Introduction When you join a new company, someone will probably tell you, “Don’t worry. Just take some time to settle in.” It sounds like good advice. After all, starting a new job can be overwhelming. There are new people, processes, systems, expectations, and ways of working. Naturally, you need time to understand your surroundings. But there is a problem with the “settle in” mindset. If you spend your first few months simply waiting to feel comfortable, you may lose the most valuable period of your transition. Your first 90 days are not just a period for settling in. They are a period for learning, building relationships, creating credibility, and understanding how you can make an impact. Why “Just Settle In” Can Hold You Back When people are told to settle in, they often become passive. They attend meetings, complete assigned tasks, observe what others are doing, and wait for someone to tell them what they should focus on. There is nothing wrong with observing. In ...
Introduction Lasting impact is the ability to make a mark, leave an impression, or somehow touch the world around us in a meaningful way. To make that impact lasting, you have to make something happen beyond just you and your moment of presentation. Leaving a lasting effect is everyone’s desire somewhere deep down in their heart. It refers to the desire of making an impact that will last long even after you die. It can be financial, with one or more of your creation, or through the people, you connect within your life while you’re alive. Five Keys to Leave a Lasting Impact 1) Stop and Evaluate your life First Stop where you are now in your life and evaluate. Find out, what would you want people to say about you if this was the last day of your life? If you feel that what you found is exactly what you wanted, then it's fine but if no, then you can start asking yourself about how to leave a lasting impact on people around you or whoever you meet in life that would make you happy. Wri...