FutureWork Radio with Laura Goodrich and Graeme Codrington.

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The Vision of FutureWork is to discover and influence the future of the workforce by conducting insightful interviews.

FutureWork will feature reoccurring guests that are engaging and insightful, commenting on the subjects of innovation, future trends, change, and forward thinking workplace solutions that we believe will inform the most successful people, teams and organizations now and into the future.

Listen to Laura Goodrich with Dr. Graeme Codrington here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/laura-goodrich/2011/06/14/futurework-with-laura-...

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Welcome Dr Graeme Codrington

Dr Graeme Codrington is an expert on the new world of work and multi-generational workplaces. He is a keynote presenter, author, futurist, facilitator and strategy consultant working across multiple industries and sectors. His unique style blends cutting-edge research, thought leading insights with humour and multimedia-driven presentations and workshops. He has a particular interest in trends affecting how people live, work,...

Presenter, futurist, author, expert on the new world of work

Founder of TomorrowToday.biz

http://about.me/graemecodrington

Twitter: @workforcetrends

Blog: http://www.newworldofwork.co.uk 

Email: graeme@tomorrowtoday.uk.com

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Laura Goodrich 

Suze Orman meets Katie Couric with a splash of Dear Abby and a Meg

Ryan smile. Whip-smart and vibrant, but also down-to-earth and

approachable, Laura is an internationally recognized expert in change and the future of work and life. 

Energetic and enthusiastic,

she has over twenty five years professional experience; sixteen of

which she has spent as an Innovator l Video Producer l Author l Speaker l TV and Radio Host . 

Her business stories and experience from all over the

globe have earned her the reputation as someone who can create

positive circumstances and relationships in even the most challenging

 dynamics.

Laura is the author of the popular Seeing Red Cars film, and now the

book from Berrett Koehler that creates a shift from unconscious focus

on what we don’t want and trying to avoid to a conscious focus on

positive outcomes. She is a host of a national radio program and shares

stories about incredible people for a major market television station.

Connect with, Join In and Share your stories and questions with Laura Goodrich.

Internationally Recognized Expert in Change and the Future of Work and Life! 

Email: laura@onimpactproductions.com

Website: www.onimpactproductions.com

Business: 952-856-6071

SKYPE: laura.goodrich 

OOVOO: Laura Goodrich

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Program Host and Author: Seeing Red Cars 

Film and Book: www.seeingredcarsbook.com

Book Video: http://www.amazon.com/gp/mpd/permalink/m3PE5HUKRUKIKZ/ref=ent_fb_link

Seeing Red Cars Conversation Starters:  Amazon Instant Videos http://amzn.to/eUdiGA

FB: http://www.facebook.com/SeeingRedCars

App: Seeing Red Cars “I Want Statement” iPhone/ Ipad http://bit.ly/afWHOx

Seeing Red Cars Products: http://bit.ly/cB29Tq

Seeing Red Cars FB: http://www.facebook.com/SeeingRedCars

Seeing Red Cars Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/SeeingRedCars

LiveMint and the Wall Street Journal have identified Seeing Red Cars – Driving your Yourself, Your Team and Your Organization to a Positive Future as a top five leadership book for 2011!    Forbes magazine identified it as a “must read,” for leaders who want what it takes to accomplish positive change.

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Program Host and Author: Shifting Years: Leverage the Power of Generations 

Film: www.shiftingyears.com

FB Shifting Years: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shifting-Years-Leverage-The-Power-of-Generation...

Radio Host:FutureWork http://www.blogtalkradio.com/laura-goodrich

TV Host and Producer: Life to the Max 

http://www.lifetothemax.tv/about.html

Laura Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LauraGoodrichOn Impact

Twitter: http://twitter.com/lauragoodrich 

Blog: http://lgoodrich.posterous.com/

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/lauragoodrich

Slideshare: http://www.slideshare.net/LauraGoodrich

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35914444@N07/

 

 

 

 

 

Seeing Red Cars: Taking actions toward what you want requires breaking out of comfort zones

 

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Make the commitment to take it S-L-O-W, but make the decision to DO it!

 

Starting to take actions to move toward what you want in life often requires moving outside of your comfort zones. This is hard. It feels awkward and can be unnerving. I always advise people to take it S-L-O-W.

In my book Seeing Red Cars I give the example of a client I was coaching who was shy and quiet and typically sat through meetings without saying a word. She wanted that to change. I advised her to start by contributing at least one useful idea in every meeting. She had never spoken up before! This was a stretch, but she agreed to give it a try. I told her people may react with surprise the first time she speaks up, but once she does it the first time she’ll realize it wasn’t so bad and it will give her confidence going into the next meeting. That’s exactly what happened!

I also share the story about the miraculous turnaround of a client who discovered her true passion and prevailed:

I was working with an advanced biomedical company on a 12-week program to help employees focus on the outcomes they were looking for. Carla was an assembly-line worker and was curious about the concepts, and, frankly, they were a little unnerving to her. She cautiously began thinking to herself about her true passions, strengths, and values.

When we were close to the end of the 12-week program, I noticed Carla wanted to speak to me after class. She hung back and waited to have a chance to talk. She finally approached me after everyone had left the room and told me her story. She found the Seeing Red Cars concept (focusing on what you want) intriguing, but it really scared her in the beginning. That was because she realized through the process that she really loves finance and numbers and she wanted to move into the accounting department. She gradually started talking about the idea with her colleagues and manager, and they encouraged her and gave her the confidence to focus on her true interests and values. She finally worked up the courage to apply for the accounting program at a local college.

I had the opportunity to follow up with Carla over the years. She completed her accounting education and moved into the accounting department. Eventually, she moved into a leadership role in accounting before she moved to another organization when she married—you see, she had also identified the type of person she wanted to spend her life with during the original 12-week course and ultimately met that person and moved to another city, where she continued her journey as an accountant.

The reason Carla stuck with her plan and kept pursuing her desires is that she took it one step at a time and slowly built on each small success. It worked for her and it can work for you, too. Start Seeing Red Cars!

If you want to drive yourself, your team and your organization to a positive future, I am excited to offer the process and toolkit that can get you there. Check out the resources at seeingredcarsbook.com.

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What is the first action you can take toward what you want?

What can you do to break out of your comfort zones and DO it?

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Seeing Red Cars the book is available from popular retailers through our book website, seeingredcarsbook.com.

 

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Laura Goodrich

Innovator l Author l Expert Speaker

Radio l TV l Program Host

Internationally Recognized Expert in Workplace Dynamics and Change

Email: laura@onimpactproductions.com

Website: www.onimpactproductions.com

Business: 952-856-6071

Mobile: 952-240-1516

SKYPE: laura.goodrich

OOVOO: Laura Goodrich

Author: Seeing Red Cars: Driving Yourself, Your Team and Your Organization to a Positive Future is available at Amazon  http://amzn.to/aj0IUm or Barnes and Noble http://bit.ly/c5F1j7

Seeing Red Cars — Mindset to Win — Forbes Magazine

http://blogs.forbes.com/mindmakeover/2011/02/03/seeing-red-cars-mindset-to-win/

Program Host and Author: Seeing Red Cars

Film: www.seeingredcars.com

Book: www.seeingredcarsbook.com

FB: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Seeing-Red-Cars-with-Laura-Goodrich/179858525374208?v=wall

App: Seeing Red Cars “I Want Statement” iPhone/ iPad http://bit.ly/afWHOx

Seeing Red Cars Products: http://bit.ly/cB29Tq

Program Host and Author: Shifting Years: Leverage the Power of Generations

Film: www.shiftingyears.com

FB Shifting Years: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shifting-Years-Leverage-The-Power-of-Generations/129830580411162

Radio Host: FutureWork http://www.blogtalkradio.com/laura-goodrich

TV Host and Producer: Life to the Max http://www.lifetothemax.tv/about.html

Laura Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laura-Goodrich/164266833612423?v=wall

Twitter: http://twitter.com/lauragoodrich

Blog: http://lgoodrich.posterous.com/

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/lauragoodrich

Seeing Red Cars FB: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Seeing-Red-Cars-with-Laura-Goodrich/179858525374208?v=wall

Seeing Red Cars Book: Amazon ( http://amzn.to/aj0IUm ) or Barnes and Noble ( http://bit.ly/c5F1j7 .)

Shifting Years FB: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shifting-Years-Leverage-The-Power-of-Generations/129830580411162?v=wall

Slideshare: http://www.slideshare.net/LauraGoodrich

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35914444@N07/

 

 

 

 

Seeing Red Cars: Actions speak loudly—your children are watching!

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Your actions influence those around you, and especially your children. This fact became even more clear to me recently when I attended the funeral for my friend’s father. First, as I was walking through the parking lot, I saw a former coaching client I hadn’t seen in several years. It was a surprise to both of us when we saw each other. My friend’s father’s name was Glenn and my former client, John, was arriving to sing at his service.

 

My first reflections happened during the service itself. There were two people who spoke at Glenn’s funeral. 

  • First was a work colleague and close friend of 30 years.  He spoke of Glenn’s dedicated service and love of work and friendships. 
  • Second was Sarah, his granddaughter.  She stepped to the microphone with a quiet confidence and told  funny and moving stories of her grandfather.  She talked about his dedication to family and his love of fishing. Her voice cracked and she pulled us in very closely to her love and loss.  

I got an intimate glimpse of a man and his family, although I had never met him.  It caused me to reflect on family and the power of legacy. As I heard the stories of this man, I could see the influence he had had on his daughter, and then his granddaughter—all honest, hardworking and dedicated folks.

At the end of the service I looked up and John, my client, was standing in front of me.  His music had been lovely and I felt so grateful for how he had blessed the occasion. We stepped outside into the sunlight and he began to tell me a story. “Ten years ago you worked with me, Laura, and you asked me, what do you want?  I answered, and you told me that my response was as clear as mud!” I cringed a little at the bluntness of my words, but I didn’t let it show. He continued, “I knew my life was all tangled up and I lacked clarity. Together we untangled my thoughts and my dreams, and I finally was able to articulate what I wanted, personally and professionally, with great clarity!  I found the work hard and at times I did not enjoy it. But now, as I look back on my life, I realize I have accomplished everything I set out to accomplish ten years ago, and more!” 

 

At this point he began to slow down, and the reflection overwhelmed him.  Tears streamed down his face as he told me how he was very proud of his own accomplishments, but even more proud and grateful for of the impact that his personal clarity has had on his son.  John said, "I’m convinced that he would not be where he is today, which is a very good place, if I had not gotten clear about my own desires."

 

I always say, more important than the words you say to others are your actions!  Others are always watching. I’ve found that people can live with their own mistakes, but abhor the idea that their focus or lack of focus could cause their children to build a life that is either good or not so good. How you live your life affects everyone around you. This was a surprising learning I gained while writing the book Seeing Red Cars.

 

Doing anything that is counter to building strong and capable children is unthinkable to most parents and is the reason I’ve seen people like John and others work hard to make positive changes in their own lives. 

 

Imagine yourself and your family ten years from now.  Imagine telling me a story that would cause you extraordinary pride.  Imagine being drawn to tears while telling me what you and your family have accomplished, and how many people have been blessed along the way.  This is the power of clarity.  This is the power of knowing what you want both personally and professionally. 

 

Start Seeing Red Cars!   I can’t wait to hear your story! 

 

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Are you clear about your personal and professional wants?

How does personal clarity influence others?

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Seeing Red Cars the book is available from popular retailers through our book website, seeingredcarsbook.com.

 

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Laura Goodrich

Innovator l Author l Expert Speaker

Radio l TV l Program Host

Internationally Recognized Expert in Workplace Dynamics and Change

Email: laura@onimpactproductions.com

Website: www.onimpactproductions.com

Business: 952-856-6071

Mobile: 952-240-1516

SKYPE: laura.goodrich

OOVOO: Laura Goodrich

Author: Seeing Red Cars: Driving Yourself, Your Team and Your Organization to a Positive Future is available at Amazon  http://amzn.to/aj0IUm or Barnes and Noble http://bit.ly/c5F1j7

Seeing Red Cars — Mindset to Win — Forbes Magazine

http://blogs.forbes.com/mindmakeover/2011/02/03/seeing-red-cars-mindset-to-win/

Program Host and Author: Seeing Red Cars

Film: www.seeingredcars.com

Book: www.seeingredcarsbook.com

FB: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Seeing-Red-Cars-with-Laura-Goodrich/179858525374208?v=wall

App: Seeing Red Cars “I Want Statement” iPhone/ iPad http://bit.ly/afWHOx

Seeing Red Cars Products: http://bit.ly/cB29Tq

Program Host and Author: Shifting Years: Leverage the Power of Generations

Film: www.shiftingyears.com

FB Shifting Years: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shifting-Years-Leverage-The-Power-of-Generations/129830580411162

Radio Host: FutureWork http://www.blogtalkradio.com/laura-goodrich

TV Host and Producer: Life to the Max http://www.lifetothemax.tv/about.html

Laura Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laura-Goodrich/164266833612423?v=wall

Twitter: http://twitter.com/lauragoodrich

Blog: http://lgoodrich.posterous.com/

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/lauragoodrich

Seeing Red Cars FB: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Seeing-Red-Cars-with-Laura-Goodrich/179858525374208?v=wall

Seeing Red Cars Book: Amazon ( http://amzn.to/aj0IUm ) or Barnes and Noble ( http://bit.ly/c5F1j7 .)

Shifting Years FB: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shifting-Years-Leverage-The-Power-of-Generations/129830580411162?v=wall

Slideshare: http://www.slideshare.net/LauraGoodrich

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35914444@N07/

 

 

 

 

Seeing Red Cars: Careful—a deal-breaking weakness can overshadow your strengths. Deal with it.

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Ask your supporters to help identify your weaknesses

 

Do you have a weakness that may or may not be apparent to you, but is blazingly obvious to those around you?  Examples:

  • Every time a female team member faces a new or unfamiliar situation, she reacts with facial expressions that cross between sheer terror and outright anger. Her coworkers are instantly put-off by her dramatic reaction. The organization is frustrated that her negative response, a reflex for which she is unaware, undermines their efforts to create a change-adaptive culture.
  • A soccer parent on the sidelines gets so emotionally involved in the action on the field that he explodes in uncontrollable rants. It embarrasses his wife, his son, and the rest of the players and parents. It doesn’t matter how many strengths he may have or what they are, because they are overshadowed by his weakness.

 

I talk a lot about strengths and emphasize their importance, but perhaps equally important is addressing weaknesses. While you may never be able to reverse a weakness, accomplishment of goals relies upon awareness of weaknesses so you can bring them to neutral. And, once you clearly identify areas where you are weak, you can bring in others to work with you who are strong in those areas.

 

So how do you bridge the gap between a deal-breaking weakness and neutral? Start with awareness. Identify your weaknesses yourself, if you think you know them. Even if you feel like you do know your weakness, ask your supporters for their “take.” When does it come up? What situations bring it to light? What exactly does it look like?

 

Once you know, you can take action. Pre-plan what your positive response will be and then be alert to situations that trigger negative reactions.  Catch yourself before your instincts take over.  Respond with positive intentions instead.

 

Contend with your weaknesses and bring them to neutral so when that perfect job, project or opportunity comes knocking, your strengths are able to shine brightly independent of the shadow of a deal-breaking weakness.

 

If you want to drive yourself, your team and your organization to a positive future, I am excited to offer the process and toolkit that can get you there. Check out the resources at seeingredcarsbook.com.

 

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What types of situations trigger negative reactions?

What would you rather be thinking or feeling when a negative situation happens?

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Seeing Red Cars the book is available from popular retailers through our book website, seeingredcarsbook.com.

 

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Laura Goodrich

Innovator l Author l Expert Speaker

Radio l TV l Program Host

Internationally Recognized Expert in Workplace Dynamics and Change

Email: laura@onimpactproductions.com

Website: www.onimpactproductions.com

Business: 952-856-6071

Mobile: 952-240-1516

SKYPE: laura.goodrich

OOVOO: Laura Goodrich

Author: Seeing Red Cars: Driving Yourself, Your Team and Your Organization to a Positive Future is available at Amazon  http://amzn.to/aj0IUm or Barnes and Noble http://bit.ly/c5F1j7

Seeing Red Cars — Mindset to Win — Forbes Magazine

http://blogs.forbes.com/mindmakeover/2011/02/03/seeing-red-cars-mindset-to-win/

Program Host and Author: Seeing Red Cars

Film: www.seeingredcars.com

Book: www.seeingredcarsbook.com

FB: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Seeing-Red-Cars-with-Laura-Goodrich/179858525374208?v=wall

App: Seeing Red Cars “I Want Statement” iPhone/ iPad http://bit.ly/afWHOx

Seeing Red Cars Products: http://bit.ly/cB29Tq

Program Host and Author: Shifting Years: Leverage the Power of Generations

Film: www.shiftingyears.com

FB Shifting Years: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shifting-Years-Leverage-The-Power-of-Generations/129830580411162

Radio Host: FutureWork http://www.blogtalkradio.com/laura-goodrich

TV Host and Producer: Life to the Max http://www.lifetothemax.tv/about.html

Laura Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laura-Goodrich/164266833612423?v=wall

Twitter: http://twitter.com/lauragoodrich

Blog: http://lgoodrich.posterous.com/

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/lauragoodrich

Seeing Red Cars FB: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Seeing-Red-Cars-with-Laura-Goodrich/179858525374208?v=wall

Seeing Red Cars Book: Amazon ( http://amzn.to/aj0IUm ) or Barnes and Noble ( http://bit.ly/c5F1j7 .)

Shifting Years FB: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shifting-Years-Leverage-The-Power-of-Generations/129830580411162?v=wall

Slideshare: http://www.slideshare.net/LauraGoodrich

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35914444@N07/

 

 

 

 

FutureWork with Laura Goodrich and Jim Dittmer

FutureWork with Laura Goodrich

Innovator l Author l Expert Speaker

Radio l TV l Film Host. Internationally Recognized Expert on Change and the Future of Work and Life.

Laura Goodrich hosts the radio show FutureWork, a part of Linked2Leadership Radio Network. The Vision of FutureWork is to shape and influence the future of the work and life by conducting insightful interviews and reflections so listeners can find solutions for themselves, their teams and their organizations. The show is collaboration of Laura Goodrich, the guests and you the listener, to create meaningful solutions to work and life challenges and opportunities.

FutureWork will feature reoccurring guests that are engaging and insightful, commenting on the subjects of innovation, future trends, change, and forward thinking workplace solutions that we believe, will inform the most successful people, teams and organizations now and into the future.

 

Join us this week as Laura talks with Jim Dittmer. Jim exemplifies the characteristics of a successful professional and businessperson now and into the future.  Jim had a very successful career and business.  Then the marketplace changed and he changed with it.  He gathered new skills along the way and shifted his business in new directions!  He looks at these times as the most exciting times of his life!

Join in, be inspired and learn about what it takes to be successful in times of dynamic change. 

 

Listen to Laura and Jim Dittmer here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/laura-goodrich/2011/05/03/futurework-with-laura-...

 

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Twitter: http://twitter.com/jimdittmer
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FriendFeed:http://friendfeed.com/jimdittmer
Plurk: http://www.plurk.com/user/jimdittmer
Posterous: http://jimdittmer.posterous.com/

CMUG:  http://twitter.com/pnwcmug
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pnwcmug

 

Connect  with Laura Goodrich and On Impact Email: laura@onimpactproductions.com, Twitter: http://twitter.com/lauragoodrich LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/lauragoodrich Company: www.onimpactproductions.com Seeing Red Cars Video: www.seeingredcarsbook.com

 

Laura Goodrich 

Innovator l Filmmaker l Author l Expert Speaker

Radio l TV l Program Host

Internationally Recognized Expert in Change and the Future of Work and Life!

Email: laura@onimpactproductions.com

Website: www.onimpactproductions.com

Business: 952-856-6071

SKYPE: laura.goodrich 

OOVOO: Laura Goodrich

 

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Program Host and Author: Seeing Red Cars 

Film and Book: www.seeingredcarsbook.com

Book Video: http://www.amazon.com/gp/mpd/permalink/m3PE5HUKRUKIKZ/ref=ent_fb_link

Seeing Red Cars Conversation Starters:  Amazon Instant Videos http://amzn.to/eUdiGA

FB: http://www.facebook.com/SeeingRedCars

App: Seeing Red Cars “I Want Statement” iPhone/ Ipad http://bit.ly/afWHOx

Seeing Red Cars Products: http://bit.ly/cB29Tq

Seeing Red Cars FB: http://www.facebook.com/SeeingRedCars

Seeing Red Cars Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/SeeingRedCars

LiveMint and the Wall Street Journal have identified Seeing Red Cars – Driving your Yourself, Your Team and Your Organization to a Positive Future as a top five leadership book for 2011!    Forbes magazine identified it as a “must read,” for leaders who want what it takes to accomplish positive change.

Program Host and Author: Shifting Years: Leverage the Power of Generations 

Film: www.shiftingyears.com

FB Shifting Years: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shifting-Years-Leverage-The-Power-of-Generation...

 

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Radio Host:FutureWork http://www.blogtalkradio.com/laura-goodrich

TV Host and Producer: Life to the Max 

http://www.lifetothemax.tv/about.html

Laura Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LauraGoodrichOn Impact

Twitter: http://twitter.com/lauragoodrich 

Blog: http://lgoodrich.posterous.com/

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/lauragoodrich

Slideshare: http://www.slideshare.net/LauraGoodrich

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35914444@N07/ 

 

Seeing Red Cars: Grace figured out why she was feeling uneasy discontent. Now she’s seeking a job that ‘fits’ her

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Grace is an advertising professional and managed a department for a large firm. She wondered why she was feeling uneasy discontent. “I was in this state of limbo trying to figure things out,” she explains. “I thought for a while, do I want to leave this industry? Is it me? Is it the company? Am I having a mid-life crisis?”

 

Grace had been following Laura Goodrich on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook for quite some time, occasionally sending messages and questions. Laura’s book was soon to be published and Laura asked Grace if she would read an advance copy and write a review. It turns out, the experience was perfectly timed.

 

Following the instructions outlined in the book, “I put together a list of my passions, my strengths, my values and my priorities, and then I did a ‘through my eyes’ evaluation of my company,” says Grace. When she compared her notes side by side, she said, “I determined that I love what I do, I love my team, but I had lost faith in the company. I had always assumed my job and my company were the same thing, but I realized the company is something I can’t control, and my job is something I can control. I had never looked at it that way before.”

 

Grace reflected on the leadership changes at her company in recent years. “They’re not making changes that are really pushing the organization forward,” she concluded. So she took a closer look at what she really values:  open communication, honesty, fairness, flexibility and open mindedness. Then she asked herself, “How important are my values to me, and what is it about my values that I really relish?” Grace said she realized her values are “my personal brand; it’s who I am. My values are very important to me and I can’t compromise them for anything or anyone.”

 

So Grace proceeded to seek a new opportunity. She now has a clear picture of the team and organization she wants to join: “I want to make sure the department is highly regarded and has a voice; their opinions count.” She researched companies and cultures, and reached out to people working in those companies to validate her findings. Then she began to tell her story—sharing her passions, strengths and values, and her desire to work in an organization in which there is alignment. She says there are numerous opportunities she would have entertained prior to reading Seeing Red Cars and gaining a clearer understanding about herself. 

 

 Grace is now several interviews along in the selection process for a new position. She researched the company and asked questions in the interview such as, “Tell me about the marketing department in your organization. How is the department perceived?” Luckily, says Grace, the interviewer “was very happy and very proud to talk about it.” That gave Grace greater confidence.

 

Grace told me that even if this opportunity does not work out, she will keep on seeing red cars. “I’m not going to get depressed and focus on the negative. I’m going to focus on the experience and what I learned from the process, and take that information with me and use it for other opportunities.” Grace said the clarity of what she is looking for gives her a greater sense of comfort and trust that it will happen. She will find an opportunity that is right for her. And, she will be happier as a result.

If you want to drive yourself, your team and your organization to a positive future, Seeing Red Cars offers the process and the toolkit that can get you there. Check out these resources at seeingredcarsbook.com.

 

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Do you feel comfort with your job and company, or uneasy discontent?

Do your passions, interests, strengths and values align with your job and organization?

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Seeing Red Cars the book is available from popular retailers through our book website, seeingredcarsbook.com.

 

 

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Laura Goodrich

Innovator l Author l Expert Speaker

Radio l TV l Program Host

Internationally Recognized Expert in Workplace Dynamics and Change

Email: laura@onimpactproductions.com 

Website: www.onimpactproductions.com

Business: 952-856-6071

Mobile: 952-240-1516

SKYPE: laura.goodrich

OOVOO: Laura Goodrich

Author: Seeing Red Cars: Driving Yourself, Your Team and Your Organization to a Positive Future is available at Amazon  http://amzn.to/aj0IUm or Barnes and Noble http://bit.ly/c5F1j7

Seeing Red Cars — Mindset to Win — Forbes Magazine

http://blogs.forbes.com/mindmakeover/2011/02/03/seeing-red-cars-mindset-to-win/

Program Host and Author: Seeing Red Cars

Film: www.seeingredcars.com

Book: www.seeingredcarsbook.com

FB: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Seeing-Red-Cars-with-Laura-Goodrich/179858525374208?v=wall

App: Seeing Red Cars “I Want Statement” iPhone/ iPad http://bit.ly/afWHOx

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Program Host and Author: Shifting Years: Leverage the Power of Generations

Film: www.shiftingyears.com

FB Shifting Years: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shifting-Years-Leverage-The-Power-of-Generations/129830580411162

Radio Host: FutureWork http://www.blogtalkradio.com/laura-goodrich

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Laura Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laura-Goodrich/164266833612423?v=wall

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LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/lauragoodrich

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Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35914444@N07/

 

 

 

 

FutureWork Radio with Laura Goodrich and Will Deyamport

 

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FutureWork with Laura Goodrich

Innovator l Author l Expert Speaker

Radio l TV l Film Host.

 

Internationally Recognized Expert on Change and the Future of Work and Life.

Laura Goodrich hosts the radio show FutureWork, a part of Linked2Leadership Radio Network. The Vision of FutureWork is to shape and influence the future of the workforce by conducting insightful interviews and reflections so listeners can find workplace solutions for themselves, their teams and their organizations.  FutureWork will feature reoccurring guests that are engaging and insightful, commenting on the subjects of innovation, future trends, change, and forward thinking workplace solutions that we believe, will inform the most successful people, teams and organizations now and into the future.


Join us this week as Laura talks with Will Deyamport about Twitter as a Professional Development Tool. 

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Skype ID: Peoplegogy

Blog: www.peoplegogy.blogspot.com

Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/deyamport

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Connect with, Join In and Share your stories and questions with Laura Goodrich. 

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Seeing Red Cars: This tool helps compare personal and organizational/team values

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Don’t let quiet discontent fester; Seek opportunities that align with values!

 

Beware of disconnects between your personal values and the organizational values of the company you currently work for or are considering joining. Examples:

You value innovation

The organization values tradition

You value transparency

The organization is autocratic

You value collaborative teams

The organization rewards individual performance

I once joined a company on the same day as another woman. Her values were totally aligned with the organization and she thought it was heaven. I felt as though I landed on Mars. The values and attributes I desired were completely different. I stayed for 18 painful months and she recently retired after a long and successful career with that company.

 

If I had used a tool like this I probably never would have accepted the offer. Here’s how I would have completed this Seeing Red Cars tool at the time we were both hired:

Team or Organizational Attributes

Team or Organizational Values

Personal Values

Highly Traditional

Tradition

Forward Thinking

Control

Consistency

Innovative

Conservative

Systems

Achievement

Happy w/Status Quo

Integrity

Influence

Security

Stability

Courage

If you’re feeling a sense of quiet discontent with your current job, it might help to complete this tool for yourself. Here is a PDF of the tool (You may download an editable PDF free from seeingredcarsbook.com under the Toolkit tab.):

Click here to download:
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Here are ways you can research or questions you can ask to complete the columns:

Personal Values:  Values are those things you hold dear or esteem highly. Think about what you truly value. Here is a list of sample values to get you started:

Abundance

Achievement

Adventure

Appreciation

Boldness

Bravery

Challenge

Execution

Courage

Creativity

Curiosity

Agility

Flexibility

Decisiveness

Determination

Giving

Integrity    

Outcomes

Autonomy

Mastery

There are hundreds of values from which to choose. Pick five values that truly resonate with you, and enter them in the Personal Values column.

 

Answers for the two organization columns can sometimes be found on the company’s website under “About” or “Our Values.” Perhaps there is a letter from the president or CEO, or an annual report. Look for terms that address the organization’s values and attributes and enter them in the appropriate columns. These questions may help:

Team or Organizational Values:

What is important to the company?

What is important to this group?

What gets rewarded?

What is problematic?

What do people pay attention to?

What is most important?

Team and Organizational Attributes:

How does this group function?

What does it reward?

What does it discourage?

How does this group/organization view and respond to change? Innovation? Projects? Leadership?

 

Now look for similarities and differences between your personal column and the other two. How important are your personal values?  If there’s a lack of alignment, can you live with it or will it drive you crazy?  This analysis may help you make decisions about your current or potential position.

If you want to drive yourself, your team and your organization to a positive future, I am excited to offer the tools that can get you there. Check out these resources at seeingredcarsbook.com.

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Do you feel a quiet discontent because your personal values do not align with your job/company?

What does a comparison of your personal values with your team and/or organization tell you?

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Laura Goodrich

Innovator l Author l Expert Speaker

Radio l TV l Program Host

Internationally Recognized Expert in Workplace Dynamics and Change

Email: laura@onimpactproductions.com

Website: www.onimpactproductions.com

Business: 952-856-6071

Mobile: 952-240-1516

SKYPE: laura.goodrich

OOVOO: Laura Goodrich

Author: Seeing Red Cars: Driving Yourself, Your Team and Your Organization to a Positive Future is available at Amazon  http://amzn.to/aj0IUm or Barnes and Noble http://bit.ly/c5F1j7

Seeing Red Cars — Mindset to Win — Forbes Magazine

http://blogs.forbes.com/mindmakeover/2011/02/03/seeing-red-cars-mindset-to-win/

Program Host and Author: Seeing Red Cars

Film: www.seeingredcars.com

Book: www.seeingredcarsbook.com

FB: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Seeing-Red-Cars-with-Laura-Goodrich/179858525374208?v=wall

App: Seeing Red Cars “I Want Statement” iPhone/ iPad http://bit.ly/afWHOx

Seeing Red Cars Products: http://bit.ly/cB29Tq

Program Host and Author: Shifting Years: Leverage the Power of Generations

Film: www.shiftingyears.com

FB Shifting Years: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shifting-Years-Leverage-The-Power-of-Generations/129830580411162

Radio Host: FutureWork http://www.blogtalkradio.com/laura-goodrich

TV Host and Producer: Life to the Max http://www.lifetothemax.tv/about.html

Laura Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laura-Goodrich/164266833612423?v=wall

Twitter: http://twitter.com/lauragoodrich

Blog: http://lgoodrich.posterous.com/

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/lauragoodrich

Seeing Red Cars FB: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Seeing-Red-Cars-with-Laura-Goodrich/179858525374208?v=wall

Seeing Red Cars Book: Amazon ( http://amzn.to/aj0IUm ) or Barnes and Noble ( http://bit.ly/c5F1j7 .)

Shifting Years FB: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shifting-Years-Leverage-The-Power-of-Generations/129830580411162?v=wall

Slideshare: http://www.slideshare.net/LauraGoodrich

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35914444@N07/

 

 

 

 

Leverage the power of generations; it’s a matter of choice

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Four generations are together in the workplace for the first time in history.  It is how we choose to work together that will determine our success. All age groups must work diligently at being receptive and involved in the process.

 

1925 - 1945  

Silent Generation

 

1946 - 1964  

Baby Boom

 

1965 - 1979

Generation X

 

1980 – 2000

Net Gen, Generation Y, or Millennials

 

Demographic Truths

In 2008 I read a white paper by international consulting firm Deloitte entitled, “It’s 2008. Where Are Your Employees?” It discussed the impending talent crisis. I was fascinated with the undeniable demographic truths on the horizon:

·       Baby Boomers exiting the workplace in high numbers

·       The tremendously large size of the Millennial Generation

·       The diminutive size of Generation X  and its inability to backfill the spaces left by the departing generation

 

Simultaneously, I was being bombarded with requests for coaching and consulting regarding the challenges the established generation was experiencing in leading the Millennial Generation. 

 

Economic Recession

Suddenly, and for the next several years, the economic recession cast aside the focus on these truths as organizations struggled to survive. But of course, these demographic trends did not pause and wait for the recession to pass! In the midst of one of the worst economic downturns, many Baby Boomers opted to stay put rather than retire. This only served to put a band-aid on the talent crisis predictions, and for the time being, nothing happened.

 

The reality is, the talent crisis will once again amp up, the Baby Boomers will regain their confidence and proceed to retire (in droves), and Generation X will not be able to backfill the openings left by the Boomers. This situation will be further complicated by the fact that there has been minimal sharing of knowledge and the Baby Boomers are leaving with critical insight that Generation X needs to carry on.

 

Leverage the Power of Generations

I believe the best solutions come when all the generations are at the table, collaborating, and coming up with solutions and innovations that leverage the power of the generations. 

 

Unfortunately, this is rare. What is happening in the marketplace is collective eye-rolling—established generations roll their eyes at younger generations, and vice versa. There is fatigue and frustration on both sides of the equation.

 

I often tell people that a challenge and an opportunity usually dwell within close proximity of each another. That is definitely the case in this situation.  The result?  Solutions are created without collaboration.  Here is an example:

 

Not long ago I received a call from a client asking me to review their new website.  I asked, “Who is your target audience?”  They said males and females ages 18 to 40. 

 

The moment I landed on the website it was obvious it had been built by a group of over-age-40 males. Front and center was a talking head with a crisp shirt and conservative suit yammering gobbledygook. He was preaching corporate-speak on steroids! Fascinating, isn’t it? This is akin to a roundtable discussion on how to target the female purchasing audience without one woman at the table! 

 

The younger generations are more interested in human beings with hearts, personalities, and a bit of humility.  They are not interested in someone who is preaching from a lofty position with eyes cast downward. 

 

If the company had invited the up-and-coming generations to the table, they would have quickly realized what younger professionals like and don’t like.  They would have created a website that would appeal to the target audience with the influence that sage wisdom and decades of experience bring. 

 

This is one of countless examples where collaboration—leveraging the power of generations—would have yielded a superior outcome and a more innovative solution.

 

I always say that order matters.  We all have something to learn, and we all have something to teach—in that order. If we come from a place of curiosity, where each party says to the other “I want to learn about and understand you,” we would quickly realize that we have more commonalities than differences .  Once common ground is established, we can see our differences as strengths and begin to realize the infinite opportunities that exist with four generations in the workplace.

 

Multiple generations working together can be leveraged as a source of great potential rather than a cause for tension. I believe that we are in a unique place where sage wisdom blended with new, fresh ideas can create the solutions the marketplace and workplace desperately need.

 

It is how we choose to work together that determines our success. By finding common ground, respecting differences, and letting go of assumptions, great things can happen!

 

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Laura Goodrich 

Innovator l Filmmaker l Author l Expert Speaker

TV l Radio l Program Host

Internationally Recognized Expert in Change and the Future of Work and Life

Email: laura@onimpactproductions.com

Website: www.onimpactproductions.com

Program Host and Author: Shifting Years: Leverage the Power of Generations 

Film: www.shiftingyears.com

FB Shifting Years: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shifting-Years-Leverage-The-Power-of-Generation...

Laura Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LauraGoodrichOn Impact

Twitter: http://twitter.com/lauragoodrich 

Blog: http://lgoodrich.posterous.com/

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/lauragoodrich

Slideshare: http://www.slideshare.net/LauraGoodrich

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Film and Book: www.seeingredcarsbook.com
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Seeing Red Cars Conversation Starters:  Amazon Instant Videos http://amzn.to/eUdiGA
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Seeing Red Cars Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/SeeingRedCars
LiveMint and the Wall Street Journal have identified Seeing Red Cars – Driving your Yourself, Your Team and Your Organization to a Positive Future as a top five leadership book in 2011!    Forbes magazine identified it as a “must read,” for leaders who want what it takes to accomplish positive change.

 

 

Seeing Red Cars: Clarify your strengths so you can leverage and use them daily. You will be happier!

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A strengths assessment provides insight that will guide you

 

We’ve all heard “Play to your strengths.” It’s not new. It makes sense. Most people say, “Duh.”

 

 

The shocking reality is that only 20% of employees say they are using their strengths daily! This fact was proven by the Gallup organization through interviews conducted with more than 1.7 million employees from 101 companies in 63 countries.

 

 

Herein lies an opportunity for forward-thinking organizations. Hundreds of assessment tools exist that enable individuals to determine their greatest strengths (two I recommend are Now, Discover Your Strengths and StrengthsFinder 2.0). I recommend that you complete a strengths assessment, and if you’re a manager, have your employees complete an assessment. Once you clarify your strengths, leverage this knowledge to align yourself with the projects, people and initiatives that will allow you to bring the best you have to offer to the tasks at hand. Recognize that it takes work. The Latin core of the word passion means to suffer, thus you need to care about something enough to keep on going at those times when it might be easier to stop or be distracted by something else.

 

 

How do you recognize a strength? For starters, it comes easy for you. In fact, it probably comes so easy you take it for granted. We often overlook and underestimate the good that we can do when we are playing to our passions and strengths. It takes a lot less effort than other things, and it brings the best of ourselves to the project or challenge. It’s exactly what organizations need today.

 

 

When we are trying to be everything to everyone, it’s easy to end up down the path that keeps us busy and pays the bills but yields little satisfaction and drains us.

 

 

When you’re doing work that you’re passionate about, you lose track of time and you’re filled with energy. Look for times and activities in which you lost yourself. Reflect back on your life, even back to your youth. What were you passionate about, and what were you interested in? Knowing this is the place to start. If you don’t know it just yet, stick with it until it reveals itself to you. With the right determination, study, and conversation, you’ll figure it out.

  

You might feel that you already know your strengths, but I still encourage you to complete an assessment. It will provide insight that will guide you. Once you know your strengths, you can leverage them. You will be able to more easily and clearly articulate how your strengths will serve the project, your team, and the company. Everybody wins.

 

If you want to drive yourself, your team and your organization to a positive future, I am excited to offer the process and toolkit that can get you there. Check out the resources at seeingredcarsbook.com.

 

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What are your greatest passions, interests and strengths?

What types of jobs, projects and activities allow you to use these daily? How can you do more of those?

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Laura Goodrich

Innovator l Author l Expert Speaker

Radio l TV l Program Host

 

Internationally Recognized Expert in Workplace Dynamics and Change

Email: laura@onimpactproductions.com 

Website: www.onimpactproductions.com 

Business: 952-856-6071

SKYPE: laura.goodrich

OOVOO: Laura Goodrich

 

Author: Seeing Red Cars: Driving Yourself, Your Team and Your Organization to a Positive Future is available at Amazon  http://amzn.to/aj0IUm or Barnes and Noble http://bit.ly/c5F1j7

Seeing Red Cars — Mindset to Win — Forbes Magazine

http://blogs.forbes.com/mindmakeover/2011/02/03/seeing-red-cars-mindset-to-win/

Program Host and Author: Seeing Red Cars

Film: www.seeingredcars.com

Book: www.seeingredcarsbook.com

FB: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Seeing-Red-Cars-with-Laura-Goodrich/179858525374208?v=wall

App: Seeing Red Cars “I Want Statement” iPhone/ iPad http://bit.ly/afWHOx

Seeing Red Cars Products: http://bit.ly/cB29Tq

 

Program Host and Author: Shifting Years: Leverage the Power of Generations

Film: www.shiftingyears.com

FB Shifting Years: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shifting-Years-Leverage-The-Power-of-Generations/129830580411162

 

Radio Host: FutureWork http://www.blogtalkradio.com/laura-goodrich

TV Host and Producer: Life to the Max http://www.lifetothemax.tv/about.html

Laura Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laura-Goodrich/164266833612423?v=wall

Twitter: http://twitter.com/lauragoodrich

Blog: http://lgoodrich.posterous.com/

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/lauragoodrich

Seeing Red Cars FB: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Seeing-Red-Cars-with-Laura-Goodrich/179858525374208?v=wall

Seeing Red Cars Book: Amazon ( http://amzn.to/aj0IUm ) or Barnes and Noble ( http://bit.ly/c5F1j7 .)

Shifting Years FB: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shifting-Years-Leverage-The-Power-of-Generations/129830580411162?v=wall

Slideshare: http://www.slideshare.net/LauraGoodrich

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/35914444@N07/

 

 

 

 

About

Laura is an innovator l video Producer l author l host and speaker specializing in change and the future of work and life! She is passionate about helping people, teams and organizations navigate these wild roads of change! Her book and film Seeing Red Cars – Driving Yourself, Your Team and Your Organization to a Positive Future – are described as transformational, relevant and timely. Recently named honorable mention in the business category at the San Francisco book festival. It’s ranked #2 on Amazon in Business/Work Life Balance. Her short video “Positive Future” received 1st place in Training Magazine’s video competition in 2011 http://ow.ly/5zaxa Her film Shifting Years – received 2nd place in Training Magazine’s video competition in 2011 Is change in your future? Her new Embracing Change video is set to release soon! Get them talking.

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