Miles Anthony Smith Quotes & Sayings

If Everything's a Rush, Nothing Is — Miles Anthony Smith

Neither care too much nor too little about the feedback of others. — Miles Anthony Smith

Being others-focused instead of self-focused changes your worldview. Living in a selfless manner and seeking to help others enriches our very existence on a daily basis. Get your hands dirty once in a while by serving in a capacity that is lower than your position or station in life. This keeps you tethered to the real world and grounded to reality, which should make it harder to be prideful and forget where you came from. — Miles Anthony Smith

The better question to ask is, "which tactic should I NOT use and which one should I start with first?" This allows us to decide which tactic will give us the largest impact for time spent. Prioritization is key when it comes to launching a job search strategy. Here are the results from a 2013 survey by recruiting authority Lou Adler: Tactic Used to Secure Job Internal Move or Networking Job Ad Recruiter Found LinkedIn Profile or Resume % Effectiveness 58% 27% 14% — Miles Anthony Smith

The importance of momentum in your organization cannot be understated! — Miles Anthony Smith

Overoptimism Is More Dangerous Than Overpessimism — Miles Anthony Smith

We all have something to offer, and we must choose to focus on what we do have to offer, not what we don't. And remember the dirty little secret is that those who are acting like they have it all together really don't. — Miles Anthony Smith

Do you want a level of income to fit your lifestyle or a lifestyle to fit your income level? — Miles Anthony Smith

Leaders bring things to conclusion, not necessarily consensus. — Miles Anthony Smith

Smaller Is Smarter: Hint, Bigger Is Not — Miles Anthony Smith

I am suggesting that we don't put the "income" cart before the "contentment" horse. — Miles Anthony Smith

What someone may lack in talent can be more than made up for in self-motivation, self-direction, and follow-through. — Miles Anthony Smith

Micromanagement is the destroyer of momentum. — Miles Anthony Smith

Selfish Apologies Aren't Apologies at All — Miles Anthony Smith

Finish Well; Anyone Can Start Well — Miles Anthony Smith

The goal of leadership is not to be likable or loved but to be proven trustworthy and respected. — Miles Anthony Smith

When presented with an open door in your job, drive a Mack truck through it. — Miles Anthony Smith

Our career mantra should be learn, relearn, repeat. — Miles Anthony Smith

Show Us, Don't Tell Us — Miles Anthony Smith

Don't Give Someone Responsibility without Requisite Authority — Miles Anthony Smith

Seek the Blame; Give Away the Fame — Miles Anthony Smith

Our weaknesses as a worker are only amplified by being in leadership. — Miles Anthony Smith

It is sad but true that many business people have no business being in business. — Miles Anthony Smith

Judge behavior, not motives. — Miles Anthony Smith

Abdication Isn't Empowerment — Miles Anthony Smith

It is either an exciting or scary time to be a leader. — Miles Anthony Smith

Someday" is a dangerous word. — Miles Anthony Smith

Be Chris LeDoux, Not Garth Brooks — Miles Anthony Smith

Finding a job that is a good fit is as much about you selecting the right company as it is about them selecting the right candidate. — Miles Anthony Smith

Whereas previous generations had to face some unpredictability, current generations are facing unprecedented levels of instability. — Miles Anthony Smith

Build Icebergs, Not Skyscrapers — Miles Anthony Smith

There remains a natural career progression even though the tougher job climate seeks to delay it. — Miles Anthony Smith

Post Interview Don't forget to send a written "Thank You" card to each interviewer (no e-mails unless it is in addition to a written one with additional info like a personal thank you video). This is especially important between multiple rounds of interviews; take the opportunity to show new information demonstrating you are a subject matter expert (article, video, portfolio, etc.) after each round of interviews. And follow up minimally by phone to show continued interest without coming off as desperate or a stalker. — Miles Anthony Smith

Can't we do better with Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software? — Miles Anthony Smith

Adaptability is the name of the game; if you understand that you must now be adaptable and flexible, you will find a way to succeed in your career. If not, you will succumb to job market pressures. — Miles Anthony Smith

There is a fine line between overbearing accountability and an allowance for mistakes. — Miles Anthony Smith

Adversity Isn't to Be Avoided — Miles Anthony Smith

If you don't have paying customers, you have a hobby. — Miles Anthony Smith

Macromanage, Not Micromanage — Miles Anthony Smith

In the name of all that is holy, please consider the wages of a particular profession before you select that degree plan. — Miles Anthony Smith

Everyone is dispensable but some are more dispensable than others. — Miles Anthony Smith

You Either Trust Someone or You Don't — Miles Anthony Smith

Stop Destroying Shareholder Value — Miles Anthony Smith

Labor saving devices have destroyed many jobs but have given rise to many new ones. It simply is up to us if we are going to resist or embrace the future. — Miles Anthony Smith

If you can't handle others' disapproval, then leadership isn't for you. — Miles Anthony Smith

The surest way to ensure career extinction is to resist change and adaptation. — Miles Anthony Smith

Be a Strong Leader, Even If You Follow a Weak Leader — Miles Anthony Smith

We don't deserve our job. Period. — Miles Anthony Smith