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In the event that you missed the recent discussion that Wendy started the other day, we here at eMoms are currently looking at a considerable change that involves the rebranding of eMoms in an effort to more accurately target our audience.
There is no doubt that a decision like that can leave you scared and excited all at the same time.
In addition to the changes that are on the horizon here within the eMoms family, I recently learned that the wind of change is blowing at my day job as well.
The company that I work for is a long standing joint venture between two companies, who have recently decided to end the joint venture with each parent company acquiring different components of the company where I work.
While we have been informed of how the restructuring will take place, there are no guarantees when it comes to company mergers and only time will tell how this plays out.
As I mentioned on my personal blog, during a time of change it is very important to leverage the power of networking and reach out to people that you know.
When Wendy decided to explore the idea of rebranding the site, she turned to the people in her network for feedback on her ideas. This ability to reach out to people that you know and trust is truly priceless; and the fact that they know that they can do the same is when the real power of networking is realized.
Throughout my career, I have had numerous instances where my professional network has opened the door of opportunity and for that I am truly grateful. Likewise, there have been occasions where I have been able to return the favor to someone in my network and that is a feeling that I cannot describe.
With the changes that are taking place in my professional life, I am reaching out to my network - as well as looking to expand the reach of that network through the people that I have met blogging - to explore the hidden opportunities that might exist.
Change is not easy and has an uncanny way of making the surest person have a ball of nerves sitting where their stomach once resided. When it is all said and done, you look back and realize that not only was the change necessary but those nerves were nothing more than the excitement of new possibilities.
The world is closing in
Did you ever think
That we could be so close, like brothers
The future’s in the air
I can feel it everywhere
Blowing with the wind of change- Scorpions : Wind of Change
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I just stopped by your blog and thought I would say hello. I like your site design. Looking forward to reading more down the road.
Robert Michel
You got it with the “possibilities.”
In an interview for Pizza Hut corporate management in 2000, I was asked: “What are your opportunities?” Puzzled, I asked: “What do you mean?” He explained he meant the areas where I wasn’t at my full potential. In a word, he was referring to my “weaknesses.” How amazing, I thought later, that weaknesses can be stated as opportunities. It seems like an oxymoron, but it really does make sense. So … to you and other dads going through a change such as this, think of those weaknesses as opportunities.
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Good on you for reaching out Derek. I was just talking with a friend of mine about using social networks to expand his sphere of influence (or at least help maintain the one he’s got).
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@Robert :: Thanks for stopping by and saying hello, hope to see you around more often!
@Damien :: That is a very interesting take on how to look at your weaknesses and one that really makes a lot of sense.
@Cory :: I thought you were on a road trip?
Social networks and blogging in general can really expand your reach and have the potential to put you in touch with people you may otherwise never know.