3 Valuable Tips To Help You Keep Your Job And Get Ahead, No. 4

This brutal economy is already the worst since the Great Depression and it is crumbling. As the former CEO of a major computer leasing company that had 300 employees, and a company that did business with numerous Fortune 500 companies, here are 3 further valuable tips that could revolutionize your career as well as to help you keep your job and get ahead:

1) Forgive. As long as you live, some people will do you wrong. The common approach is one of endless anger and to try hard to get even. All this will do is hurt your health from carrying that animosity and as you try to get even, the other person will respond accordingly as the situation sinks to "an eye for an eye." You both look bad in front of others who will distance themselves from you, while your employer may choose to be rid of both of you. There is no way this benefits your career or your well-being.

The wise person forgives. You don't have to like or approve of what that person did but you don't want to hold on to resentment. Forgive, wish the other person well, even if only in your own mind, then smile and get on with your life. As Gandhi said, "The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong."

2) Be On Time. This is a sign of respect. Others have set aside their other activities to be there and if you show up late, it tells them they and their time are not as valuable as other things you are doing. It also tells them you are disorganized, for "the freeway was backed up" or another excuse will sooth no-one. Be on time and there to greet everyone, as you make them feel special.

3) Have A Positive Attitude. Every person emits energy: good, bad or indifferent. It's like radio waves. Although you cannot see those waves, when the radio is on, you hear them emit sound. It's the same way with your energy. People can feel it. The more positive energy you have to share, the more uplifting it is to be with you and the more support you will get. I can't say this strongly enough to you: This is a crucial factor in whether people will want to be with you and in how successful you will become.

Dick