How to Optimize the Right Corporate Culture

How to Optimize the Right Corporate Culture Ryan Kellogg is a veteran of the US Army, where he learned to adapt to his surroundings very quickly. He also realized the military has a very strong culture, something that was very different when transitioning into civilian life. Have a listen below or keep reading to learn more about corporate culture and how it reflects employer brand. Whats your take on corporate culture? When I think about corporate culture and I lean back on my experiences when I was in the military, I think about why the culture there was something that I was really involved in and something that I was extremely passionate about. Then getting out, why was it that I bounced around a bit, I didnt know my way. During that time that I transitioned out. I consider myself a very positive person, but I found myself complaining a lot. Thats not healthy for anyone. If youre going to complain about your role, lets figure it out and be happy. Whats your plan for optimizing culture? Part of my step-by-step plan is always to start off as an individual with that mentality. You have to think about culture as something that you own, not necessarily something that youre stepping into. So often corporate culture is a buzzword, something that people just close over, or they think about as the way it is here in their current role. But by owning that culture and creating your own environment, I think that that is going to make an immediate impact for you. Sometimes people have a hierarchy that doesnt believe in corporate culture, but you need to think about, What can I do today to influence either my direct report? What can I do to influence that environment in a positive way? An acronym that I always run with over the past few years is culture. Can you lift teams you are engaging? Can you go to work today and make an immediate impact with the team that you are engaging on a daily basis? To me, thats contagious, thats culture. In a nutshell, its how you can impact it as an individual instead of complaining and constantly talking about it. Lets take ownership there. What can I do for my company? But from a company standpoint, thats your mentality. And if you can hire individuals who have that mentality or you can empower individuals to begin thinking that way, you will be in a much better place. As a senior leader, as an organization, you need to take a step back and look at your plan, look at your company and be honest with yourself, be mindful of your culture, and determine what you need to do to change it if it requires change. Sometimes its small tweaks with a change in leadership or an adjustment in a role, but other times it takes a full-on rehab plan that people need to be aggressive with. I would say theres no better time to plant a tree than today. This is the time to take action and change things. As a senior leader, I would completely start from scratch, take a step back, identify different ways that you can survey your company and gauge that culture, gauge specific attributes that you want to make sure that your company is fulfilling and then measure it. What pitfalls should organizations avoid regarding corporate culture? You have to put ownership in the hands of the leadership team, but at the same time, you cant put all of the ownership in the hands of the leadership team. And what I mentioned with mentality, is if just the leaders are the ones putting out corporate culture or putting out their solutions to what they perceive the corporate culture to be, it could be a huge miss, and thats important. You have to understand whats going on there. Very often, whether its gauging corporate culture or even providing feedback to your employees, therell be a midyear review and an end-of-year review or a company survey thats sent out once a year to determine where the culture is an employee satisfaction type survey. And that is very much check the block. You have to follow up, you have to understand, and you have to put things into action. So, by checking the block, although you believe you are doing the right thing, it comes across as disingenuous and actually can set you back. Your employees might roll th eir eyes next time they hear the term corporate culture as opposed to what I had depicted as diving head-first into the situation. Follow Ryan on Twitter  @wotpod and be sure to subscribe to the  Employer Branding Podcast.

Statement of Purpose on Resume - How to Write One

Statement of Purpose on Resume - How to Write OneThere are a number of advantages of writing a statement of purpose on resume. It can help in getting the right kind of job after all. Here are some of the things you should consider when you are going to write your statement of purpose on resume.First of all, this statement of purpose on resume is the first part of your resume. It is quite likely that after reading this section, your recruiter or hiring manager will ask you for more details on the position that you are applying for. He or she will also want to know how you have managed and how successful you have been in your career. This is where the statement of purpose on resume will come into play.Second thing, this is your opportunity to tell the world about yourself. You will be able to introduce yourself and tell them about your expertise. Your resume is just a reflection of your personality.Third thing, writing a statement of purpose on resume is easy and convenient. You do not need to be an expert in this field to create one. All you need to do is to tell a little bit about yourself and what your passion is and how you can make a difference in the field.Writing a statement of purpose on resume may seem a little difficult at first. However, it can be made easier if you know what to write. There are a few basic points that you need to bear in mind while writing a statement of purpose on resume.Writing a statement of purpose on resume is a statement that tells the reader why he should hire you. It should be easy to understand and to read. Make sure that it is clear and concise. If you think that it is not correct, rewrite itfrom scratch. It is important that your recruiters know why they should hire you must be able to answer their questions and convince them that you are the right person for the job.Explain your reasons for wanting to work in the company. This is where your recruiters will get a good idea about your interest and your future goals. For exam ple, if you are aiming for a leadership position then write it clearly so that your recruiter will understand. If you are looking for a promotion then go over this in more detail.With these things in mind, you will be able to write a statement of purpose on resume. It is a very powerful tool that can help you land the job you have always wanted!

Whats Your Engagement Ring Style

Whats Your Engagement Ring Style (In case you are not familiar with this popular girl from the internet, that young lady is saying, Oh my God, diamonds!) I have a guilty pleasure  Have you ever designed your own ring?  I mean your own engagement ring?  I do it all the time and I am married!  It is SO fun to play around on sites, swapping out different diamonds and settings.  It makes me want to shout, ER-MAH-GERD, DERMERNDS! Anyways There are eight classic diamond cuts: There are four basic setting types: Classic, Three-stone, Vintage, and Contemporary via 77Diamonds When it comes to style, which diamonds and settings do you prefer? Do you like a classic solitaire like Brooklyn and Blake?  A three-stone beauty like Jen and Selma?  Perhaps you like your diamonds with a bit of a twist, like Nicole or Angelina.  via  Would you ever go with a gem stone like Princess Kate? via No matter what your preference, there are infinite ways to style a diamond ring.  Here is one I made on 77Diamonds: Look familiar?  (wink)  I have a classic, round, solitaire set in a six-prong, white gold setting.  It has a modern twist because the bands are flat on top, rather than rounded. Do you think engagement rings are an indicator of your personal stye? If you design a ring, or if you have a ring, share it with me!