How being fired can be great and why you should experience it

How being fired can be great and why you should experience itHow being fired can be great and why you should experience itMaybe youve been there you get called into your bosss office and are asked to sit down because theres something theyd like to discuss.Likely theres someone from HR or the C-suite also in the room. However, its once your boss starts talking that you realize with what feels like a punch to the gut that youre being fired.Perhaps you knew this was coming because youd seen the writing on the walls. Or perhaps this came out of nowhere and youre left feeling shocked, angry, and sad.No matter the reason for your firing, whether its because of performance problems, management issues, a company acquisition, or more, youre likely still reeling and trying to understand what just happened.So let me be the first to say - CongratulationsNow, before you think Im some sadist glorying in someone elses pain, let me explain why I think being fired is one of the best things that can happen to you and why everyone should be fired at least once in their lives.It reminds you to stay humbleIn a world where the loudest, and sometimes crassest, voices are constantly shouting to be heard, being reminded of your fallibility keeps you grounded. It doesnt matter if the fault for getting fired rests on your own shoulders or bedrngnis - its proof that youre not invincible.Getting let go is a reminder that life doesnt always go as planned, and that thats okay. It gives you the chance to appreciate what you still have and the people who will be by your side through thick and thin.It takes you outside your comfort zoneTheres truly nothing like being booted to get you outside your comfort zone. Whether you were reluctantly trudging along or whether you truly loved your work, no longer having that role sets you outside where youd been.While this may sound terrifying, and it honestly can be in the moment, its also a fantastic way to get a clearer picture of who you are and what you want.It pushes you to take actionIts easy to put off trying to find a better job or taking your side hustle full time because youve become comfortable and complacent. I know this because Ive been there too. Its hard to turn down killer benefits, healthcare, and a steady paycheck for the potential uncertainty of going for it on your own.Getting fired is the push (or really, the shove) to really start evaluating what it is you want and where you want to go.Theres no greater motivator than not having that safety net. Its often a crutch and gives you the perfect excuse when youre feeling lazy or dont feel like putting in the effort towards finding a better job.Personally, it took me being let go earlier this year for me to fully finalize my plan and get my act together to turn my side hustle into my full-time gig.It teaches you what you do and dont wantIn your personal life, a breakup allows you to sit back and reflect on what went wrong and what worked so that you know what you wa nt to look for or avoid for next time.Being fired does the exact same thing. It might be that you hated having to write press releases and reach out to media contacts, but you loved planning the overall communications strategy. It could also be that you obsessed over getting to be creative and design marketing materials, but would rather someone else handle the strategy side.Whatever it may be, understanding more clearly what it is you loved about your previous roles, and what you loathed, will allow you to find a job thats a much better fit for you than your previous one.It gives you resilienceKnowing how you respond when things get tough (and, perhaps, how your significant other responds) can be crucial to weathering the ups and downs of your life.Being able to dust yourself off and keep kicking butt after being fired proves to yourself that you can take what may come your way. Building up your resiliency gives you the strength for the next time things dont work out.While I cant g uarantee much with 100% certainty, I can promise that life is going to throw challenges your way. When that happens, youll have the knowledge that you weathered this storm and made it out stronger on the other side.It becomes the best thing thats ever happened to youRecently, I posted an anonymous survey in several professional groups that Im a part of on Facebook asking people whod been fired their feelings about the situation. A solid 82% said that at the time of their firing they were extremely upset.Yet 91% of that same group said that they are now happy that it happened. When asked to explain why, almost everyone had some variation on the theme that being fired gave them the opportunity to find something better or pursue something greater and they were ultimately glad to have been let go.The strength, knowledge, and clarity you will gain when you get fired will help propel you further than you ever thought possible and into areas you might never have imagined. So if youre ever in the situation where you realize that its finally happening to you - take comfort in the fact that youll look back someday and realize it was the best thing that ever happened to you.This article first appeared on The EveryGirl.

The 3 words you need to know for greater success

The 3 words you need to know for greater successThe 3 words you need to know for greater successThey say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. After all, if we go to the trouble to copy someone else, they must have something cool going on.When Madonna came on the scene years ago, it wasnt long before girls everywhere were dressing like her. Madonna had an original look, and fans couldnt get enough of it.The same held true for Michael Jackson fans. Everywhere you looked, youd see dudes moon-walking. Or kids wearing big, oven mitt sized gloves on one of their hands. Michael was unique. He had a look, sound and style all his own.I know of a somewhat successful landscape painter who developed his entire style by copying a more notable painter.Beginning artists and most lay people probably think the artist is great. However, most professional landscape painters and educated collectors can easily spot the artistic appropriation.It is better to fail in originality than to succee d in imitation. - Herman MelvilleWe all want to be like our heroes. The problem is that our heroes are one of a kind. They stand out due to their uniqueness, talents and originality. We cant copy our way to the top, we have to leverage our authentic selves.Our challenge is to discover and develop our passions and talents. Then, we must find a way to originally and authentically share them with the world.- - - Figure out how to stand outA lot of creative people hone their skills until they reach a point of proficiency or mastery. And then they stop.Attaining a masterful level is important because quality matters. But masterful execution of your creative work doesnt assure that youll stand out.Walk into a classical painting atelier, and youll see masterful sketches and paintings of the human form. Students study Charles Bargue plates and plaster cast drawings, sight/size renderings of models, in-depth color mixing, values, brushwork, etc.There are a lot of phenomenal, highly skilled , atelier trained painters out there today. Im happy about that, because the classical approach had been marginalized by the growth of abstract and modern art.The only problem is that a lot of academic, atelier trained artists produce similar work. It all looks kinda the same. No doubt beautiful, skillfully rendered artwork, but not terribly original.Seth Godin is a popular author, blogger and absatzwirtschaft expert. Forbes.com reviewed his book, Purple Cow Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable, and noted the followingSeth Godin says that the key to success is to find a way to stand out - to be the purple cow in a field of monochrome Holsteins.If you want to be successful in life, you have to figure out how to stand out. Its a noisy, frenetic world out there, and everyone is screaming, Look at meIf Madonna and Michael Jackson had pursued more conventional images and songs, they probably wouldnt have attained super-stardom.Of course, being different for difference sake, is no t enough. There are plenty of dreamers out there, acting bizarre and trying to shock us with their weird behavior, bad language or off the wall antics.There has to be quality behind the originality. If Michael Jackson couldnt dance and sing well, no amount of glitter and makeup would catapult him to fame.- - - Its somewhat counterintuitiveSo what do you need to do? Lets say you have the talents and skills. How do you stand out?There are three words you need to know that can help you achieve greater success. Those three words areDo the oppositeIts somewhat counterintuitive. Normally, we study how other people became successful, and then we try to follow the same path. Its a logical strategy and to some degree, it works.For example, maybe your sister has a terrific job at Google, working as a full-stack, computer programmer. She went to college and grad school, got her computer science degrees, and is now pulling down a six-figure income.Your sisters path to success can be copied. I n fact, a lot of people follow this educational path. Sure, for many there is student debt accrued, but they also land good jobs.However, if you want to be that purple cow and stand out from everyone else, you need to bump it up a notch. Thats where do the opposite comes into play.This short clip from Seinfeld hysterically drives home the power of do the opposite.- - - I didnt stand out at allWhen I first got into blogging, I wanted to attract more followers. So, I studied what all the experts expoused.I examined what top bloggers were doing. Everyone recommended having a lead magnet on your blog, which is basically some kind of bribe or free gift for signing up to your newsletter or email list.I created two, free e-Books for new subscribers. I noticed a lot of bloggers using pop-ups, so I installed one on my blog, too. I bought a popular WordPress theme used by a top blogger, because I wanted to be successful like him.The free eBooks I used to entice subscribers with.Before long, my blog had all the bells and whistles, but it also looked exactly like everyone elses blog. I didnt stand out at all. I blended into the landscape of similarity and mediocrity.My blog posts were also fashioned like all the top bloggers. I incorporated those infernal listicles and bullet points. I departureed sharing the same kind of advice as everyone else.In my desire to be like other top bloggers, I forgot about my own unique experiences and authenticity.I got a few hundred followers, but I think they just signed up because they felt sorry for me. Eventually, I came to terms with the fact that I was just like every other aspiring blogger. I was unoriginal and boring. Definitely not a purple cow.Do what you cantOne day I finally decided to ignore all the gurus. The minimalist in me hated pop-ups, busy website design, and obnoxious gimmicks to lure readers in. I redesigned my website with more white space and less noisy distraction.I dumped the lead magnets, free stuff, pop-ups an d give-a-ways. I focused on improving my writing by hiring a coach. I did a lot of thinking about what I wanted to do with my blogging.A lot of bloggers add taglines that say, I help people to They were taught by other bloggers and experts that in buchung to succeed in blogging, you have to solve other peoples problems.No doubt, writing useful content to help people solve problems, will attract some attention. Especially if you have strong qualifications and experience to back up the advice and solutions you offer.What I realized, however, is that you can also entertain people with your blogging. Some of my favorite blogs dont solve problems for me. They entertain me. They fascinate or inspire me.Consider the hugely popular YouTube personality Casey Neistat. This guy has over 9 million followers. He basically creates awesome videos about his travels, experiences, etc.What he doesnt do is hit you over the head with lame pop-ups, or pleas to subscribe by offering a free eBook or fil e download. He doesnt anesthetize you with listicles or re-tread articles telling you to get up early or eat more kale.Instead, he entertains us. Casey Neistat stands out because hes an original and his videos are cool to watch. Sure, he slips in some great messages here and there, so in a way, hes helping us. But mostly, hes entertaining and inspiring us.Check out this awesome video Casey did titled, Do what you cant.Casey Neistat is definitely an original. Even his website breaks from what everyone else is doing. Talk about minimalismDo the oppositeThere are some things in life that we should all be doing. Treat people with kindness and dignity. Pull our own weight. Be there for our kids. Obviously, if everyone else is being thoughtful and kind, that doesnt mean we should be thoughtless and mean.However, in so many aspects of our lives, if we did the opposite, wed probably grow considerably. Wed move closer to our goals.Author Steve Sample, from his bestselling book, The Contraria ns Guide to Leadership, has this to sayAristotle noted that, when carpenters wish to straighten a warped board, they dont put it in a jig that simply holds it straight rather they put it in a jig that bends it in the opposite direction from that in which it is warped. After a week or two in this reverse-bending configuration, the board naturally springs back to a straight shape when it is released from the jig.Think about what your life would look like if you did the opposite of some things. Instead of vegging out on the couch, do the opposite go work out.Dont get seduced by the couch Go do something coolInstead of taking your wife for granted, do the opposite. Buy a small journal and every day, for a month, write the reasons why you love her. Only, dont give it to her on Valentines Day or her birthday. Do the opposite give it to her on a plain, old Monday morning.Do the opposite at work. While everyone else is bitching about the job or the boss, why dont you ersatzdarsteller down a nd get more work done?Stand out from the crowd. Not because youre a brown noser to the boss, but because no one else is putting in a stand out effort. Whether you love or hate your boss or job, doing the opposite of whining and minimal effort will get you ahead.How about that blog of yours? Why not redesign it so it doesnt look at all like everyone elses blog? Adopt a minimalistic look, or maybe a totally unique, new design.As a creative, consider the work youre producing. Does it stand out? If not, try doing the opposite of what youre currently doing. Switch things up.Im doing that right now with my cartoon work. I prefer fine line, black and white cartoons to saturated, color cartoons. Color tends to mask the beauty of sketchy, cross-hatching and detail. So, Im doing more black and white cartoons.Color cartoons probably stand out more online. But Im doing the opposite. Maybe my cartoons will stand out more, because they dont look like all the colorized cartoons?Speaking of cartoon s, they were part of my solution for more original, authentic blogging. I started to illustrate my own articles, instead of using the Unsplash stock photos that everyone else is using.Bam When I began adding my own cartoons to blog posts, they immediately stood out more. In my blind efforts to copy top bloggers, I forgot all about my own, unique talents. Like cartooning.How about you? What unique talents or unexpected skills could you bring to your digital life? What could you be doing that nobody else is doing?Experiment. Try new things. Dont be afraid to risk. If you crash and burn, maybe youll lose some fans. Just dust yourself off, and try again. Next week, the new stuff you try just might attract a whole new group of fans.Take Casey Neistats advice and do what you cant. Also, learn to embrace the three words you need to know for greater successDo the oppositeYou just might start something big. Something original. Something authentic, and totally you. How cool that would beBefor e you goIm John Weiss. I draw old school, handcrafted cartoons and write about life. Get on my free email listherefor the latest cartoons and blog posts.Thisarticlefirst appeared on Medium.

How to Write a Cover Letter for an Internship [+Example]

How to Write a Cover Letter for an Internship +ExampleHow to Write a Cover Letter for an Internship How to Write a Cover Letter for an InternshipYouve found the perfect internship, one that will give you great experience in your field of study. Now, youre ready to apply. You begin to feel the presaya, after all, you know that a great internship will lead to future job opportunities in your industry.You know you need to write a cover letter, but where do you start? Maybe youve already read about how to address a cover letter or learned the best length of a cover letter, but do those same strategies apply to internships? The short answer is yes. Its important to structure your cover letter as if you are applying for any standort in the real world.However, when applying for an internship, you probably lack real-life experiences outside of the classroom. Thats why you should showcase the skills youve learned in class or through extracurricular activities that make you a great candidate f or this internship. Its important to customize each cover letter for the internship that you are applying for.How to Structure Your Cover Letter for an InternshipThe structure of your cover letter for an internship should be like the structure of a regular cover letter. Without relevant real work experiences to include, youll want to include experiences from school, focusing on your classes and extracurricular activities. Think about what you have recently learned that you could apply to this internship, or how an organization you are involved with taught you leadership or time management skills. These are things you will want to include in your cover letter.In the opening paragraph, you should describe how you heard about the internship or what you know about the company and demonstrate your interest in the internship. Include relevant information about yourself including your major, education level, and interests that apply to this internship. If you found something interesting ab out the company during your research, such as an upcoming project that you would like to be a part of, include that as it shows your interest and passion for the company.In the next few paragraphs, youll want to review the internship description and highlight a few qualities that make you a great fit for the internship. You can draw from any area of your life. If you have volunteer experience that taught you customer service or played sports that taught discipline and leadership, include that in your cover letter if it is relevant to the internship. Dont forget to show how your skills can benefit the company, not the other way around. It can be tricky when writing a cover letter for an internship because youre looking for so much from the company in order to learn and gain experience. But you want to make sure to keep the companys needs at the forefront of your cover letter. This will set you apart and make you a more desirable choice for the internship.In the closing paragraph, don t forget to reiterate your interest in the company along with your passion for the industry and your contact information. Your final sentence should leave the hiring manager feeling like your experiences have prepared you for this opportunity, so make sure to end strong.Cover Letter Sample for an InternshipSee the cover letter below for an example of skills that can be highlighted in an internship cover letter.While it can be intimidating to write a cover letter for an internship, with these tips and guidelines you will be prepared to land an internship in no time.

Early Retirement Is an Option for Some Employees

Early Retirement Is an Option for Some EmployeesEarly Retirement Is an Option for Some EmployeesEarly retirement occurs when an employee decides to retire before the age at which he or she becomes eligible to collect retirement resources such as Social Security, a company pension, or distributions from a 401(k) or abedrngnisher retirement plan. Options for Early Retirement Many scenarios exist that would allow an employee to retire early. These are some of the potential scenarios An early retirement is an option for employees who have saved substantial financial resources aside from retirement accounts.An early retirement is also an option for employees who have developed multiple income streams. For example, an employee who works full time, but pursues website development, freelance writing, or photography as a second income, may develop the part-time business into a full-time career. This works best when the employee has developed the income stream before retiring. For example, one couple retired, moved to an island, and opened a wine bar however, they spent several years becoming knowledgeable about wine and saving money before retiring. The employee decides that early retirement is possible because of a combination of substantial savings as well as a second income stream.In additional cases when an employee chooses early retirement, the employee makes the choice and knows that he or she must continue to work. Often, they are burned out in their current field and their saved resources allow them the option of working part-time or with a more flexible schedule. Sometimes early retirees continue to work for their current employer but part-time and for part of the year. Depending on their field, this changed relationship can be an option. Other early retirees decide to pursue a job in a field that is different from their full-time career. Someone might have worked for years in higher education and education promotion, for instance, then, in early retirement , may begin working at a local church as a part-time administrator. Employer Incentivized Early Retirement Early retirement is also an offer made by employers who seek to cut costs and encourage highly paid employees to leave their employment by retiring early. Usually, the early retirement option is accompanied by financial incentives. Sometimes the employer wants to make room for younger employees with fresh ideas. The employer may want to promote employees so they gain experience in management or in lateral move jobs. But whatever the employers reasons, whether financial targets, attrition needs, or new employees, the early retirement offers must help them meet the targets they set. The employer reaches its financial targets when the correct number of employees needed for streamlining the organization and cutting costs accept the early retirement offer. Employees who are offered early retirement need to carefully evaluate the employers early retirement incentives in combinati on with their own savings and realistic additional income expectations and opportunities. Rarely will the early retirement offer completely fund retirement. Additional options, such as paid college tuition, often accompany early retirement offers, and must also be evaluated in the total equation. In either case, early retirement offers must be evaluated with the knowledge that if the employer fails to reach its intended workforce reduction targets, layoffs might result. Early retirement offers from employers are fraught with options that the potential retirees must consider with the understanding that they could lose the incentives and their job anyway if they choose not to accept the employers offer. In the case of a layoff, an employee will generally receive a severance package, but early retirement incentives will not be offered or available. Employees who are offered early retirement incentive packages should talk with a financial consultant to determine their best and reasonabl e options and alternatives. They should also keep track of the number of employees who are choosing to take the employers offer to best understand the potential scenarios that might await them. Its tough to refuse the incentive and find yourself laid off anyway- without the incentives offered earlier.

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How Job-Hopping Can Actually Help Your Career - The Muse

How Job-Hopping Can Actually Help Your Career - The MuseHow Job-Hopping Can Actually Help Your CareerRemember when changing jobs every couple of years was viewed as problematic? How would you explain having three roles at three different companies in a span of seven or eight years? How would you address the unstable nature of your job history?Fortunately, thats no longer a concern among an increasing number of hiring managers. Unlike your Baby Boomer parents, most of whom probably went to school, obtained a degree, and worked in the same field for the duration of their career, youre far more likely to scope out a few jobs- if not careers- in your lifetime. In an article for nicht weit davon entfernt sein Company, Vivian Giang brings up a point that makes the case for moving around even stronger Workers who stay with a company longer than two years are said to get paid 50% less, and job hoppers are believed to have a higher learning curve, be higher performers, and even to be more loy al, because they care about making a good impression in the short amount of time they know theyll stay with each employer.Patty McCord, a coach who advises companies on leadership and culture, speaks to this learning curve and notes that it exists, in part, because critical change in peoples mental outlook is to view employees as smart contributors from the beginning. For employees who are doing the hopping, that means getting with the program as quickly as possible and making a mark as early as its feasible.And, in a surprising twist, entrepreneur Penelope Trunk believes that with frequent job changes comes stability. This is because if you never have to look for a job, then you dont develop the skills to move on quickly and efficiently and are instead stuck being too dependent on the one employer you know.Still, the term job-hopper carries with a negative connotation and does suggest a certain inability to stick with something, even if thats far from the truth. Career-builder, on the other hand, indicates that your movement has to do with your own quest for learning and knowledge, so its a schlagwort you should start incorporating into your professional tale. As long as youre making a strong impression, helping the companys bottom line, and not burning any bridges on your way out the door, you can comfortably keep adding jobs to your budding resume with impunity.Photo of man in an interview courtesy of Shutterstock.

Make Sure Your Resume Does These 3 Things Before Applying for a Job

Make Sure Your Resume Does These 3 Things Before Applying for a Job Make Sure Your Resume Does These 3 Things Before Applying for a Job Your resume is one of the fruchtwein important documents you will ever write in your life. It could land you a bigraise or decide where you work for the next ten years. You should invest plenty of time and effort into writing a resume, and you should proofread it thoroughly before taking it to market.We all know that we need to check for spelling mistakes and typos, but what about the bigger picture? Here are threequestions to ask - and answer - before sending your resume out to the world1. Is It Easy to Read?Recruiters and hiring managers are busy people with deadlines to meet and hundreds of resumes to sort. The last thing you want to do is make life difficult for them by sending a resume thats tough to read.Is your resume written in a tiny, elaborate font? Does it contain huge paragraphs that will cause readers headaches? If so, you need to re think your structure and formatting.Your resume needs to be easy to navigate. Recruiters and hiring managers wont hunt for the information they need. If they cant find it right away, your resume will get placed in the reject pile.Ideally, your resumeshould be divided into clearsections with bold headings and sufficient spacing.Break text up using short paragraphs and bullet points to ensure your message can be easily digested. This will make it easy for people to skimyour resume and quickly locate important details.2. DoesIt Hold Peoples Attention Right From the Start?The first few seconds of a recruiters or hiring mangers time with your resume are crucial. They have plenty of resumes on hand already. If one doesnt capture their attention immediately, theyll simply move on to the next.To stop this from happening, you must begin your resume with an engagingprofile. Your profile should be brief,containing a high-level overview of your skills, experience, and knowledge.Think ofyourprof ile as your elevator pitch. Your goal is tosell yourself by explaining the unique benefits you can deliver to an employer. Avoid resume clichs like hard-working team player who thinks outside the box. Instead,stick to the factsand highlight your specific, relevant skills. Always tailor your profile so that it speaks directly to the particular role for which you are applying.3. DoesIt Prove Your Value?Many job seekers use their resumes to explain what they do, but they fail to showcase the results of their actions at work. You may have worked extremely hard producing reports, analyzing data, and delivering presentations, but if none of it madeany impact on your employer, what was the point?Its important to detail your input, but it is your output that completes the story and shows employers you can make a difference.Instead ofMade outbound sales calls to kompetenz clients.TryMade outbound sales calls to generate leads for the senior team, resulting in 10 appointments per week and $15 ,000 in sales closed in 3 months.By adding quantified results, you show readers the true value you bring to potential employers, which will make you a much more attractivecandidate.- Your resumeshould be easy to read, it should hold recruiters and hiring managers attention, and it should prove how your work benefits employers. If your resume meets these three criteria, youll be more likely to land interviews - and, eventually, the job of your dreams.Andrew Fennell is the founder ofthe resume-writing advice website StandOut CV.Master the art of closing deals and making placements. Take our Recruiter Certification Program today. Were SHRM certified. Learn at your own pace during this 12-week program. Access over 20 courses. Great for those who want to break into recruiting, or recruiters who want to further their career.

The Millennial Millionaire on how to be a Millennial leader

The Millennial Millionaire on how to be a Millennial leaderThe Millennial Millionaire on how to be a Millennial leaderEntrepreneurship is the backbone of the American economy. It is an opportunity to take newfound ideas and make them an everyday reality of the future. To be a successful entrepreneur, one must know how to lead.The first step to becoming a leader is to step out of your comfort zone. Entrepreneurs should strive to take on at least one uncomfortable task each day. The bigger decisions are known as Wussy Junction. This is the famous crossroads at which you decide to make the big call, speak up at the annual meeting, or approach the hot chick at the end of the bar. That decision to step up to the plate or stay on the bench dictates the path of life. If you reflect on where you are and who surrounds you, it all stems from a series of consequences over which you originally had no control. The choices you make in light of them are what guide your life.Such advice probably sou nds intimidating to someone unfamiliar with being the owner of a business or face of an organization. You may harbor feelings of Im not ready yet, and Im putting on a front to hold down this position. Thats normal, we all have to start somewhere. The key to profitability is not letting people know when that starting point actually is.Theres a famous scene in Boiler Room in which Ben Affleck tells his rookie stock brokers that they must Act As If. Herminia Ibarra captured this perfectly in her Harvard Business Review article, The Authenticity Paradox. When we are thrust into a new position we often feel like impostors going against our natural inclinations. This excuse forces us back to whats comfortable and disables us from inspiring followers. To learn we must adopt unnatural and superficial behaviors. Being a chameleon to the situation can buy time until our skills have developed to match the new role. So dont be afraid to bite off more than you can chew, and if your narrative str etches a bit further than who you are, dont feel like a fraud but rather a forerunner.I recommend for young entrepreneurs to study John Maxwells Five Levels of Leadership. The first leadership position is precisely that, one of Position. This is the manager they are there simply because someone put them there. A poor manager is the anfhrer who never sets an example and fails to connect with his team, instead, he sits atop his make-believe throne to say I am the boss As the old saying goes, If you think you are leading but look behind and see no one following, youre just taking a walk. When you need help in your organization, seek talent, not a title.Maxwells second step in leadership is Permission. This is the point when you not only hold a title as a supervisor, but actually, have followers. Solid relationships are built on this level, and now people are following you because they want to. You are a captain not only in name, but also in the minds of employees.The third rung of lead ership is Production. This is when the rubber meets the road. Now you not only have the title, but your employees want to follow you, and they look up to your results. The proof is in the pudding, there is no substitute for performance. Production is the teil that makes your team go from a group of friends to a winning unit.The fourth level of leadership is People Development. Leaders who attain this level are the cream of the crop. Transitioning from Level Three to Level Four may be the hardest, because it requires a premier producer whos finally reached the zenith to then only forfeit some of that production in exchange for coaching. Companies or producers end results decline during this transition as their efforts are rerouted, but if done correctly the future increases can be exponential. Your employees are not only efficient cogs in the machine, but they are devotees for your cause. In building an organization, recruit motivated people, dont motivate recruited people. The Level Four Leader attracts this sort of talent.Maxwells last level of leadership is Pinnacle. Reaching this status is reserved for the elite. This is another phase that truly forces a leader out of their comfort zone, as it requires a relinquishing of lifelong control to your newly developed captains. At this point, youve essentially become an ideal that people strive to mimic. Flourishing business owners will brag that they, couldnt blow their business up if they wanted to. Thats the Pinnacle Level.Having a dedicated team with a captain leading the way is all well and good, but the foundation of gainful entrepreneurship has to be an idea. Ever think of the paper clip? What about the staple? Or better yet, the Post-It? Of course, we all could have come up with that, how did we not think of that sooner? Discovery is about seeing what others see, but thinking what others do not. There were mobs of people spilling papers across every desk in America until Samuel B. Fay used a clip to attach paper to fabric and sought a patent in 1867. Exercise caution though, the most popular flaw for entrepreneurs is entrepreneuritis, an attitude to try and do it all. Its possible to be overwhelmed by opportunities the same as to starve from too little.Business of all sizes, from the one-man law firm to Google, are all searching for that perfect idea. Coming up with the idea is only the first step. Trying to perfect the product so it fits society like a glove is what makes a winner. The process of achievement must not be imitated, but it has to be duplicated. In other words, create a product or tafelgeschirr thats unique to you, with systems in place to do so consistently. The only thing worse than outright failure is achieving that success youve longed for, but without atotal understanding of how it was done.Be bold and attack whatever your entrepreneurial visions may be. Failure is the quickest way to success, so fail fast and move on. Michael Jordan missed more than 9,000 shots in his career lost almost 300 games and 26 times missed the game winning shot. The greatest of all time will be the first to tell you that repeated failures are the path to success.Bryan M. Kuderna is a Certified Financial Planner, Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow, and Investment Adviser Representative withKuderna Financial Team. He is also theauthor of the best-selling book, MILLENNIAL MILLIONAIRE A Guide to Become a Millionaire by 30.