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I have an inherent passion for helping others which makes opportunities limitless! When you have an inherent passion for serving/helping others, then you can take on any role and succeed!

An idea worth spreading

Become a Progressionist! This is someone who believes in continuous individual progress in one or more of these 4 areas: emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual. The mission is to promote progress as a value to be nurtured in the our daily lives and the daily lives of others.
The fundamental belief is that as you work towards becoming a better version of yourself; it becomes a natural state of being and slowly the pursuit of the life's meaning ceases. Instead, you'll instill 'make progress' as it's meaning and, ultimately, manifest an inner peace allowing you to focus on the things that truly matter to humanity!

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Your ideas about making this world a better place - physically, mentally, intellectually and/or spiritually then let me know how I can use my talents and skills to make those ideas come to life!

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• A reply on Conversation: Can/should companies eliminate titles in the workplace? Pros and Cons?

  Feb 6 2013: Changing the public away from the use of titles would be difficult or very, very slow. Something to consider, however, is...if you were to ask for a supervisor for whatever reason in an escalation scenario then the person to whom you have labeled a 'first level' employee could still transfer you to someone who doesn't necessarily have the title. It could be a process by which the company knows to transfer you to escalation team to respond to these types of incidents. Now, of course, this still doesn't still address the public's comfortableness knowing they're speaking to a "manager". I'm certain it would have some correlation between issue being resolved or not.

• A reply on Conversation: Can/should companies eliminate titles in the workplace? Pros and Cons?

  Feb 6 2013: Thanks for your thoughts. Really great stuff to ponder.

• A reply on Conversation: Can/should companies eliminate titles in the workplace? Pros and Cons?

  Feb 1 2013: Absolutely agree and I think that's my underlying idea with this question...creating a sustainable culture or workplace model that fosters being one's best as the reward versus 'the best'. I always figure we must start somewhere in reprogramming behavior and changing a culture. It may not happen in this lifetime or ever but like to explore opportunities of making progress. :)

• A reply on Conversation: Can/should companies eliminate titles in the workplace? Pros and Cons?

  Feb 1 2013: Thanks for the tip Greg! This newbie appreciates it!
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  A comment on Conversation: Can/should companies eliminate titles in the workplace? Pros and Cons?

  Feb 1 2013: I’ve worked in large corporations, small/medium sized companies and startups. The titles I was given at each company never quite reflected what my contribution to the company. In fact, often times it became a source of contention or confusion (e.g. human resources didn’t have a pay scale or job description for it or uncertain the right department I should report). I was given a "higher title" to justify pay increases most of the time.
  
  Ultimately, I guess I've always had a work ethic mentality that when I choose to work for a company...it's in any capacity that's required of me to support its success. I especially didn't play the "that's not my department" logic because I prescribe to a "big picture" view. My recent experience with new companies, have made it very important to recognize that different strengths and talents are necessary at different stages and to leverage them accordingly.
  
  Everyone says titles don't mean much, but then again they do. It would be interesting to know if there are any medium to large companies that tried it or doing it now, successfully.
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  A comment on Conversation: When accusing someone, how often do we take our time to understand their side of the story?

  Jan 31 2013: From my experience, the behavior you described is typically a result of a desire to be validated. Every one wants to feel they matter and often times it seems to manifest by being argumentative and/or defensive and, ultimately, not fully present for the exchange.
  
  I am committed to practice the art of compassionate listening. It's one thing to listen to what someone has to say, but it's another to listen with empathy; a desire to genuinely want to know where the other person is coming from.
  
  It's not easy because my ego can get the best of me, but it helps to be aware and start with the intention. I find I come away, no matter what end I find myself in (the accuser or being accused), with an opportunity for self actualization.