Get Healthy Rushcliffe is launching a new exercise on referral programme to help residents of Rushcliffe with long term health conditions become more physically active.

Exercise is a critical component of achieving a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Get Healthy Rushcliffe aims to make that as easy and as accessible as possible to those living in Rushcliffe.

By being more active, you can help reduce the likelihood of developing long term healthconditions such as heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes and high blood pressure.

Mark Lambourne, Managing Director of Parkwood Healthcare, the organisation behind theGet Healthy Rushcliffe project said that This is a fantastic opportunity for us to work with our partners at Lex Leisure and the wider health and social care community to help embed physical activity within the community of Rushcliffe.

The new 8 to 12 week programme allows residents of Rushcliffe who have been referredby their GP to engage in a personalised and safe exercise programme on a one to onebasis with a qualified instructor.

The programme offers expert advice in relation to health conditions and exercise. Our instructors are highly trained in planning and delivering programmes tailored to the needs and goals of the individual participants.

As part of the programme, participants are able to access the fantastic facilities at Bingham Leisure Centre, Cotgrave Leisure Centre, Keyworth Leisure Centre and Rushcliffe Arena at a discounted rate to enable them to take up more physical activity.

Rushcliffe Borough Councils Executive Manager for Communities Dave Mitchell said:Were delighted to support Get Healthy Rushcliffe at our leisure centres, building on theBoroughs great sport, lifestyle and place.

Encouraging those with health conditions to continue to be active is vital, whether in a role to assist recuperation or to make a significant difference in wider physical and mental wellbeing.

As well as an Exercise on Referral scheme, Get Healthy Rushcliffe also offers residents of Rushcliffe an online resource through which they can access advice, guidance and resources on how to stop smoking, eat a healthier diet, be more physically active, drinkless alcohol and maintain a healthier weight.

Anyone who is a resident of Rushcliffe is welcome to register at

http://www.gethealthyrushcliffe.co.uk to access the range of services that are available. If you would like more information please do not hesitate to contact us on 0115 784 5690, PARKWOOD.gethealthyrushcliffe@nhs.net or visit the website on http://www.gethealthyrushcliffe.co.uk

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Six Maine organizations were recognized by the Finance Authority of Maine for their work in helping local businesses and students succeed. The recognitions were made at FAMEs Nov. 21 annual meeting.

Business at Work for Maine Award: Amplify Additive of Scarborough, for its innovative manufacturing and work helping other companies choose the right technology for the right application. The company benefited from a unique partnership involving a FAME Direct Loan and financing from other partners such as the Maine Venture Fund, Maine Technology Institute and Coastal Enterprises Inc.

Education at Work for Maine Award: Professional Logging Contractors of Maine of Augusta for its work giving independent logging contractors and sole proprietors a voice in Maines changing forest industry. It offers Maines only post-secondary training program for operators of mechanized logging equipment. Launched in 2017, the program involves a partnership between the Maine Community College System, the PLC, and industry partners.

Education at Work for Maine Award: Ronald Milliken, longtime director of financial aid at University of Maine Farmington, and the financial literacy peer education program he founded that champions financial literacy and responsible borrowing. The programs mission is to increase the financial literacy capability of students by providing them with student-led informational programming regarding personal finance, student loan borrowing, default prevention and financial aid. The program has begun a statewide expansion, and will ultimately be offered at all seven campuses of the University of Maine System.

Lender at Work for Maine Award ($1.5 billion or above in assets): Camden National Bank. This is the banks 10th time as an awardee. Over the past year, Camden National partnered with FAME on 48 loans totaling approximately $13.6 million. This in turn helped to create 109 Maine jobs and retain an additional 484 jobs.

Lender at Work for Maine Award (up to $1.5 billion in assets): Skowhegan Savings. This past year, FAME partnered with Skowhegan Savings on eight loans to Maine companies totaling approximately $6 million. This helped to retain 53 Maine jobs. In partnership with Jobs for Maines Graduates, Skowhegan Savings has developed a career preparation and financial literacy program to give all students in Somerset and Franklin counties the skills and experience needed for success in todays workforce.

Lender at Work for Maine Award: Bar Harbor Bank & Trust: FAME partnered this year with the bank on 20 loans totaling approximately $5.1 million. This helped to create 39 Maine jobs and retain an additional 112 Maine jobs. The bank is being recognized for its increased partnership with FAME this past year utilizing the agencys commercial loan insurance program.

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For over 30 years, I've managed professional relationships. There is one foundational element that I've noticed remains unchanged: Humans need humans. We're social beings, and relationships with others can help us navigate the challenges and celebrate the victories of personal and business life. According to American psychologist Abraham Maslow, best known for his hierarchy of needs, relationships with others fulfill our desire to belong and our esteem needs.

Gallup research shows that only 33% of U.S. employees are engaged at work and lists "manager or management" as one of the five most common reasons employees leave their jobs. I believe that this stems from poor manager-employee interactions and employees' feelings of lack of belonging.

Case in point: Samantha is a new manager in charge of running a corporate branch office. She has consistently performed well in her previous positions and quickly rose through the ranks to her current position. She prides herself on the separation of the human component and work. In her previous positions, she was measured on individual performance; relationships with others were not a requirement or need for her personal success. She does not participate in lunch or after-hour office gatherings. She openly states her goal at the office is to do a job, earn a living and design her career path; she is not there to make friends.

The side effects of such an attitude may not be glaringly obvious. Samantha scores high on corporate compliance. Directives are followed precisely, and she is an expert in process execution. However, her performance as a team leader has been underwhelming and landed the team at the bottom of the district. The line of demarcation and the emotional disconnect between her and the team is directly impacting her success. Team members feel the emotional deficit in the relationship and have adopted an attitude of doing what is required of the job and nothing more.

To help Samantha change her course, we unpacked this question: What steps can be taken to improve individual performance and team engagement to drive success? Here's the advice I gave her. I believe any leader can use these tips to bond with their team members.

1. Consciously build bonds. Rather than approaching relationships with your team members with only quantitative data, build bonds from a qualitative stance as well. While the numbers show the outcome, they can serve as a small part of the improvement equation. Genuinely listen to your team members' ideas, and explore the feasibility of using them for the good of the team. Take an interest in their career paths; the goal of advancement may be tied directly to motivation to improve engagement and performance.

2. Rather than preparing what to say next, listen attentively as your team members speak. Often, our mind races to articulate what we will say in response, thereby causing us to miss important details. Listening intently shows respect for the speaker and can reveal opportunities to coach for better outcomes.

3. Seek value in every relationship. Different personalities, communication styles and thought processes can make it more difficult to effectively hear what's being said. Strive to find common ground, and commit to exploring ways to build from the commonalities.

4. Speak and respond in ways that encourage others to listen. Constructive feedback rather than criticism can work well to move discussions along. Structure feedback to inspire further exploration into the issue at hand. Ask "what if" questions to delve into the details.

5. Remember that emotions play a part in every discussion. An emotionally aware leader can recognize issues below the surface that have not yet been verbally communicated. For example, a usually outgoing employee who suddenly becomes quiet can be a signal. In such a case, inquire by approaching the subject delicately with empathy and with intentional words, such as "I've noticed that you don't seem to be yourself is there something I can help you with?" Without prying, and depending on how the conversation goes, offer available resources.

Employing these five tips can provide the foundation from which teams can develop cohesiveness and navigate the ups and downs of business cycles and other conundrums along the way.

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While it is important to recognize and avoid toxic people, it may be even more important to recognize and attract what I refer to as nutric people. The Latin word nutricis loosely translated means to nourish, to support, and to foster growth and development.

Research has shown that human resilience (ones ability to bounce back from adversity) is largely a result of being supported by someone else (cf. Everly & Lating, 2019). It seems to me that it is no quantum leap of faith to accept that ones happinessand success in life is often related to having someone who supports you, someone who nourishes you, someone who supports your hopes and dreams, and perhaps most importantly someone who helps you feel good about yourself. That person would, therefore, be the opposite of toxic, rather we could simply shorten the Latin nutricis and call that person nutric.

Toxic People

Just asthe environmenthas its toxins, humanity includes people who consistently do toxic things. Recognizing and avoiding toxic people is an essential skill to learn as early in life as possible (cf. Everly, 2009). Toxic people can spread unhappiness and personal suffering. They can poison things with which they come in touch: other people, careers, businesses, marriages, and even children.

Specifically, toxic people undermine your confidence, remind you of your weaknesses, and dissuade you from doing anything that might promote your happiness and your success. They may even take advantage of you to further their success, often working in stealth so as not to be revealed as the toxic people they are. They are users, certainly not nurturers. Sound familiar?

Toxic people are easy to recognize. They are unhappy and insecure, though they may try to mask their unhappiness with arrogance. They say things that are hurtful, but quickly say they were just kidding, or that you are being too sensitive. They drain your energy and leave you feeling emotionally exhausted questioning yourself and your desires. They may even sabotage your efforts at happiness or success. If caught doing so, they will say they were simply trying to save you from disappointment.

Oh, and dont think you can change them. Their insecurities are legion, far beyond your ability to alter. But you are inclined to try, so you get pulled into the great abyss of their toxicity. Just remember their toxicity can be contagious.

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Nutric People

Nutric people are the opposite of toxic people. Nutric people nourish, support, and foster your growth and development. They help you realize your dreams. They are uplifting people who help you build your self-confidence. They believe in you. They motivate you to be better than you thought you could be!

Nutric people are easy to recognize. They will encourage you when you have self-doubt. They will support you when you need assistance, asking nothing in return. They are happy more often than not. They often have a smile on their face. Their happiness makes you feel happy. They leave you feeling energized, motivated, and feeling more self-confident. The personal characteristics of Nutric people read like an acronym of the word itself.

Nutric people are:

1. Nurturing. They are supportive and encouraging. They are motivating but not demanding. They seem to truly want you to be happy and successful.

2.Understanding. They seem to understand you. They are perspective-takers able to understand your point of view on most things. When they disagree, they present their point of view without insulting your perspective.

3.Trustworthy. You can trust them without any fear of betrayal.

4. Reliable. Reliability is the key to trust. They act and think in a pattern that is usually predictable and this puts you at ease.

5. Integrity. They evidence honesty and ethics. They seem to follow a moral compass.

6. Confident. They are confident in themselves and their confidence is contagious. Studies on interpersonal attraction show that self-confidence is a key factor in attraction. Do not confuse confidence with narcissism and arrogance, as these two traits are characteristic of toxic people.

How do you attract nutric people? Aspire to be one, or at least close. Nurture others; be a compassionate and supportive presence. Be reliable. Don't make excuses, take responsibility for your actions (a rare quality). Follow a moral compass. Exude a confident humility. Try as best you can to see the world through the eyes of another. You will be surprised by what you discover. These things said, never lose yourself in the process.

While it is important to recognize and avoid toxic people, it may be even more important to recognize and attract nutric people. Nutric people nourish, support, and foster your growth and development. They help you realize your dreams!

(c) 2019, George S. Everly, PhD

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Thomas Rhettwas always a talented songwriter, but his career skyrocketed around the time that he started releasing deeply personal songs that spoke directly to his own life, such as "Die a Happy Man." That's no coincidence, as Rhett pointed out to The Boot and other outlets during a recent press event.

In fact, he attributes his success to his ability to speak openly about the things that are important to him. Thatskill that hasn't always necessarily come easily."Especially as an artist, it's tough in any genre to be vulnerable and to write songs about your life," Rhett admits. "When you put 'em out, you go, 'Does anybody care about that?'"

The resounding success of "Die a Happy Man," which tells the story of Rhett's relationship with hiswife Lauren, gave him the answer. Since then, songs including "Life Changes," "Look What God Gave Her" and "Dream You Never Had" have continued to prove that Rhett's fansdo care about his story, because it relates to their own.

"And I think what I found out is, the more personal songs I write ... you're really talking to a lot of the population," he continues. "A lot of the time as a dad, or even when I look at Lauren and we're sitting there with a newborn and going, 'Does anybody know what we're experiencing right now?' Well, there's a million people that do. There's abillion people that do."

Distilling those common experiences into song form may be easier said than done, but Rhett says that the payoff is huge. "That is Songwriting 101: to be unabashedly yourself, and do things different, not because you're trying to be different, but because it's actually who you are. I think that doesn't go unnoticed," he reflects.

That commitment to authenticity has taken Rhett to the highest echelons of country music, from awards show mentions to high-power tours and cross-genre collaborations. "Every decision wemade, every tour I said yes to, every tour I said no to, every song I did cut, every song I didn't cut -- it was all part of some crazy plan," he says.

"I don't know where it's gonna lead, but I'm really just trying to live in 2019, in the present, and feel like this is incredible," Rhett adds. "A lot of it is just attributed to being yourself. Being very unashamed to be who you are."

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While your balance might not be as impressive as Warren Buffet's, you can get closer by adopting these practices.

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Just about every entrepreneur wants to see their business turn into the next Airbnbor Uber. While a successful startup relies on great marketing and delivering a needed product or service, this isnt what necessarily makes the biggest difference for the bank accounts of the worlds wealthiest entrepreneurs.

In reality, accruing and maintaining wealth stems from smart personal-finance habits. Your startup doesnt need to turn into a billion-dollar business for you to achieve your wealth goals. By implementing the same personal-finance habits used by many of the most successful entrepreneurs, you can dramatically improve your financial situation. Here are five to get you started.

As important as it is to have a budget, one area where the wealthy differentiate themselves is by having clear-cut money goals.Writing down a list of financial goals and reviewing them each day will give you a clear direction regarding the actions you need to take to improve personal wealth and the profitability of your business.

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Not having a plan for spending and savings habits is one of the biggest pitfalls that keeps entrepreneurs and others from achieving their wealth goals. For greater insight on this, I reached out to Spencer Barclay, founder and CEO of Savology, whoexplained, The problem stems from the fact that many of us simply dont track where our money is going,which can undermine the financial goals youre working toward.Serious budgeting means planning ahead for how you will spend and save your money and then tracking every expense. When you are cognizant of your spending habits, it becomes much easier to keep them in check and contribute more to your savings goals.

With this information in hand, you can then start finding ways toreduce your expenses. This could mean switching to a less expensive internet provider for your business, or simply cutting out your daily trip to the coffee shop on your way to work.

According to Tom Corleys book,Rich Habits: The Daily Habits of Successful People, 65 percent of all self-made millionaires have at least three sources of income, and 29percent have five or more income sources. The significance of these numbers isnt just in the fact that these individuals are earning money through multiple businesses, as well as interest income, rentals or capital gains. By establishing multiple income streams, these entrepreneurs are diversifying and lowering their personal financial risk.

The idea is similar to creating multiple revenue streams within your business. By selling through new channels or introducing new products, you create additional opportunities for sales growth. Even if one channel or product starts to underperform, your business remains profitable because of the stability provided by other income streams. Diversifying your personal finances can lead to similar results.

Where does your extra money go after youve paid off your necessary monthly expenses? For business owners, finding ways to invest the profit back into the company is key to fueling further growth. The same holds true for your personal finances.

Many investment experts recommend implementing the buy and hold strategy as a way to generatepassive income over time. According to Investopedia, a long-term study of this strategy covering the years 1926 to 2010 found an average 12.1 percent annual return for small stocks and a 9.9 percent annual return for large stocks. This even accounted for the three market crashes that took place during this time frame.

Continually adding money to a savings or investment account will allow your growth to compound over time. This passive income serves as the perfect supplement to the money you take home from your entrepreneurial efforts.

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Research from CB Insights reveals that 42 percent of startup failures are attributed to a lack of market need for their product or service. Lack of market awareness can directly impact the success of your businessand your personal finances. Wealthy entrepreneurs make an effort to stay up to date on broad trends that could impact their business and personal finances. For example, changing interest rates can dramatically influence your long-term costs for taking out a loan for a new business venture. This could also affect buyer spending habits, influencing the market for your products.

Becoming proactively aware of market shifts will alert you to monitor trends or events that could affect your business and other investments, allowing you to take timely actions that protect your assets. Even something as simple as adjusting your pricing in anticipation of a market change could help you avoid incurring major losses.

For many, achieving personal financial security requires changing habits or a long-adopted mindset. This may seem like a challenge, but the end result is well worth it. By taking full control of the way you use your money, you can grow your personal wealth while also increasing your startups chances for long-term success.

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Studies confirm that mortal terror amplifies support for Trump Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images

In a recent experiment, American participants were asked: Please describe the emotions that the thought of your own death arouses in you and Write down as specifically as you can what you think will happen to you physically as you die and once you are dead. Moments later, those who had been asked to contemplate their mortality reported more negative attitudes towards immigrants, greater opposition to a mosque being built in their neighbourhood, and a greater likelihood of voting for Donald Trump for president.

What could possibly explain these findings?

In The Denial of Death (1973), cultural anthropologist Ernest Becker argued that while humans share a basic biological predisposition towards self-preservation with all life forms, we are unique in our capacity for symbolic thought, including self-awareness. This gives rise to the unsettling realisation that death is inevitable, can occur at any time, and that we are ultimately no more significant or enduring than turtles or turnips.

The unvarnished awareness of death engenders potentially debilitating existential terror, which humans manage by embracing cultural worldviews for example, a religious identity such as Christianity, or a national identity such as Englishness. These worldviews confer a sense that one is a person of value in a world of meaning, and hence eligible for immortality (either literally, through the heavens, afterlives and souls central to most religions; or symbolically, by being a member of a great and enduring tribe or nation, having children, amassing great fortunes or producing noteworthy works of art or science). People are therefore highly motivated to maintain faith in their cultural worldviews as a psychological bulwark against existential dread.

Becker then argued that because cultural worldviews are essentially symbolic, they can never completely overcome the terror of death. There is always residual death anxiety, a rumble of panic underneath everything. This free-floating panic settles on to those we regard as different to ourselves, as possible threats. Having assumed material form, this fear can at least be managed: in our minds these people become repositories of evil. They are then denigrated, demonised, dehumanised and, in some cases, destroyed.

Immigrants, including those who practise different religions, such as Muslims and Jews, have historically served as these scapegoats, as living embodiments of our existential dread.

Experiments carried out under the rubric of terror management theory the framework I and my fellow researchers used for understanding these behaviours corroborate Beckers account. They illuminate the existential underpinnings of hostility and disdain toward designated outgroups. After being reminded of their mortality (by answering the questions above, being interviewed in front of a funeral parlour, or subliminally exposed to the word death), Christians had more favourable impressions of other Christians and more negative impressions of Jews; Germans sat closer to Germans and further away from Turkish immigrants; Iranians were more supportive of suicide bombings; and Americans advocated using nuclear, chemical and biological weapons against countries that posed no direct threat to the US.

After being reminded of their mortality Christians had more favourable impressions of other Christians and more negative impressions of Jews

But how can these ideas help explain why death reminders increase support for Trump? The German sociologist Max Weber theorised that in times of historical upheaval, when existential anxieties are salient, people embrace charismatic political leaders. In 1951, moral philosopher Eric Hoffer, in The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements, added that the primary impetus for populist movements is economic and psychological insecurity, leaving people in desperate need of something to live for.

Authoritarian populist leaders, Hoffer argued, need not be intelligent or original. Rather, the primary qualifications seem to be: audacity and a joy in defiance; an iron will; a fanatical conviction that he is in possession of the one and only truth; faith in his destiny and luck; a capacity for passionate hatred; contempt for the present; a cunning estimate of human nature; a delight in symbols (spectacles and ceremonials) the arrogant gesture, the complete disregard of the opinion of others, the singlehanded defiance of the world [and] some deliberate misrepresentation of facts.

They transform followers fears into rage and righteous indignation directed toward designated outgroups for political purposes. For example, Trump campaigned for president by inflaming animosity towards Mexicans and Muslims. After the 2016 election, Trump admitted in calls to then Mexican president Enrique Pea Nieto that Mexico needed to pay for the wall to fulfil his campaign promise, and to Malcolm Turnbull, then prime minister of Australia, that he would look foolish if he honoured a previous agreement to allow refugees to come to the US.

Studies confirm that mortal terror amplifies support for Trump. Prior to the election, participants reminded of being in pain had more favourable impressions of Hillary Clinton than Trump. However, impressions of Trump improved significantly if participants were reminded of their mortality. Moreover, Americans asked to think about the construction of a mosque in their neighbourhoods, or immigrants moving nearby, showed higher levels of nonconscious death thoughts thus demonstrating that persistent efforts to demonise Muslims and immigrants had been quite successful. Americans also rated Trump more favourably after being asked to imagine a mosque or immigrants in their neighbourhoods.

People do not respond monolithically when existential concerns are aroused. For example, in response to a death reminder, French and US participants who scored high in rightwing authoritarianism characterised by submission to authority, moral absolutism, and punitive intolerance made more pejorative assessments of immigrants. However, participants who scored low on rightwing authoritarianism had more favourable impressions of immigrants after pondering their demise. Additionally, negative reactions to immigrants following death reminders were reduced when participants were also encouraged to think of universal human experiences shared by people from diverse cultures.

These findings suggest the hopeful possibility that we can encourage the development and maintenance of cultural worldviews that emphasise commonalities rather than differences between individuals and foster tolerance of such differences.

It is also important to acknowledge that support for Trump in the US, and similarly rightwing, anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim populist movements in Europe, is not solely a defensive reaction to mortal terror. A host of complex political, economic, psychological and cultural considerations contribute to ones political predilections. However, the fact that fleeting death reminders have a potent effect on political preferences conflicts with the democratic ideal that electoral outcomes result from rational deliberation.

Perhaps the best approach to fortifying those democratic ideals is to monitor, expose and oppose efforts by all candidates to exploit existential anxieties for personal and political gain.

When politicians claim we should vote for them because they are uniquely qualified or divinely ordained to eradicate evil, we should actively combat the inclination to allow mortal terror, rather than cogent assessments of candidates qualifications and positions on issues of importance, to determine our choices. Fearmongering mendacity would then become an electoral liability, rather than a potent political advantage.

Sheldon Solomon is a professor of psychology at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York. He is co-author, with Jeff Greenberg & Tom Pyszczynski, of The Worm at the Core: On the Role of Death in Life

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Jason Aldean has had more highs than most artists, with a long line of chart-topping singles, several sold-out tours, and a trophy case full of awards. But he's also had a few lows in his life, including a highly-publicized divorce, after tabloids reported a flirtatious encounter with his current wife, Brittany Aldean, while still married, and the devastating Las Vegas performance, while gunman Stephen Paddock opened fire at the Route 91 Harvest Festival while Aldean was performing.

The Georgia native knows he can do little to control how the media shares his stories, but he admits his frustration at the way he is sometimes portrayed, especially when it has nothing to do with his music.

I feel like a lot of times when headlines arent really what you want them to be it kind of overshadows what you are doing, Aldean admitted to Billboard. Its frustrating when it kind of takes the focus off what you are doing, but I feel like at this point in life and career, were back on track. . . It seems like for the first time in a long time everything is kind of back in place and were able to really focus on the music.

Aldean's ninth studio album, 9, was released on Friday, Nov. 22. It's a far cry from where Aldean thought he might be after his eponymous freshman record came out in 2005.

Its wild, Aldean acknowledged. I remember hoping the first record would do well enough that theyd let me go make a second one. Honestly the second album [Relentless] really didnt do as well as my first one initially so that was a little scary.

Aldean certainly has nothing to fear now. The "We Back" singer soon hit his stride, and has never looked back since then.

I remember going back in to cut my third album [Wide Open] and going, Man, this album could be a game changer one way or the other. It could really propel us and do something or if doesnt do well we might be in trouble here. So that third album was really a hinge that everything kind of hung on and Shes Country, Big Green Tractor and The Truth came off that record and really kind of took everything to another level.

Aldean's 9 album also includes "Champagne Town," "I Don't Drink Anymore," "Tattoos and Tequila" and more. Order the record by visiting Aldean's website.

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Some people get poached before even thinking about their next move. Others spend months looking for jobs with no luck. Some people score one promotion after the other and easily transition between industries. Others feel pigeonholed in their current roles.

When it comes to getting the job, there are many factors at play. Focus on the ones you can control by adopting the habits of the most employable people.

From knowing how to sell themselves to continuously getting out of their comfort zone, here is what A-players continuously do to stand out.

We will have to learn to develop ourselves. We will have to place ourselves where we can make the greatest contribution. And we will have to stay mentally alert and engaged during a 50-year working life, which means knowing when and how to change the work we do, wrote modern management pioneer Peter Drucker in Managing Oneself.

Druckers words still ring true: Highly employable people are intentional about their careers. They show up as managers regardless of their roles and responsibilities: This means being able to understand where their contributions will be most impactful for their organization and team, as well as managing their own workload and moving forward initiatives they are responsible for.

These top performers know when to involve others in their decision-making process sometimes consulting other stakeholders or asking for approval is critical whereas other times it reflects negatively on ones ability to take initiative and use sound judgment. They also anticipate challenges and provide potential solutions before being told what to do.

People who invest in personal development often turn to work as their outlet to implement positive change, says Samantha Kris, an international speaker, success coach & best-selling author.

This desire for growth and positive impact translates into exponential career opportunities. Simply put, its good for business and its a win-win.

Highly employable people are continuously looking for ways to get out of their comfort zone, whether by asking for more responsibilities or developing their skills outside of work. They know that when they start feeling stagnant in their lives its time to seek new challenges, and they dont tolerate complacency.

Seeking growth means understanding there is always room to improve. The most valuable people in the workplace are the ones who continuously seek to understand how they can best be of service and where there are opportunities to improve, says Kris.

Highly employable people are not scared of constructive feedback they ask for it because they know its crucial to their evolution. They use mistakes and failures as springboards for learning, and they also look to understand their successes in order to amplify them.

Know what you bring to the table. You have to value your experience and expertise if you want an employer to. Never stop increasing your value a person and be sure to pull that through in the workplace. Constantly remind yourself why youre an asset and make it your mission to show that through your actions, says Kris.

Valuable workers invest in building self-belief and confidence. They know that even the most successful people in the world have moments of doubt, so they dont focus on trying to eliminate doubt. Instead, they strive to rise above it.

Sought-after employees understand the power of personal branding and persuasion. They are not afraid to ask for what they want or highlight their accomplishments because they believe in what they have to offer.

Whether or not its a sales position, you need to be able to influence people everyday. Enhancing your ability to sell your companys service, your vision, your team and/or your boss on the idea of promoting you and anything in between will go a long way, says Kris.

Valuable people aim to provide value. They are team players who dont perceive relationships in terms of what they can get, but how they can support. This creates positive momentum and promotes the trust-building needed to advance in their own careers.

Not everyone is a born leader and thats okay but those who are willing to help others succeed are instrumental to team and company success, says Kris.

In the business world, things often have to be quantifiable. But highly employable people never underestimate the power of their gut feeling its an extra edge.

While intuition alone is not enough to be employable, I think its one of the most underrated traits in the workplace. Whether something feels totally off or spot on, vocalize what your intuition is telling you, if only to spark worthwhile conversation and solidify team direction, says Kris.

Top performers dont waste their energy on placing blame. They look at their role in a conflict or situation and aim to move forward productively.

Highly employable people avoid drama at all costs.The people who bring the most value to the workplace are the ones who take ownership, address miscommunication when it occurs and never let pettiness impact performance, says Kris.

The most employable people are able to assess all the factors at play in a given situation and gather insight from observing and listening. They are then able to use this understanding to take the right action or make intentional suggestions.

Im a huge proponent for speaking up and being heard but effective listening is a lost art. Theres much to learn by observing a room, leaning into the energy and letting the information marinate before making a decision, says Kris.

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Theres plenty of advice out there for aspiring entrepreneurs on how to determine a business model lessons on finding product-market fit, building a financial plan, and setting pricing that will net a profit, for example.

And thats all important, of course. But whats often missing from those conversations is advice on how to determine a model that doesnt just work it works for you.

Take it from these five founders. When they started thinking about how to launch their companies, they didnt necessarily want to do things the traditional way. In fact, in many ways, that was their motivation for becoming an entrepreneur. Here are their stories and advice on how they approached their business models to do things differently and how thats led to more success and happiness than they could have imagined.

Gelare Danaie, president of dexd

As a senior leader at one of the largest design companies in the world, Gelare Danaie had a firsthand look into how the projects she worked on shaped the future of cities, transportation, and public infrastructures. She also witnessed how the company took on as many clients as possible to boost profits, and how that made the architects and planners involved feel overwhelmed.

They need to work on different tasks and projects at the same time, and the reality is the business model of consulting business has no luxury for design thinking and co-creation,' she said. The outcome is projects that miss one crucial ingredient: innovation.

So when she launched her own design firm, she was determined to do things differently. For starters, she hired people from many different disciplines in addition to architects and interior designers, she added connectivity experts, strategists, wayfinders, and human behavior researchers to the mix.

Instead of each working fast and furiously on their own tasks, the team approaches new projects with design workshops where every party can contribute. It is a lot of fun and the outcome is always different and it is always exciting to see how we can help make more meaningful places by challenging the status quo of how things are done in a traditional consulting firm, she said. We believe the design industry of tomorrow needs creativity at its heart and not the shareholder profit.

Amelia Kruse, leadership coach

When Amelia Kruse started thinking about launching her coaching practice, she knew it was it for her that this work was going to be the core of the rest of her career. So when she thought about her business model, she didnt just think about what would work for her now she wanted a model that was sustainable for the long haul.

I was thinking less about building a traditional business model and more about building the foundations of a life for myself, she said. I thought a great deal about what my values were, what drove me as a coach and a person, and what meaning and purpose a coaching practice held for me.

While she thought about the logistics and budget of launching the business, those came after she had the more philosophical foundation in place.

Once I could see what I wanted my business to look like, the types of people I wanted to work with, the kind of coach I aspired to be, the other more traditional business model aspects followed seamlessly and simply, she said. A great perk of this is that as you evolve as an entrepreneur, you can also evolve aspects of your model since the foundation of your business is unshakeable.

Marta Subko, founder of subko&co

subko&co, a boutique digital marketing agency, is actually Marta Subkos second company. But its origins were heavily influenced by her first venture, an ecommerce startup that failed due to cofounder disagreements and left Marta in debt.

After this learning experience, it was clear to me that my next business would have the following criteria: quickly generate money to pay off debts; be able to run without any funding; allow me to have total ownership and responsibility for the projects, she said. On top of these things, I needed something that would lift me up after feeling incredibly burnt out.

The answer was a marketing agency that initially specialized in the French market. After studying in Paris, Marta said, I understood the culture and people of France and working in French was a huge motivator for me. Plus, she saw a clear opportunity: There were no other Francophonic agencies where she lived.

Marketing agencies arent new business models, and Marta admitted that compared to startups they might be considered less glamorous and underrated. In reality, though, its been the perfect move after startup life.

Working with an existing business model is perfectly fine as long as you stay deeply curious and innovative, and you find a niche market that personally drives you and differentiates you from others, she said.

Elana Reinholtz, founder and CEO of Bird + Stone

When Elana Reinholtz founded Bird + Stone, a direct-to-consumer jewelry brand, she knew that a key part of her business model would be giving part of the proceeds to nonprofits. She didnt just want to create beautiful things, she emphasized; she wanted to start a movement.

We are building a community of changemakers people who buy bracelets but also volunteer, take action in their communities, and vote and engage with their legislators.

But this approach wasnt always met with positivity. Early on, when she was seeking funding, she got lukewarm feedback, with one investor telling her that merging philanthropy and commerce could never work. She eventually ended up bootstrapping in order to build the company her way. If I had listened to him, she said, we wouldnt be where we are today -having donated over $100,000 to our impact partners across causes like womens health, girls education, and fighting climate change.

Her advice to others? Stick with your gut and dont let detractors convince you otherwise, she said.

Especially when youre a first-time founder, people will be full of tips for you, but as she put it: If theyre not an operator or they havent been in your shoes ignore them.

Kristiana Tarnuzzer, founder of The Cause Bar

Kristiana Tarnuzzer has been a philanthropist at heart from a very young age. As a result, over the years, her personal network has reached out to her for suggestions on how they, too, can incorporate ways of giving back throughout the year.

These questions were the genesis of her business model for The Cause Bar, an online destination that offers simple, applicable ways to lead a more cause-focused life.

I identified a real need and opportunity to unleash the good in those that wanted to be of service more often, but were seeking clarity and motivation on how to do so, she said.

Now, as shes launching the next level of her business, which helps aspiring philanthropists create high-impact, personalized giving plans, shes approaching it in very much the same way.

There is always and likely will always be the pressing concerns of How can I do more? How can I move the needle more?' she said. Instead of getting frustrated or overwhelmed by these questions, I like to embrace them and use them as the opportunity for evolvement.

Dreamers // Doers mission is to increase the number of successful ventures launched by women. It consists of Collective, a high-impact community reaching over 25,000 women globally, and Onyx, a highly curated private members collective for value-driven female founders, trailblazers, and change-makers.

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