Mindset and Surrounding Yourself With the Right Kind of People

Why does your mindset matter when you’re climbing the corporate ladder? Whether you’re feeling stuck, dreaming big, or wondering what exactly it would take to achieve your next big career goal, today’s episode has something for you. In today’s episode of the Digital Enterprise Society podcast, Thom Singer is joined by The Mindset Master Chef Frank Kitchen.  Frank is a professional speaker who found the courage to pursue his passion and has developed the “I Live F.R.E.S.H” recipe that he now teaches to audiences and clients around the world.    On today’s podcast, you will learn: Career lessons learned from The Master Chef Ask yourself- what are you doing to challenge yourself and reach your goals?  Every business is a people business- learning how to communicate with and interact with different people is a critical career skill.  If you want to move up you can’t continue only doing what you’ve always done.    Why does mindset matter when you’re climbing the corporate ladder? Where your mind goes, your body will follow.  It is essential that you showcase what you are capable of, or you will be passed over.  Program what you want to achieve, and then express it to the people around you.  If you are overreaching for a job, you just might find a better job along the way.  Articulate your desires- you can’t assume that anyone knows your aspirations just because you showed up.    The key to understanding your personal mindset You are a reflection of the people you surround yourself with.  Identify the attitude and energy that you want to exhibit and connect with similar people.  Define your goals, the timeline required, and the people who can help you reach those goals.  Interview your employers- find out what support they have to offer you in your career.  Ask the company about their culture and learn from their response.    Live F.R.E.S.H. in your career  It’s not enough to think or talk about your goals, you have to be living them.  Living fresh means committing your time, your talent, and your team or network to achieving your goals and helping others achieve theirs.  Living fresh happens every single day- and you have the potential to be a life-changer for others. Focus- Identify a clear focus on what you want and how you’re going to get it.  Resource- tap into your network to get what you want most.    Enthusiastic- even if you’re not excited about the work you’re doing, you should be excited about the results.    Strong- nothing is easy but anything is possible.    Honest- are you helping or hurting the process of reaching your goals?      3 steps you can take today Find someone in your company who has the position that you want and interview them about their career path.  Tap into human resources- they are there to support your professional development.  Educate yourself so that you are prepared for your next promotion or interview.    Continue the conversation with us within the Digital Enterprise Society Community at www.DigitalEnterpriseSociety.org.   Digital Download: Virtual Round-Table Series