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Three Secrets To Becoming The Employee Companies Strive To Keep

Guest post by: Meridith Elliott Powell

Article Overview: In today’s market everyone seems to be worried. Worried about finding a job, worried about keeping a job, and worried about how to get ahead in an already overcrowded market. Unemployment rates are at an all time high, more new businesses are failing and the economic outlook changes so often that to call it uncertain seems like an understatement.

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Three Secrets To Becoming The Employee Companies Strive To Keep

In today’s market everyone seems to be worried. Worried about finding a job, worried about keeping a job, and worried about how to get ahead in an already overcrowded market. Unemployment rates are at an all time high, more new businesses are failing and the economic outlook changes so often that to call it uncertain seems like an understatement.
Sounds depressing! Well actually it is not. When you look closely it isn’t that companies aren’t hiring, it is not that companies aren’t promoting, and it is not that companies are not working hard to retain employees. Theses companies just know that in competitive environments they need the best people on their team if they are going to succeed.
So who are the best people and what are they looking for? What do they consider the qualities of today’s must keep employees?
1. Attitude – Companies are looking for people who are positive, grateful, and quite frankly fun. Ask yourself do I fill people with energy or do I deplete them? Are you someone others strive to be around? Control your attitude and your control your life!
2. Ownership – Approach your job not like a job but like it is your company – your business. Just like you want to be associated with a successful company, employers want to be associated with successful employees. Companies know that in order to move forward, take care of their clients and earn a profit they need people who won’t pass the buck. Those that care about the customers, about the company, and people who are dedicated to helping the company successful. The need people with ideas, opinions and drive.
3. Relationships - If you want to become the employee companies strive to keep then build relationships inside and outside of the company. The more people you know , the more people you help, the more succcessful you will be. It is a proven fact. Research proves all things being equal (background, education, and skill set) those who are better connected, those who know more people, achieve higher levels of success.
Today’s market may be tough, but understand you are in control. By becoming the employee that today’s businesses strive to keep, you’ll become the one driving your career and your future!

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About the Author: Meridith Elliott Powell
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Speaker, Coach and Business Development Expert, Meridith Eliott Powell, has taken her unique approach to business  built it into a successful company that supports organizations and businesses in their efforts to drive revenue and develop people. As the founder of MotionFirst, Meridith designed her company on the culmination of her experience, insight and talents. Her expertise is in the areas of networking, sales and service, and her background is in  sales, marketing and commercial banking, Meridith learned first hand how finances, marketing and people development must all work together for companies to reach new heights. She has the skills and knowledge to bring the numbers side and the people side together - align goals and serve as the catalyst to get them moving to drive profitability. A certified strategist, coach and human behavior specialist, Meridith is an active member of the National Speakers Association, the Carolina Speakers Association and the American Society for Training and Development. In addition she is gold master certified by the University of San Diego in strategic planning. Known for her passion, high energy and spirited wit, Meridith is entertaining, fast-paced and effective. She specializes in strategies, coaching and training sessions in sales, networking, customer service. Attendees leave her sessions feeling renewed, energized and armed with knowledge and practical tactics for immediate implementation. Meridith is the author of two books 42 Rules for Turning Prospects Into Customers and Mastering The Art of Success. For more information contact us at 888-526-9998 or www.motionfirstnow.com


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