Category Archives: Career

A Basic Guide to Become a Hotshot Driver

Posted on by

Hotshot trucks are trucks that ensure small yet time-sensitive loads. Usually, hotshot trucking is required for on-site projects where there could be a sudden need for an urgent supply. Hotshot trucking is essential to ensure that products arrive on time.

Hotshot truckers are trained to optimize the transportation process and provide optimal convenience for their customers. If you like what you year and want to become a hotshot trucker yourself– you might want to give it a go by understanding the essential hotshot truck requirements.

Nonetheless, this brief guide covers the essentials that you need to know to become a hotshot driver.

Keep reading!

Hotshot Trucking – An Overview

Hotshot truckers are trained to deliver small loads within tight deadlines. The term “hotshot” originates from Texas’s oilfields to deliver items from different stations and deliver them to different locations.Continue reading→

Common Roots: Shifting Context – Leadership Springs from Within

Posted on by

What does a rubber chicken like this one? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have to do with a book like this one?  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well, Kimberly Wiefling (rubber chicken lady) met Linda Alepin (now author of above book) when they started their study of generative leadership as young professionals.  

Kimberly was inspired by the principles of vision, listening, and dreaming to become widely known in the leadership arena, particularly working with innovative Japanese companies.  

Linda took the same principles into industry, academia, founding a not for profit that worked with hundreds of people around the globe and, finally, to this book.  

Join Linda as the author (and Kimberly as a participant) on Friday, February 4 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM PST (GMT -8).  You will hear stories of people from around the world who are featured in the book. 

It’s FREE.  Register at bit.ly/shifting-context-launch.

Shifting Context:  Leadership Springs from Within is available for pre-sale at Amazon https://amzn.to/3IHdJFS.  

Here is what Rayona Sharpnack had to say about the book:

“Shifting Context: Leadership Springs from Within is an important book at an important time in history. Research consistently shows that countries who seriously invest in women’s and girls’ empowerment get a dramatic return on their investment financially, socially, and in all ways that matter for a civil society. 

The women featured in this book are exemplars of that important investment! 

The book will inspire you, move you, and remind you of the hidden power that women have to make all of our lives better. Kudos to Linda and Barbara for their essential leadership in this movement for social entrepreneurship!”

 —Rayona Sharpnack, Founder/CEO at Institute for Gender Partnership and Women’s Leadership, Inc. 

These true stories of sheroes and heroes from around the world will inspire you.  They demonstrate how leadership that springs from within brings about real social change. 

If you are a passionate leader who wants to create greater impact do not miss this book launch and be sure to read the book. 

5 Ways to Ask for What You Want

Posted on by

Contributed article in our professional empowerment series. Enjoy! – Kimberly

During a talk I was explaining the spirit of generosity, the final mindset in my book, The Connector’s Advantage. The idea of giving because you can, because you want to, giving because it feels good to you and without expectation of anything in return.  

My passionate please was interrupted when a woman in the audience loudly grumbled, “I’m tired of giving.” She threw her hands up in the air and continued, “No one ever gives back.” I paused quickly trying to determine why this could be happening to her. Then I questioned, “What have you asked for?” With a look of something between surprise and confusion she thought about it for a moment and then, a bit deflated said, “nothing.”

It is hard to ask for what you want, but you’ll never get it unless you do. I always say, “If you don’t ask, the answer is no. If you do ask, you immediately increase your odds.” We can’t expect others to read our minds and know what we want (and yes, that includes our significant others.) So, let’s talk about how to make ‘the ask’ easy so you can get what you want with the least amount of stress.

First, get clear on your fear. Are you worried you will come off as pushy or annoying? Do you feel guilty that you never did anything for them? Are you worried about jeopardizing the friendship or making them feel uncomfortable?

If any of these sounds familiar, choose a strategy to counter your concern. Below are five pressure-free ‘asks’ that snuff the stress out of these situations for you and the person you are asking the favor of.

The “Opt-Out Ask”
When you make this type of request, you will actually provide the reason why they may say no. You want to make ‘no’ as easy as saying yes. After all, yes feels good and no makes me want to avoid you. By making it easy to say ‘no’ you protect the relationship and leave the door open for a ‘yes’ down the road. For example, “I am interested in learning more about the day-to-day responsibilities of your job and the company you work for. Would you be available for an informational interview?  If you are too swamped with work, though, I understand.”Continue reading→

5 Tech Innovations That Could Influence Job Availability

Posted on by

Contributed article in our business series. Enjoy! – Kimberly

Are you currently looking for a job in the emerging tech industry? There are many new positions that are opening up as you read this. Many of these have only become available in the course of the past decade due to massive tech upgrades. Here are the 5 biggest tech innovations that will influence the type of jobs you can apply for.

LBO Crystals

It’s a good idea to look for places that offer you the chance to buy lithium tri-borate (LBO) crystals. These crystals are being used in a wide variety of applications all over the world. Having access to a fresh source of them could be your ticket to employment in a large number of future settings. The time to familiarize yourself with their usage is now.

Photo by luis gomes from Pexels

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) tech is being used at every level of the industry. You can make use of it to broaden your own employment potential. This includes everything from delivery drones to automated vehicles. You can get ahead of the curve by getting familiar with AI and its various uses. Doing so will be the key to long employment.

AI is a sector of the tech industry that is slated to become a permanent fixture. It refers to the automation of tasks that were formerly performed by human workers. But because it requires planning, design, and supervision, AI will always be a lucrative field to work in. Becoming an AI expert will give you a long and lucrative career.

5G Technology

One of the biggest boosts to the industry has come in the form of 5G technology. This is a major innovation that has seen a massive expansion in wireless capacity. Being able to download data at top speed has changed the face of the world wide web. It has also created a massive potential for new employment in a wide variety of positions.

Driverless Vehicles

One of the most welcome innovations is one that has been in the public imagination almost as long as the automobile itself. This is the potential to finally create a vehicle that will be fully autonomous.

The potential for driverless vehicles is coming to fruition in the 21st century. This is a field that is sure to create employment. With the right set of qualifications, you can easily find a place in this industry. You can earn a great living while evolving this project.

Edge Computing

Another huge innovation is one that is closing the gap between data storage and the average length of computing. Edge computing is speeding things up to the point where you are through with a basic task almost as soon as you start. The convenience that edge computing brings gives business owners a whole new level of efficiency.

As a potential employee in the tech industry, you’ll want to jump on this trend. You can soon be designing new programs that bring edge computing to an even greater level of efficiency. You can also work on enhancing the security features that keep edge computing safe. This will guarantee a career that is long, enjoyable, and profitable.

Tech Trends Open Up the Job Market

These and many other new tech trends are opening up whole new areas of potential employment all around the world. The job market is changing at a rapid rate due to these major innovations. As a job seeker, it will be up to you to do all in your power to spot these trends. They will be the ones that can pave your own road to success.

Author: Victoria Smith. Victoria is a freelance writer who specialized in business and finance, with a passion for cooking and wellness. She lives in Austin, TX where she is currently working towards her MBA. Online Writing Services

She-Cession: What Is It + How to Navigate It

Posted on by

Contributed infographic in our business series. Enjoy! – Kimberly

This year has sent various curveballs our way. One of the biggest curveballs being COVID-19 that sent ripples through the world and the majority of our lifestyles. Instead of going about our regular day-to-day lives, the majority of us were spending more time at home — more than we’ve ever had to. Not only did this directly affect our everyday routines, but it also sent a shock through the job market. Many people around the world lost their jobs — many being in women lead industries. 

Understandably so, many companies had to shut doors and halt production to help save workers from the unknown. Yet, women seem to have been the first to go in some situations. Many are starting to label this recession as a she-cession — pointing out the overwhelmingly negative effects on working females. Not to mention, 47 percent of jobs held by women are within the three industries hit hardest by COVID-19; hospitality, education, and health services. Continue reading→

Managing your Career: A 3-Step Guide

Posted on by

Contributed article in our business series. Enjoy! – Kimberly

There are over 130 million full-time employees in the United States. The main thing you need to do to keep yourself motivated as a full-time worker is to seek out advancement opportunities. Choosing the right career and adequately managing it is one of the most challenging tasks on the planet. If your career journey is leading out into the job-seeking world, you need to adequately prepare for this experience.

If you are about to start applying for new jobs in your industry, ResumeBuild suggests looking over your existing resume. The ResumeBuild website offers a number of appealing resume templates you can use. With the right template, you can make your resume more appealing to a hiring manager.

Image Source-Pixabay

Are you looking for helpful tips on how to manage your career? If so, check out the helpful tips below.Continue reading→

What’s a Shero and How To Become Your Own

Posted on by

Who

Contributed article in our business series. Enjoy! – Kimberly

Sheroes can derive from all backgrounds and ages. Whether it is Greta Thunberg who is only a teenager devoting her life to stopping climate change or Arianna Huffington who has become one of the most accomplished business women in history, these women are sheroes by definition.

The term was coined during the suffrage movement in the 1836 but is more relevant than ever today: A woman who is admired or idealized for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities is considered a shero. These qualities seldomly come easy and are the result of hard work and dedication. To help you become your own shero, FTD has gathered nine tips from empowered women to set you in the right direction.

Take small steps but commit to the process and you’ll soon find yourself inspiring other women. Don’t forget to acknowledge the sheroes in your life by thanking them for being an inspiration and empowering women around them. By lifting each other up, we can create a supportive community that females across the globe will benefit from.

 

 

Why women in Tech Industry Still Experiencing Inequality?

Posted on by

Contributed article in our business series. Enjoy! – Kimberly

As well as we think we are standing right now in regard to our equality rights and performance, subgroups of minorities still exist where some individuals are better regarded than others. According to Pr News Wire (2019), 46% of women surveyed in an Ivanti Women Tech Survey 2019 stated that the marketing industry has not been able to completely close the gender gap to encourage more women to take part in the tech industry. Most of the women interviewed argued that stereotypes will determine men and women to be viewed as having separate roles within one company, with males being valued at a higher demand rate and thus women being disadvantaged.

Here are some of the main reasons women in tech industry are still experiencing inequality. Check them out to find more. You are welcome to add solutions and comments!

Highest paying jobs: predominantly male

The first reason why women in tech can sometimes show lower salaries than men are that, unfortunately, until now, most of the highest paying jobs in the technological world are predominantly male – and guess what? According to the Business Insider, women earn an average of 79 cents for every dollar that a man makes in the United States. One of the main issues is that women are being underrepresented in various leadership roles and positions, which is why this wage gap is bound to happen.Continue reading→

9 Leadership Skills of Successful Women to Make Them Stand Out

Posted on by

Contributed article in our business series. Enjoy! – Kimberly

Gender equality in the workplace is gaining momentum, offering many opportunities to women leaders. This is good news for women who have been plagued by harassment, salary inequality and feelings of insignificance for years. Katrina Lake, founder and CEO of Stitch Fix, and the youngest CEO to lead a public offering, believes that decision-makers are starting to realize that being more inclusive of women is simply good business. 

Cultural transformations are taking place but they need to be translated into actions, whether it’s acing a job interview, successfully re-entering the workplace after a period of staying at home with children or developing leadership skills. Here are some of the skills successful women leaders need to stand out. 

  • Emotional intelligence

Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage our own emotions, and those of others around us. It involves empathy, self-awareness and social skills. Emotions should never get in the way when making decisions. The more a woman is able to relate to and work well with others, the more success she will have. Continue reading→