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Auqeo! Blog--Change is in the Air

Many of us cringe at the thought of change.  If things are going well, why rock the boat?  Even the most carefully laid plans can be thrown off track.  It all comes down to being able to adapt to whatever life throws our way.  Check out our blog on change and feel free to add your comments.

Nothing is certain but death and taxes. If author Daniel Defoe was alive today, he’d likely be amazed at the staying power of his proverb. Change is necessary to grow and learn, but rarely is it willingly embraced. When things are going well, why rock the boat unnecessarily? Sometimes there isn’t a choice, like when the employees at Marie Callender’s in Elk Grove showed up for work on a Monday morning in June 2011, only to find the doors locked and the restaurant dark. Memphis-based Perkins & Marie Callender’s, Inc., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, closing 13 of its California locations the day before, even ousting some customers mid-meal! Imagine suddenly losing your job in an already shaky economy–not a happy prospect in the least.

On the flip side, change doesn’t always mean something negative. One of my dearest friends threw her hat in the ring for a high-on-the-totem pole position at her company, sweated out the panel interview and got the job. Already in management, she went from manager to regional leader, and snagged a $46K raise, merrily announcing the good news at our local watering hole. Granted, this situation is not the norm, but it shows that we can make things happen for ourselves, and are not at the mercy of where the wind blows us.

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Like a caterpillar turns into a butterfly, everything eventually goes through a metamorphosis, whether of its
own volition or due to external forces. In the business world, it’s important to evolve with the times. Strategic thinking and planning lead to a company’s longevity. What worked last year might be old hat 12 months later. By being aware of the latest trends, we can mold our organizations accordingly to stay current and ready for whatever changes come our way.

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