1992

There are still companies who believe people are willing to work for very low salaries with a hope of reaping a reward somewhere..

In the meantime, their personal and financial lives suffer. And slowly but certainly, the smallest opportunity to have a fair amount of free time or some financial breathing room looks better to them... And they leave.

Quietly, nicely but certainly, one after one they leave.

I've heard the owners say, but they were so close... No, actually, you were so close.

The failure was yours not theirs.

Suddenly, all of the effort you put in to preparing them. for this great big role with a great big payoff is gone. And you're forced to start from the very beginning yet again.

When you're ready to stop, this cycle and get onto a plan which is at once, appealing to top talent and profitable for you let us know.

Or keep investing hundreds of thousands of dollars with each of these turns without receiving the ultimate payoffs for you and your company.

Having high standards is perfectly fine.

Holding people to extraordinarily high standards without compensating fairly is not.

Those same high standards and expectations need to be bi-directional.

Tose who would like to start discussing an alternative approach should give us a call.

Respect and reality are cornerstones in which to build your biggest and best futures.

Many thanks to my constant true North, Adam Grant .

1990

On Appreciation
Three Referrals in 24 hours.
Plus one new prospective client from a colleague I have known and admired.

I had envisioned this when I launched, but even as my special, niche company grows, I am still struck with gratitude.

Referrals from clients are earned by doing.
Not by talking or selling.

Colleagues rarely will reach out until they have proof. Frankly, I'm the same way.

They are now seeing the proof they were waiting for and they're calling.

These are things I learned after I began building these companies 4.5 years ago now.

FSG is now headed towards 5 years. FORWARD is almost 1.

Starting out alone is a feat most don't begin out of fear or a myriad of reasons.
But mostly fear.

While in reality I have nothing to prove to myself, the farther I go, the more I want to prove, share, offer.

It is out of 'lack' and 'scarcity' of trustworthy partners and professional women in leadership I started this journey.

I wanted to make a difference.

Now, I want to make a bigger impact, for as many as possible.
How?
We're working all of that out. With any luck bigger things are coming.

Three referrals? Just wow. And thank you all for trusting me with your career and offering my name to help your friends and colleagues.

That's all for tonight. I couldn't rest for the night until I shared this and my gratitude with my amazing, kind and talented network.

- ❤️ Laurie

1989

The more you accomplish in your career, the more lonely it can become. Few companies offer meaningful resources to their leadership teams to encourage and continue their growth.

Fot those who are in Executive or Leadership roles and are still hoping to make a bigger impact and deliver outstanding results, a partner can help you go farther, faster.

We are pleased to offer our rare, premier personal services to high-performing professionals.

✨️FORWARD Executive Career Services was built with you in mind.

For more information or to set up your confidential discovery call, DM us below.

#BetterTogether #AutomotivePartnerships #ExecutiveLeadership #ExecutiveCareerStrategy #LeadershipMatters #FORWARDExecs #ExecutiveCoaching #CorporateLeadershipDevelopment #TransformingAutomotiveCareers

1988

Leaders Sharing Their Success Hacks: Meet Joe O'Brien.

Joe shared a conversation he had with his son recently. Conor is heading off to college and asked his Dad if he had about his experience during those informative years.

Read below to hear his origin story into Automotive and how decisions he made early on began carving a lifelong successful journey.

If you or someone you know has a story to share, reach us today. We welcome every opportunity to highlight leaders in and beyond Automotive.

Your Career and Your Success Matter!

#LeadershipMatters #ExecutiveCareers

1987

It's a spectacular Sunday morning.
Do whatever you need to do today with an extra amount of enjoyment.
Why?
We think you're about to have an incredible week...be ready!

Off to shuttle my daughter Andrea Seymour and her family to the airport for their 2 week European journey. ✈🌍

I will miss them, but am thrilled they can travel like this- and to think of how Jordan will see the world and others.🧡

Your own adventure is about to get more interesting and rewarding! Stick with us and you'll see.

Like, follow or share for more on how we help leaders go ✨FORWARD, farther and faster.

Happy Sunday- happy new week!

#BetterTogether #LeadershipMatters #WorkLifeHarmony #Performance #ExecutiveCareerStrategy #Opportunities #Prepared #Impact #Influence #FinancialRewards #HappySunday

1986

Thanks to Steve Schmith, I have now become aware of this remarkable marketing expert, Jade Tambini.

Read on and you will learn more of how we operate at my company, Foster Strategies Group.

When I tell people that our clients find us and we don't chase them down or send out dozens of marketing campaigns to them, they find it hard to believe.

But it's true. We generate a good amount of content that allows us to build an audience and give them information they need so they can make a good decision.

Your Marketing efforts might want to take a look at the same approach.

Sheerly by accident, we now also offer Marketing Strategy to several of our clients. And it works.

Marketing is not about creating brochures and buying ad space.

It's a People-to-People operation where the main focus is creating interesting connections and conversations... Whether you ever know they happened or not!

We know it works.
And it's the only way we will ever operate and continue to win.

Read up on Jade and her thoughts in this article and let us hear your thoughts.

Thank you again, Steve. I owe you one!

1985

On 'Passionate' Employees.
At FORWARD, one of our coined phrases and philosophies is 'WorkLife Harmony'.

'Balance' can easily suggest too much juggling, teetering and measuring. We believe 'Harmony' generates a seamless and enjoyable integration of the At Work and At Home lives of a talented player.

When we hear the word passion from our clients, we always press into this to learn what this means to them...and why this particular word choice.

We often find they feel it is an embedded, unspoken expectation or that saying they are 'passionate' out loud indicates or improves heirarchy.

I snipped this piece of the Harvard Business Review article for those readers who are in Leadership and for those who might be experiencing passion fatigue or burnout.

"Recently, The World Health Organization (WHO) included burnout in its International Classification of Diseases, IDC-11, claiming that it “refers specifically to phenomena in the occupational context…a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed…”

The WHO noted that the syndrome was characterized by three dimensions:
👉1) feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion;
👉2) increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one’s job; and
👉3) reduced professional efficacy."

The real lives of our People are more important than ever.

We are pleased to be able to help, especially in an industry which is in dire need of growth in these arenas.

✨FORWARD Executive Career Services featuring
#ExecutiveCoaching #ExecutiveCareerStrategy #CorporateLeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipTraining #CareerPlatform #TalentAcquisition

1983

It can be challenging for a company to see its own patterns from the inside out.

A trained set of fresh eyes can often spot the hurdles, why they are there and how to smooth them out with greater accuracy and speed.

It doesn't hurt that the emotion is taken out of the situation as the interpersonal relationships are not negatively factored in.

What is a breakthrough you would like to have in your company's performance?

There may be one team or one set of individuals holding up progress or who is willing to be leveled up to reach peak performance.

Pattern identification is important and is one piece of our strategic approach as we help, businesses and individuals grow farther and faster.

Your leaders and your bottom line will be happy. You partnered with us.

Enjoy this article from Jon Bostock 🐘 to further explore this conversation.


1982

One of our ✨️FORWARD Executive Career Strategy clients shared this with me today.

Who else does this resonate with?
Let us help you become everything you meant to be.

✨️"If you want to go fast, go alone.
If you want to go far, go together."
-Unknown, but appreciated

We have an array of outstanding clients who are carefully researching and planning their next career moves. They are clear, eyed and focused on their value and what they can offer a solid company.

Let us help you find the best talent for your highest and most impactful positions.

And if you're ready for a career breakthrough, ✨️FORWARD Exec Careers is ready to help.


A special thanks to an incredible Fixed Ops Leader!

1980

We want to wish you a happy, safe and memorable 4th of July.
It's important to remember our Independence as a country and as good, caring citizens, remember we all deserve every bit of the freedoms our forefathers and mothers fought to offer each and every member of this great country.

We all have the opportunity to do more here to ensure the sacrifices those before us made are shared with all.

🎆Enjoy Your Freedoms as we continue to fight for each of our neighbors' personal journey to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Their Happiness.

Let's all live and thrive in these United States we share and leave no one out of the American Dream.

The recipe and ingredients for this great melting pot of ours gets better every day.

Happy 4th and twirl a sparkler for me!!!

1979

Enjoy celebrating Canada Day! Having just been there last month, it's a privilege to know so many fine professionals and partners to our near North.

Still sending our thoughts to quell the oppressive and damaging wildfires.

1978

What would you be willing to do for the next significant Career Breakthrough and the rewards it could bring?

Rewind: Thanks for catching the typo on my previous post, Jennifer. Since you cannot edit a poll once launched and we already have quite a few votes, I will leave it open and start this one fresh...properly spelling COACH!

Let's hear what is on your mind.

1976

Your Career is a Multi-Million Dollar Business. This holiday weekend of personal independence, we offer you a few thoughts to reflect upon.
👉How far ahead are you planning your Career Strategy right now?
👉Have you drafted a plan with timelines and KPIs like you would for a project at work?
👉Are you measuring your results and instilling Expectations and Accountability?
👉What has kept you from further, faster Career Growth?
👉How would you and yours benefit from a strategic Career Compensation Strategy that offered results within months?

✨FORWARD Executive Career Services is here to help the elite performers who have proven their value and want to equip themselves for the next level of success...and the next.

Our poll today asks a question we would like you to ponder thoughtfully.

What would you be willing to do for the next significant Career Breakthrough and the rewards it could bring?

A hint from our research, the highest performer will rarely say "I have already done everything possible."

Contact us this weekend and we can schedule you soon.

1975

We have been placing a focused effort to deliver our clients and our audience access to our powerful and proven insights.

If you would like to be included, please drop a DM or comment below.

A few examples of our latest offerings from ✨FORWARD for Executives and Leaders on the rise include these favorites:
✨Our LinkedIn Tips to Boost Your Audience and Engagement
✨Our just released dynamic Career Compensation Strategy worksheet.
You can look at our example as a guide and then enter your current salary to see where a partnership with ✨FORWARD Execs can take you.

Yes, we are changing the game in Careers.
But most important, we are changing Lives!

1974

Since most of you have started your long holiday weekend or vacation, we wanted to wish you a happy, safe and memorable 4th in advance.

It's important to remember our Independence as a country and as good, caring citizens, remember we all deserve every bit of the freedoms our forefathers and mothers fought to offer each and every member of this great country. We all have the opportunity to do more here to ensure the sacrifices those before us made are shared with all.

Enjoy Your Freedoms as we continue to fight for each of our neighbors' personal journey to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Their Happiness.

Let's all live and thrive in these United States we share and leave no one out of the American Dream.

Happy 4th and twirl a sparkler for me!!!

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