For those who didn’t have a chance to read yesterday’s newspaper (Kelowna Daily Courier) or aren’t in the area, there’s an interesting article where I was able to give my 5 cents about “ the most important ingredients to achieving success in business” ….
Please see link below and let me know what your thoughts are.
Edison Reis
QAM - Quality Assurance Management
I was thrilled to participate as a guest speaker on this great event.
The best part was the opportunities to share ideas with the audience, learn and share knowledge.
See link for more details
” Entrepreneurs share their success stories”
Edison Reis
QAM - Quality Assurance Management
Here are my thoughts …………
Everything starts with good sense of grass root entrepreneurship behavior. (long term vision and willingness to take risks)
I would exemplify it with a “smoothie recipe” :
- (1 cup) of an active and realistic strategic planning. (not the one you show to your banker)
- (1 cup) innovation. (if you find the rare one that refuses to follow rules even better)
- (1 cup) of unselfishness. (we all deserve a decent life and respect)
- (2 cups) of real leadership (tell them where to go and go with them)
Put everything into your visionary blender (your team) and hook up the power cord (knowledge) and enjoy it.
I hope you all like it !
Disclosure: “Side effects” may include the followings. Please see your doctor if you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- Denial,
- Lack of support,
- Paralysis,
- and resistance
Al the best
Edison Reis
About 1.5 years ago when my full time relationship deteriorated, I started seeking for another full time opportunity within the same industry, job position and area of expertise.
That’s when the unexpected happened ……..
During the transition time, companies came to me offering short time engagements and other ones were blunt to tell me that they couldn’t afford me as a full time employee. That’s when the light bulb went on ……
After 20 years of being a full time employee, I started my own company and even knowings things are never easy for entrepreneurs, I never looked back.
Very quickly I realized that benefits could go farther beyond money and that I was able to impact our family life style in a big way.
” Top 5 life changing activities” that I deeply appreciate:
- Able to walk our kids (and dog) to school. (It’s funny because I sense that a lot of people believe I am unemployed. Maybe because I am the only guy around but …. I am a ” School Dad “and I am proud of it)
- Despite what most people believe, work hours are often around 60 hours a week but I can decide when (and how long) my “coffee breaks and lunch” will be.
- The ability of using my transferable skills in several different industries. (hey, I never thought I would be supporting companies within the IT, Internet and the environmental world)
- I truly enjoy the freedom to be here spending time here writing this question and reading other Q & A’s that allows me to learn and exchange knowledge.
- Lastly, when I criticize the boss with strong words I am not being disrespectful. It is just a self evaluation !
So ………… What’s your reward ?
All the best
Edison Reis
Here are some of my favorites …..
- If you build they will come
- If ain’t broken, don’t fix it
- Quality is measured by the level of complaints we receive
Have fun and think about all those statements that your first boss used to tell’a
Edison Reis