTP Server) with SMTP id 1m10Nb6Nz3Nl34e0; Mon, 4 May 2009 12:13:21 -0400 (EDT) Received: from wsmarth-maltese.pas.sa.earthlink.net ([207.217.120.228]) by mx-jacana.atl.sa.earthlink.net (EarthLink SMTP Server) with ESMTP id 1m10Na5zg3Nl34e0 for ; Mon, 4 May 2009 12:13:20 -0400 (EDT) Received: from domrl-ground.atl.sa.earthlink.net ([207.69.231.199]) by wsmarth-maltese.pas.sa.earthlink.net with smtp (Exim 3.36 #4) id 1M10n2-00026V-00 for merileek@earthlink.net; Mon, 04 May 2009 09:13:12 -0700 X-ELNK-Loop: merileek@kerncommunications.com Received: from dukecmmtar03.coxmail.com ([68.99.120.44]) by domrl-ground.atl.sa.earthlink.net (EarthLink SMTP Server) with ESMTP id 1m10N02BZ3Nl5vF0 for ; Mon, 4 May 2009 12:13:10 -0400 (EDT) Received: from merilee07cf8a9 ([68.15.13.44]) by dukecmmtar03.coxmail.com (InterMail vM.7.05.02.00 201-2174-114-20060621) with SMTP id <20090504160504.XJAH732.dukecmmtar03.coxmail.com@merilee07cf8a9>; Mon, 4 May 2009 12:05:04 -0400 Message-ID: <723F8BC9255E47128925BDCD4B62D1C4@merilee07cf8a9> Reply-To: "Merilee:::Kern Communications" From: "Merilee:::Kern Communications" To: "John" , Subject: Louisville Business Journal placement Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 09:13:20 -0700 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/related; type="multipart/alternative"; boundary="----=_NextPart_000_009D_01C9CC98.91BC45A0" X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.5512 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.5579 X-ELNK-Received-Info: spv=0; X-ELNK-AV: 0 X-ELNK-Info: sbv=0; sbrc=.0; sbf=0b; sbw=010; This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_009D_01C9CC98.91BC45A0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----=_NextPart_001_009E_01C9CC98.91BC45A0" ------=_NextPart_001_009E_01C9CC98.91BC45A0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable http://louisville.bizjournals.com/louisville/stories/2009/04/06/editorial= 3.html Friday, April 3, 2009 Success in the Workplace Are you shamelessly self-promoting? Business First of Louisville - by John M. McKee=20 More than ever before, it's important that those who are in a position = to benefit your career know who you are and what you've accomplished. Successful professionals understand the importance both of being visible = and letting others know about their achievements. Just as important, they know how to reach this objective in an = appropriate way that is not construed as bragging or conceit. 1. Develop an elevator speech. The chance to make a great impression can = come up at unexpected times - including during an elevator ride. Develop a message that is about two or three sentences long and memorize = it so that you may capitalize on fortuitous chance meetings. 2. Pace your boss. To stand out from others, employees should ensure = they are in the office whenever the boss is in. Let her or him see that = you share the same work ethic. If your boss has decided that it's necessary to be there after hours, on = weekends or early in the morning, be there at the same time. This is an opportunity to capitalize on one-on-one time with the boss. 3. Over-communicate. Keep anyone who is in a position to help you = advance well apprised of your work. Take advantage of every legitimate opportunity to have face time with = your boss or other decision makers. The more that people are aware of = your projects and results, the better the chances of your name being = suggested when opportunities arise. When working remotely, create a "status update" memo, which helps those = in other locations keep track of your progress and performance. 4. Shine brighter by sharing credit. No one likes a "glory hog." One of = the fastest ways for a subordinate to become disliked and disrespected = by a boss is by taking sole recognition for a team effort. Good employees are recognized for their ability to share success with = others. Cite those who have helped create successes - especially your = boss. 5. Look the part. "Presence" plays a big part in who gets promoted and = who doesn't. Presence is a combination of how we look, how we carry = ourselves and our communication skills. Many decision makers associate appearance, demeanor and speaking ability = with overall ability - a challenge for those who have physical or other = stereotype-based attributes that are difficult, if not impossible, to = change, such as height or weight. Regardless of any barriers, carry yourself with best posture, speak and = gesture in a confident and authoritative manner, and wear attire that = imparts your success. 6. Arrive rested and prepared. Far too many arrive at work and meetings = tired, foggy and underprepared, which hinders performance. Quality sleep not only leaves you well-rested and focused but improves = your ability to think critically. The more rested and prepared you appear, the more likely you are to be = seen as the one who is in the best position to perform what's needed. 7. Toss the tech. Those who think that e-mail communication replaces the = need to actually talk with people around them - including the boss - = fail to recognize the importance of personally connecting with others. =20 Communicating in person whenever possible is imperative, no matter how = intimidating your boss might be. 8. Deliver the goods. In business, it's all about accountability. Bosses = love those who know they are there to perform a function, not to come up = with excuses as to why they couldn't deliver results. If you have fallen short in a task, admit it. Show that you take = responsibility for the shortfall and are willing to "make good." The = boss will respect your approach. 9. Know what you're worth. Employees who know what's going on in the = market gain additional respect from their bosses. By keeping on top of the job market, the rising stars and key players, = who's hiring, and your value to the company, you present yourself as a = professional who is seeking career opportunity. That can increase your = perceived value to the company. Be careful not to appear as though you're "shopping around" for a job = elsewhere, lest they feel you're not committed to the organization. 10. Network, network, network. This remains one of the most effective = ways of sourcing jobs outside your existing employer. If you don't have connections outside of your company, then develop them = online and off! Attend industry events and read periodicals and online = journals to be aware of changes. If you don't have a page on LinkedIn or Facebook, make one. More hiring = decisions are made using Internet searches. And always have an = up-to-date and thoughtfully articulated r=E9sum=E9 ready for any = request. John M. McKee is CEO of BusinessSuccessCoach.net and author of "Career = Wisdom =AD- 101 Proven Ways to Ensure Workplace Success." Send comments = to cgreer@bizjournals.com. ------=_NextPart_001_009E_01C9CC98.91BC45A0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable http://louisville.bizjournals.com/louisville/stories/2009= /04/06/editorial3.html
 
 
Friday, April 3, 2009

Success in the Workplace

Are you shamelessly self-promoting?

Business First of Louisville - by John M. = McKee

More than ever before, it=92s important that those who are in a = position to=20 benefit your career know who you are and what you=92ve accomplished.

Successful professionals understand the importance both of being = visible and=20 letting others know about their achievements.

Just as important, they know how to reach this objective in an = appropriate=20 way that is not construed as bragging or conceit.

1. Develop an elevator speech. The chance to make a great impression = can come=20 up at unexpected times =97 including during an elevator ride.

Develop a message that is about two or three sentences long and = memorize it=20 so that you may capitalize on fortuitous chance meetings.

2. Pace your boss. To stand out from others, employees should ensure = they are=20 in the office whenever the boss is in. Let her or him see that you share = the=20 same work ethic.

If your boss has decided that it=92s necessary to be there after = hours, on=20 weekends or early in the morning, be there at the same time.

This is an opportunity to capitalize on one-on-one time with the = boss.

3. Over-communicate. Keep anyone who is in a position to help you = advance=20 well apprised of your work.

Take advantage of every legitimate opportunity to have face time with = your=20 boss or other decision makers. The more that people are aware of your = projects=20 and results, the better the chances of your name being suggested when=20 opportunities arise.

When working remotely, create a =93status update=94 memo, which helps = those in=20 other locations keep track of your progress and performance.

4. Shine brighter by sharing credit. No one likes a =93glory hog.=94 = One of the=20 fastest ways for a subordinate to become disliked and disrespected by a = boss is=20 by taking sole recognition for a team effort.

Good employees are recognized for their ability to share success with = others.=20 Cite those who have helped create successes =97 especially your = boss.

5. Look the part. =93Presence=94 plays a big part in who gets = promoted and who=20 doesn=92t. Presence is a combination of how we look, how we carry = ourselves and=20 our communication skills.

Many decision makers associate appearance, demeanor and speaking = ability with=20 overall ability =97 a challenge for those who have physical or other=20 stereotype-based attributes that are difficult, if not impossible, to = change,=20 such as height or weight.

Regardless of any barriers, carry yourself with best posture, speak = and=20 gesture in a confident and authoritative manner, and wear attire that = imparts=20 your success.

6. Arrive rested and prepared. Far too many arrive at work and = meetings=20 tired, foggy and underprepared, which hinders performance.

Quality sleep not only leaves you well-rested and focused but = improves your=20 ability to think critically.

The more rested and prepared you appear, the more likely you are to = be seen=20 as the one who is in the best position to perform what=92s needed.

7. Toss the tech. Those who think that e-mail communication replaces = the need=20 to actually talk with people around them =97 including the boss =97 fail = to=20 recognize the importance of personally connecting with others.  =

Communicating in person whenever possible is imperative, no matter = how=20 intimidating your boss might be.

8. Deliver the goods. In business, it=92s all about accountability. = Bosses love=20 those who know they are there to perform a function, not to come up with = excuses=20 as to why they couldn=92t deliver results.

If you have fallen short in a task, admit it. Show that you take=20 responsibility for the shortfall and are willing to =93make good.=94 The = boss will=20 respect your approach.

9. Know what you=92re worth. Employees who know what=92s going on in = the market=20 gain additional respect from their bosses.

By keeping on top of the job market, the rising stars and key = players, who=92s=20 hiring, and your value to the company, you present yourself as a = professional=20 who is seeking career opportunity. That can increase your perceived = value to the=20 company.

Be careful not to appear as though you=92re =93shopping around=94 for = a job=20 elsewhere, lest they feel you=92re not committed to the = organization.

10. Network, network, network. This remains one of the most effective = ways of=20 sourcing jobs outside your existing employer.

If you don=92t have connections outside of your company, then develop = them=20 online and off! Attend industry events and read periodicals and online = journals=20 to be aware of changes.

If you don=92t have a page on LinkedIn or Facebook, make one. More = hiring=20 decisions are made using Internet searches. And always have an = up-to-date and=20 thoughtfully articulated r=E9sum=E9 ready for any request.

John M. McKee is CEO of BusinessSuccessCoach.net and author of = =93Career=20 Wisdom ­=97 101 Proven Ways to Ensure Workplace Success.=94 Send = comments to=20 cgreer@bizjournals.com.

 

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