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Since the cave man days, change has always been upon us. Today however, changes in the workforce, demographics, climate, technology, national and global politics among others are happening at an unimaginable scale and rate. Discerning this change and knowing when to align accordingly is perhaps one of the subtlest yet insightful skills one can have or cultivate in order to remain relevant, alive, creative and competitive.
Leaders in politics, business, academia and others spheres are constantly seeking innovative yet sustainable ways to ensure profits and leadership in the global frontier. You may be asking yourself, ‘how can I leverage these changes as I adapt to move my organization or career at the cutting edge?’
Already, we are sharing roads with drive-less cars something that was unimaginable a decade ago. It is said that change is the perfect indicator of any life form. After all, whatever does not grow is dead, and its neither contributing nor benefiting other life forms. In fact, living things (including you and I) are said to have this rhythm, or cycle in advancement often induced or catalyzed by change.
Regardless of whether you are an individual or an organization, if you are not rethinking your career, market, industry, innovation in your product/service development and trends, you may end up in the dark. This does not have to be the case though if you prepare and reinvent yourself constantly staying ready to embrace whatever comes your way.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, some of the highest occupations growth in the United States in the coming years will come from low-wage and service job sectors e.g. personal care aides, janitors and housecleaners. While this type of work does not pay high salaries, it adds critical value to others. Consequently, opportunities are rife in this field if one has the right strategy, system and capital to build and scale up. Notably, not all future work will be technologically based, so agility in diverse perspective is critical.
Additionally, not all of us are cut out for entrepreneurship, thus adapting to build and scale may not be your forte. Still, reassessing your vision and strategy now may position you to where you want to be in the next few years as the future of work looms. To do this effectively, you will need to be attuned to:
- Be open to new possibilities and changes. This will save you from headache or depression when or if disappointments rain on your parade.
- Realize that values are critical and a must have. For when clearly defined, they help you keep focus on what matters against all odds as well as protect you from unnecessary frustrations.
- Cultivate the mindset (courage) to face whatever comes your way.
- Invest in self; choose to become whatsoever you will by learning what you must to forge ahead, and/or awake your inner genius and brilliance i.e. your gifts and talents.
- Commit yourself to You because it is your life after all, and only you not another will suffer the regrets later.
- Reach to seize the right opportunity when it knocks, or better yet create your own opportunity, and regain your freedom and live on your terms because well… you can.
Whatever you do, keep in mind that change is the only guarantee here and now, and in the future. The reality is that we may not desire this change, nevertheless; accept it as a necessity to life and discovery of new path, ideas, creativity or call to a unique purpose. Therefore, embrace and incorporate instinctive change into your life as simulation for when reality strikes. For to bring a new life form, one that adds value to self and contribute to others requires one to embrace the change—because it is in fact the only guarantee in life and the future of work. How do you cope or plan for this change or any other in your life, or what are your thoughts on the future of work? Share in the comments section below.
Carolyne helps professionals gain clarity around building a career through meaningful work. A speaker, author of Being Grounded: 21 Days To Come Alive and Love Your Life, and a contributing writer for various publications. To schedule your 45 minutes complimentary session with her, you can write her at carolyne@vpfstrategies.com
So true. Change can work to our advantage or disadvantage! The key is to align oneself with the change through the power of creativity! Thus, knowing one’s purpose is critical to managing change!
I love this caption, “Discerning this CHANGE and knowing when to align accordingly is perhaps one of the subtlest yet insightful skills one can have or cultivate in order to remain relevant, alive, creative and competitive”.
In my perspective, the major message/idea of this blog is, “INSPIRING NEW THINKING FOR NEW LIVING” as we journey through our everyday life.
When we don’t embrace CHANGE, we remain In CHAINS(not moving forward).
When we don’t embrace CHANGE, we become STRANGE(archaic/old fashioned).
When we don’t embrace CHANGE, We are out of RANGE(not being in touch with reality).
You can be in reality and not know what to do with reality. Presently, many people are living in FANTASY, and do not know what to do with REALITY. They are active, but not productive. They are HARD WORKING, but not SMART WORKING. One of the most successful tribes of Israel, “Issachar” understood the times (Discernment) and they knew what Israel ought to do. (RIGHT Execution not just Execution). They were successful because they weren’t just taking action, but the RIGHT action. They were SMART WORKING, not HARD WORKING. Most of us are executing and implementing steps and strategies that are not in line with the changing times and seasons, and we keep wondering why our lives are in CHAINS, STRANGE OR out of RANGE. The only remedy is for us to change our MENTALITY through self-investment, and stop living in FANTASY. By Learning, investing and developing our self in the areas of our gifting and as well studying current economic trends, we can “INSPIRE NEW THINKING for NEW LIVING”.