Blue Collar Executive
Achieve your destiny and be successful at any level by staying rooted in a strong work ethic, determination, and integrity. My Mom and Dad were factory workers and generations before them were farmers or coal miners. My path took me in a business direction, but it was still the work ethics and values of my blue collar roots that helped me reach top executive levels. My Dad was a man of few words, but as I navigated through my career I could always find the answers I needed in the subtle things he said or did. I believe these nuggets can help anyone achieve any level of success they desire and I want to share them. I have written many of these in an unpublished book, but my gift is talking and not writing. So I am going to share them in this weekly podcast in hopes someone finds them valuable or at least entertaining. It doesn't matter what color your collar is. We all have gifts and a purpose. None more important than the other. The important thing is that we all reach our full potential and be the best we can be.
Blue Collar Executive
The Why In Our What
When we think about who we are we often think about our what. What we have, what we do for a career, or what we believe in. However, if we want to feel a passion for all we do and know we are contributing to something bigger than ourselves, we need to know our WHY. Once we understand our WHY, we can clearly articulate what makes us feel fulfilled and to better understand what drives us to our natural best. When we can do that, we will have a point of reference for everything we do and we will be able to make more intentional choices for our business, career, and life. When we know the WHY we can work with purpose, on purpose.
“There are two great days in a person's life - the day we are born and the day we discover why”
William Barclay