Comments on: How Your Worst Job Can Become Your Most Pivotal Moment

By: Alex Barker

Alex Barker — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 00:21:00 +0000

In reply to Charles Hutchinson. Amen Charles. No such college course exists on "how to build relationships". It's probably THE most important thing for any career

By: Charles Hutchinson

Charles Hutchinson — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:13:00 +0000

In reply to Adam Rico. Ha!

By: Adam Rico

Adam Rico — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:10:00 +0000

In reply to Charles Hutchinson. That's a great way to reframe the idea of "workin' for the man" Charles.

By: Charles Hutchinson

Charles Hutchinson — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:08:00 +0000

In reply to Alex Barker. My career has been about relationships. I find that great career relationships foster opportunity. We have been lead to believe that we are working for a "company" when the truth is we are working for people.

By: Alex Barker

Alex Barker — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:53:00 +0000

In reply to Nick Christian. Thanks Nick! Keep going towards your goal of career coaching full time! :D

By: Alex Barker

Alex Barker — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:52:00 +0000

In reply to Scott Barlow. Great point Scott. People won't change unless it's internal. The average man can become the best at what he does if he takes the first step towards greatness. I'm reminded of the book Fred Factor. If you haven't read it, Fred is a simple postal worker who did his job with excellence.

By: Alex Barker

Alex Barker — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:48:00 +0000

In reply to Charles Hutchinson. Yes Charles! I completely agree and experienced that this year. Have you experienced a door opening that changed your career?

By: Nick Christian

Nick Christian — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:47:00 +0000

In reply to Scott Barlow. Great perspective, Scott & Alex. When you going gets tough, keep going! Those who continue on the road will be able to change. Those who are overcome by the frustration and quit have done just that. Thanks for posting, Alex!

By: Charles Hutchinson

Charles Hutchinson — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:14:00 +0000

All of these are great points. I subscribe to the “Guide someone else” approach to leadership (mentorship). When we help others succeed, without regard to who gets the credit, doors are opened that may never have even been unlocked.

By: Scott Barlow

Scott Barlow — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:02:00 +0000

I have recently encountered many people that have made their worst job their “pivotal moment”. It’s interesting to see that the difference between them and the people who haven’t had that pivotal moment after their worst job is that they chose to do something about it. They chose to take advantage of the opportunities.

Funny how sometimes the door to making a change requires that you see there’s a door at the other end of the room. This is course simple, but required for you to be able to walk through it…

Thanks for writing Alex!