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I say let them cook 😜 LI covets volume over value ⚠️ You make a post LI tells you to tag people in it - ask Lisa Hurley about thirsty tagging LI tells you to go post this in other groups! LI says YOU could be a top voice 😳 LI says to contribute to lots of posts 😅 The 'people of influence' say to build a 'brand' here by saying things regardless of consequences - toxic boss LI 👀 There is a litany of samey posts containing 'algo winners' which in turn produces more samey posts ♻️ I'm pleased to announce... I hate recruiters... Entitled candidates be like... I love being on site vs remote work... Common resume mistakes I see... AI AI AI... Web 3 Web 3 Web 3... Post differently (read uniquely) rather than from conventions - you get buried, reported or suppressed entirely❕️ Check out Black and Native Americans specifically with their informational/educational/historically correct content being appropriated whilst constantly being marked as against community guidelines 🚩🚩🚩 So volume seems to be the optimal strategy as the platform incentivises it... #inclusion #leadership #linkedin

“Create the things you wish existed” That statement has been on my office wall since 2020. I’ve done many calls and videos right here next to that sign. A current example: This week, we had our first informal book club at work. I missed having a place for discussion of relevant books that I led at my previous employer. So I started small: just chatting and socializing the idea. And guess what? Others wanted connection. A forum for discussion of relevant professional development books. I’m grateful. And excited for our next discussion in November! It gives people who may not ever know each other an opportunity to meet. To lead and facilitate a discussion of insights and ideas. Across offices. So very cool! Want something? Start small. Put on your patience pants (because as much as it annoys me things don’t always happen as fast as I want them to 😜). And endeavor to create what you wish existed. You don’t know until you try.

I don't post on here often, but wanted to say how thankful I am for finding an organization that took me in as one of their own and competes at the highest level across SaaS and InfoSec/CS/Data startups globally. I became miserable in the army, and even at my first role post-Army, but for the first time in my 28 years of living, I don't mind getting up in the morning during the work week, and actually look forward to it (that is sad, I know). Something the Head Honcho here said really resonated with me: "Find things that give you energy." A very basic, simple, six word statement that goes a long way. I was putting all of my time, effort, and dedication into things I didn't enjoy, and self-sabotaging while waking up pissed off every day, if I even got out of bed that is. Find the people that make you better, find the company that has great structure, leadership, and ideas, and actually keep track of what you are doing to contribute to the fight - I bring this up because one of my forms of self-sabotage was being inconsistent with tickets, missing things that were important, or blatantly not preparing, so I would be forced to struggle as punishment. With a foot forward, I will continue to lean on and learn from those in the industry that have built a reputation on trust, performance, and a drive to keep going. Energy is contagious, and a favorable environment allows your true self, work ethic, and contributions to be exposed, benefiting personal career trajectory while positively impacting the organization each and every day.

✨Prevost Partners celebrates 5 years!✨ What does this really mean? 🥳 5 years of starting {almost} every day excited about the work that lies ahead. 🥳 5 years of interacting with the best clients who challenge us every day and make work fun. 🥳 5 years of understanding it takes a village of friends in various industries who we can lean on, bounce ideas off of, and network with. 🥳 5 years of working side-by-side, in the same office, with each other. How? We’ll write about that in another post. 😆 Here’s to many more years! Joel Prevost, CMO, LNHA, LHSE, MBA Prevost Partners

⭐️ Cheers to 20 years ⭐️ We are excited to share that March 10 marked Red Team's 20th anniversary. We are humbled by the incredible journey of the past two decades. What began as a one-person company in March of 2004 has far exceeded our initial expectations. Like most small companies figuring out how to survive, we relied on our wits, experience, and a little bit of luck to overcome hurdles. We were also incredibly fortunate to have so many talented people join us that were driven by the same commitment to excellence, integrity, and humility. Companies don’t flourish for 20 years without the love and dedication from its staff, and we are no exception – our collective team has allowed us to not only survive but prosper during the most challenging times. Looking back on 20 years, we can confidently state that our aspirations were modest; we were just focused on helping our clients navigate federal procurement. Little did we know that we were really empowering them to make strategic decisions to achieve their long-term growth objectives. It is an honor to be entrusted by so many companies to support their growth – further, we are appreciative of how welcoming industry and government have been to our company over the years. As we look to the future, we aspire to continually help our clients expand and achieve their goals beyond where they are today. Together with them, we will continue to innovate, evolve, and redefine what it means to be a trusted partner in growth and success. Jeff Shen | Carole Stoebe | Joe Salgado | Meghan (Quinn) Ohmer | Blake Harvey | Rachel Newman | Jennifer Bias | Jeff Leitner | Tris Carpenter | Jenny Frazier | Debi McGhee

First we listened. Here's the approach we took when brought in to augment the continuous improvement practice for the Facing History & Ourselves website.

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As a C-suite executive in Media, I had pitched myself for a board seat every quarter I was with the company.  That was 14 years in the making.  Every quarter I would get the runaround: “You’ve got so much on your plate, let’s table this…” “You’re doing such a great job, don’t want you to get distracted” “I’ll definitely table this at the board meeting today” Have you ever gotten the run around like this at work?? Unfortunately, what I realized is I wasn’t prioritizing myself, I was prioritizing the company I worked for. I was accepting the run around even though I knew I warranted a seat at that table.  The best advice I can give you is to Prioritize YOU not: Your Supervisor The company The industry Or anything else. 2 years after I was fired, I landed my first paid Board Seat!! You see, the longer I prioritized the company over myself, The further away my goals and dreams became. As soon as I put myself first, the Board Opportunity found me! Today, I find myself at a table where I am wanted, valued and appreciated. You deserve the same.  Have you ever put a job ahead of yourself?  What did you learn? Need a hand to put yourself first?  Click the link below I’ve got you…

Imagine starting a journey that spans three decades—here was my Day 1  Everything starts on Day 1... I and my 2 Co-Founders all worked at the same place – right down the road from where we are now. We worked hard. 50- and 60-hour weeks were not uncommon. But we were part of a hardworking, dedicated team all working toward the same goals, so it was OK. Until it wasn’t. See, in general, the company we worked for wasn’t winning. There were often cutbacks and general struggles. It wasn’t terrible but working that hard and not winning wasn’t a great feeling. So, one day, one of us (there is some debate on which one of us) walked in and said, “if we are going to work this hard, we should do it for ourselves” (for the record, I am firmly convinced it was me) We were a nice combination of hardware and software guys – we understood personal computers (and mainframes – hey, I said it was 30 years ago – stop judging) - and computer networks were starting to be an important part of small business. So, over dinner one night, the company was born. We each threw in $100, and we were off and running. We started as Andromeda Computing Systems – a name borrowed from a company I already had for writing software. One more evening spent in one of our attics – and we had a logo and a business card design. Our goal from day 1, which still drives us today, was to help people.   Computers and networks were complicated and hard to get working (in many ways, they still are), and people needed our help to succeed. 30 years of a focused purpose continues today and can be seen in our company’s Core Purpose: “Helping People Succeed.” That was a long time ago, and we have helped many people along the way. Clients and Employees, Vendors and Partners, and the folks in our community. We are far from done. The 3 co-founders are still here today. We show up daily with that same passion for winning – the same passion that drove us to Day 1 - three decades ago. Here is to my two co-founders.....what a ride! 

I'm excited to share that I'm rounding off my 4th week at Reclamere—marking a full month in a new role within the cybersecurity field, a sector entirely new to me. Yes, it's been a whirlwind of learning and, admittedly, a bit nerve-wracking. I jumped on this opportunity with both feet, eager not to disappoint myself or the fantastic team I’ve joined. That pressure to perform? I think it’s something a lot of us feel, especially when we really care about the quality of our work. But hey, growth happens outside of our comfort zones, right? At Reclamere, every day is a chance to level up my skills—skills that are shaping me professionally and personally. I’m talking about everything from boosting my relationship-building game, getting savvy with identifying our ideal customers, to geeking out over sales analytics and CRM tools for those sweet, data-driven insights. It’s all about building that confidence and pushing my career to new heights. Shoutouts are in order 📢: Huge thanks to Joseph Harford, Ph.D., CSDS and Angie Singer Keating, CISA, CISM, CRISC for betting on me and providing a nurturing environment for growth and continuous learning. I'm also incredibly grateful for my colleagues at Reclamere—your support, your patience with my endless questions, and the laughs we share have made me feel right at home from day one. The quote in the photo from the great man himself, Ted Lasso, perfectly encapsulates how I am currently feeling. I'm thrilled for what's ahead and eager to see where this path leads. To my LinkedIn network—have you ever embarked on a career journey that felt like a leap into the unknown? How did you navigate the early days, and what wisdom can you share? I’d love to hear your stories and advice! Side note: If you haven't watched Ted Lasso, I highly recommend it. A little optimism and a good laugh never hurts 😊.