Change is the only constant.

Unless you are talking about k ...

I know, trite and contrived but appropriate given my current situation.

The company I work for just went out of business which means the job hunt is on.

I would love to tell you that this does not bum me out royally or have me worried as all get out.

That would be a bald face lie, I’m scared and bummed.

What is my reaction? Get busy!  

Iterating over my resume with what seemed like a hundred times, talking to recruiters I quickly came to the conclusion that my resume sucked.

 Why?

It didn’t capture me.  I’m on the phone or meeting these people and they are shocked (in a good way) at who I really am vs. the resume.

Yeah I’m geek but love to talk, teach think about business and marketing and engage socially and and…

So with the help of some people I know, trust and love, I wrote a profile statement I hope it captures some of who I am:

An experienced technology leader who brings professionalism, integrity and commitment to collaborate and partner closely with customers, colleagues, business leaders C-level executives; working to deliver people-friendly solutions that achieve and surpass client user experience and business and financial goals. A passionate, analytic technologist, relishing challenges and solving problems using global understanding and a willingness to grow professionally in order to conceptualize, develop and deliver innovative technological solutions. An energetic team and consensus builder, using strength as a trainer and communicator to motivate and enhance the technological productivity and skill levels of colleagues.

What do you think?

I want to get better at failing!

I was going to blog about my new kindle but Seth’s blog really hit me between the eyes. 

I remember starting out and hiding from failure.  Perhaps it came from my time in the military where failing is … well … less than accepted.  It more likely came from my earlier insecurities about who I am/was and how good/not good I am/was. (Confused yet?)

This ties in well with my theme of continued education so I thought I would run with it.

Pealing back the onion I guess I had a fear of authority.  Growing up with a single mom (like a lot us) Young human parents with issues of their own; I remember working on projects with my Dad that seemed be wellspring of frustration for both of us.  Somewhere between my childhood and early adulthood I got the silly notion that it was better to not try than fail and mated it the equally idiotic idea that if you were silly enough to attempt something don’t get caught when you screw up. 

No blame here just self-observation.

Having to get off my ass and feed my family tends to motivate me in strange ways.   I started to spend more time looking inward and understanding.  When we stop being so serious about ourselves we begin to learn.   

You’re not so dependent on being right. 

You don’t have a death grip on own ideas.  

… and your wife likes you a lot more.

Failing fast and learning fast are two things that live together quite well.

I would encourage reading Seth’s post about this and like my wife says to me “Get over yourself!”

After you've done your best

(and it didn't work) Seth Godin

http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2011/11/after-youve-done-your-best.html