Monday, January 31, 2011

SERC: SMPS Regional Conference, March 16-18




I love attending the annual SMPS Southeastern Regional Conference (SERC). A regional event with the Atlanta, Alabama, Nashville, Charlotte, and Research Triangle SMPS Chapters, this is much more of a personal, local conference than the National Conference. The crowd is always a great size to:
  • Get to know great people in just two days
  • Make real, concrete local and regional connections
  • Allow for ample networking and socializing


The programming of this event tends to be very strong, and right on target, with what our firms need to know, and what marketing/BD professionals want to learn.  We also have strong national and regional marketing leaders heading up our sessions this year, and we expect a record crowd with our central location of Atlanta.  
 
Join us---GET LUCKY--March 16-18, 2011, Atlanta, GA.  


Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @SMPS_SERegion and join our group on LinkedIn for updates and news regarding this event.
  


Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Is It Possible To Find Fulfillment at Work?

Thank you to Ron Worth for his daily blog information. Below is one of his most recent postings.

We all have to do it. Work that is... if we expect t achieve any of the goals or dreams we have for tomorrow. I am one of those odd birds who actually enjoys work and have been very fortunate over the years to have jobs that were challenging, rewarding and very satisfying. Lucky also since we all spend more time at work than we do with family or in pur suite of self-interests. Your situation at work may not be so positive. If not, I want to share with your seven ideas from two authors, Sam Deep and Lyle Sussman, who provide guidance in their book "Yes You Can" that may move you toward a more fulfilling life at work, since this is critical for your happiness, health, and future career advancement.
  1. Broaden your vision beyond the job you perform. Find out as much about your company as you can. Learn where you fit in the grand scheme, and look for ways to make your fit a more satisfying one.
  2. Volunteer for new and more challenging assignments as soon as they become available. Ask before your boss thinks of someone else.
  3. Ask your boss what the two of you can do to raise the level of responsibility and creativity in your present assignment. If you want a more enriched job, ask for it. Make specific suggestions.
  4. Expand your capabilities; learn new skills. Enjoy the feeling that you can do your job as well as anyone has ever done it.
  5. Take advantage of opportunities to help coworkers succeed. Take new comers and less experienced employees under your wing. Teach them everything you know. Your excitement will grow as they do.
  6. Dream up ideas for doing your job better, faster, and differently. The resulting variety and cost savings will pump you up, as will the appreciation you receive from your superiors and customers.
  7. If non of the ideas above do the trick for you, and you're determined to feel better about your vocation, start hunting for a new situation that meets your needs to grow while you work.
Ronald D. Worth, CAE, FSMPS, CPSM
Chief Executive Officer
Society for Marketing Professional Services