As you probably know, I write two blogs: this one, www.CommonSenseGuy.com and www.CareerSuperStar.com. I have never posted the same article on both sites. However, I received an e mail the other day that I used as the basis for today’s post on www.CareerSuperStar.com. The message is so compelling, that I’ve decided to post it here too.
First, a little background on Career Super Star. This blog is based on my Career Star model. Briefly, the model holds that there are five things all successful people have in common: Self Confidence, Personal Impact, Outstanding Performance, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Competence. I post on one of these subjects every day. On Monday’s I post on self confidence. With that background, here is today’s post on www.CareerSuperStar.com.
For those of you who read both blogs, I promise I won’t make a habit of posting redundant information. Thanks for indulging me this one time.
Today is Monday, so this post is on self confidence.
Here is the text of an e mail message I received from Glenn Cantor, the other day.
- Bud,
After 17 years with Pfizer, in their consumer healthcare and OTC business, I have been forced into a career search.
As you know, Pfizer Consumer Healthcare was purchased by Johnson and Johnson. I have been informed by my current manager that I will not be offered a position with the new Johnson and Johnson organization.
WHAT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY! I find myself with a myriad of options and opportunities -- both in my current business or with something in a totally new direction.
Already, I have initial contacts and preliminary interviews scheduled.
Thank you for your continued, common sense advice. If you know of anyone looking for a highly motivated, high integrity person with 17 years of consumer packaged goods experience, please send them my resume. Of course, the best recommendation you might attach to my resume is that I am a "Common Sense Guy" disciple (who often wears my "Common Sense Guy" cap).
Best Regards,
Glenn
Now there’s a man with some self confidence!
Glenn, through no fault of his own, has just lost his job. Instead of crying in his beer, he is moving forward quickly and aggressively to find a new job. As I’ve mentioned several times, action cures fear – the biggest enemy of self confidence.
I like Glenn’s action style, but I was more impressed by the words “WHAT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY!” It takes a lot of self confidence to lose a job in a merger and simultaneously see it as an opportunity. Personally, I think Glenn is correct. This is an opportunity to go on to bigger and better things. He sees it that way, because he is a confident person. He has an understanding of the risks involved, but he thinks enough of himself and his abilities to make the most of a difficult situation.
The company who hires Glenn Cantor will be glad they did. If you, or anyone you know, is in the market for an experienced, motivated consumer packaged goods pro, send me an e mail and I’ll send you Glenn’s resume.
That’s it for today. Thanks for reading. Log on to my website www.BudBilanich.com for more common sense. Check out my other blog: www.CommonSenseGuy.com for common sense advice on leading people and running a small business.
I’ll see you around the web, and at Alex’s Lemonade Stand.
Bud
PS: Speaking of Alex’s Lemonade Stand – my fundraising page is still open. Please go to www.FirstGiving.com/TheCommonSenseGuy to read Alex’s inspiring story and to donate if you can.
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