I Get By With a Little Help From My .........
Irene Castaneda, CSP
National Staffing | People Leader | Recruiting | Sales | Operations| Employment Law | Human Resources |
Navigating the corporate world is not for the faint of heart. It requires skill, emotional intelligence, adaptability, patience, tolerance, an innate ability to be objective at all times and in all circumstances and political savviness. (and yes, LOTS of caffeine) To be clear, for those of us who have built our careers within this structure, we have seen the good, the bad, the ugly (sometimes the really ugly) and the neutral.
The Leadership Corner often talks about people being the cornerstone of business and they are, and in my opinion, they always will be. While there is a clear distinction between colleagues and friends, the one constant is that navigating the corporate world is much easier with a trusted confidant. Someone who will tell you when you are making a poor choice, celebrate you when you have a win, be transparent with you at all times, knows what drives you and simply "gets" you.
Interestingly enough, sometimes we identify that person and develop that relationship during our time on a team together, but more often, that relationship develops after one or both of you has left an organization. As the old adage goes, one door closes and another one opens.
Keeping with the theme of people being the cornerstone of business, I encourage you to think about who that person is in your world. Who is that confidant, that colleague-turned-friend, that one (or maybe more) person (s) who just make your life better by helping you see things objectively with a hint of subjectivity? The one who walks you off the ledge when needed and pushes you to be bold and take calculated risks when it's worth it?
The Business world is an awesome one to be in and one that I could not see myself out of. My DNA is business, and yes, my personal identity is closely aligned with my career, and I am proud of that! However, the business world in which I exist is enhanced by a few close, trusted people that make my corporate world go' round.
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Cultivating genuine relationships with clients and partners | Business Development Manager at KO Business Solutions
4 个月Thank you Irene, I really appreciate this. You will always be the leader who gave a chance on me right out of college and I will remember that forever. Thank you for being the best!!
Regional President at The JobSquad
4 个月Hi Irene, you are too kind. I definitely consider you as someone I reach out to for industry expertise regularly and appreciate your time and opinion. You Rock!!!!
Executive Search
4 个月Valid point! B ??????
Account Manager - DFW | ITSP MSP
4 个月Love this and mine is absolutely Irene Castaneda, CSP she sees my Leadership attributes and Driver for a long term career path in this industry. If it wasn’t for her coaching and guidance my Spring 2024 recruiting transition would have been rough. #Positive Relationships and never burn bridges.
Empowering People and Businesses Through Creative Staffing Solutions | Forward Thinking Problem Solver | Strategic Growth Driver | Managing Partner at NEXTAFF
4 个月I appreciate our time together, however brief, and appreciate your friendship Irene! Thank you for thinking of me!?? This article also makes me think about Brandy Brockus, TSC, CSP Tiffany Pease Ryan Papon Robin Mee, Rennay Blizzard, Jennifer Daniel, Lauren (Siegel) Macy and Michelle "Mo" H.. Some are colleagues turned friends, some are friends turned colleagues, and some are mentors. Much love to all! ??