When is the last time you evaluated the "True Value of an Opportunity"; not the opportunity of a sale but the opportunity of your current sales position?
Take a moment....
Where are you today?
Are you where you want to be?
Are you heading in the right direction?
Or have you awaken to the fact that you are no where you intended to be?
Is it time for a change?
We all reach a point in our careers that we consider change. Change could mean a new position, a promotion or even a jump to a completely different career path.
At these crossroads we often seek advice from trusted colleagues. Word of advice - DON'T LISTEN TO THE NAYSAYERS! Yes, you want objective advise but avoid those well meaning, who like the old comic reflects the sentiment "You can't Soar Like an Eagle when you Hang around with Turkeys". Seek advise from those individuals who consistently encourage you to become more than you are today.
What is holding you back?
If you have a new opportunity confronting you be willing to take the leap. You may be surprised, the leap may launch you to new heights - heights you never expected.
Yes, you may walk away from something good. Or maybe, if your honest with yourself, your current opportunity is only good because you're comfortable.
Honestly evaluate what is holding you back? You may discover complacency, security, a commission check, association with good friends etc are really kite strings holding you from soaring even higher.
When I look at new opportunities evaluate the following:
* What are the long term benefits?
* Does the new position provide new areas of growth?
* Will I expand into new roles?
* Can I significantly impact the new company?
* Does the opportunity afford me more time with family?
* What new business opportunities, business circles and professionals will I now be able to experience and develop?
Notice I have not discussed the opportunity for earning additional money. To me money is secondary. And I assume financial rewards accompany new opportunities. Remember producers are compensated not paid. If you can produce and provide value you will be compensated even if it is in the long run.
What is the value of your current opportunity? Maybe it is your time to stretch the wings. Your wings may have become stiff with complacency but stretch them a little further. Take the first step. You know, the hard step, the one that is the hardest followed by a small dip, then an exhilaration as the wind of opportunity catches your outstretched wings taking you to new heights.
About this Author
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Author: Jody Sedrick
Entrepreneur, CEO, Sales, Mobility and Web 2.0 Expert
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