10 practices for improving your career

by Jonathan Mills Patrick jonathanmillspatrick.com

Be a life long learner

Curiosity may "kill" the cat, but it makes business people stronger. Take every opportunity to learn something useful

Do what others won't

Being talented in your profession is important But sometimes just plain outworking everyone else is enough

Mirroring

Find a mentor that has accomplished what you want for yourself, and then mimic them

Give a flip

Customer service is practically dead...for those that don't care about other people. Show you care and the rest will come

Be seen

Business is just as much, if not more, about who you know rather than what you know. Build quality business relationships with like-minded professionals that can help your business grow.

Make their lives easier

If you are in sales find out what it is you do that makes the CEO's life easier?

Do the right thing

99% of the time doing the right thing will pay huge dividends. It just may not be today

Produce

Your value will always come down to what you add to your company's bottom-line

Be a reflector

Take credit when credit is due. But make sure you give your team chances to shin

Know where...

...to get the answers. You don't have to know them yourself

So...how can I help?

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About the authorJonathan is passionate about helping business owners accomplish their dreams by providing the best information and resources available regarding business finances, management, and marketing.

He has worked in the financial industry for nearly fifteen years. First as a top ten insurance salesman for a national company, a financial advisor, and finally in the banking industry for the past ten years. Over that time he has been involved in over $500,000,000 in transactions involving lending, angel investing, and venture capital facilities. As a senior executive at a financial institution Jonathan has been part of a team that has averaged double digit growth over the past few years. He has also lead that same company to be named SBA Lender of the Year for 2012 and 2013.

Jonathan is an entrepreneur himself, including launching a business to business networking site in 2011 that reached membership in 45 countries.

He has been named to Knoxville’s prestigious “40 under 40″ group and serves on the Boards of both the Fairview Technology Center and Community Health Alliance.

Jonathan is first and foremost a husband and father. In his personal time he enjoys helping people accomplish their health and fitness goals, including teaching others the benefits of exercise through mixed martial arts training. Jonathan has worked with a variety of people to reach their weight goals, including multiple 50+ pound “losers”. He enjoys running, reading, and time with his family.