Help With Recent Market Turmoil
Members and friends:
In light of the recent market turmoil, we want to share our Layoff Immunization and Getting Fired shownotes and slides with everyone. While this is premium content, this is one of those times where generosity is called for.
We've included notes and slides from two shows: The Layoff Immunization show, and Getting Laid Off - Part 1 - Finances Rule. (Lest you think we're holding back parts 2+, they're not published yet).
Please find the files below.
If you're not affected, great. If you know someone who is worried about their future, share these documents with them freely, with our complements and best wishes.
Being a manager means caring for others. It's a privilege to serve you all.
Mike and Mark
Getting Laid Off - Part 1 - Finances Rule
This cast reveals the most important concept a laid off manager must know: Finances Rule. it is the first in a series designed to help both prepare for and navigate through a layoff.
Most of us fear being laid off. It’s a good fear to have, frankly - being laid off is a difficult passage for anyone. The fear of being re-employed, the fear of loss of status, the loss of income, risk to one’s family. All good reasons to be scared.
And yet, those who have been laid off express very different emotions than those of us who have not. When those who have been laid off are asked about it, it becomes clear why. It’s not JUST that they’ve, "been through it once and I made it." It’s what they THEN say: "I’m ready this time."
And that’s why you’re scared: you’re not ready.
This cast tells you how to start getting ready. And, our entire series about layoffs will be geared to helping everyone get prepared, and helping those that DO get laid off make it through successfully.
Getting Laid Off, Part 1 Shownotes (PDF)
Getting Laid Off, Part 1 Slides (PDF)
The Annual Layoff Immunization
We received lots of comments and email regarding our show regarding the first rule of layoffs. While our recommendation struck some folks the wrong way - "finances rule??" - those who HAD been laid off told us we were dead solid perfect.
The fact is, we did not expect three years ago to get such positive responses to our casts and advice on careers and career management. We SHOULD have seen it, but we didn't (and you'll learn why in this week's cast). But we are listening, and thus this week's cast.
In the same way that "Finances Rule" when it comes to being laid off, PREPARATION makes the entire process so much easier. Both of these recommendations stem from a simple principle: decisions of import made under pressure are dangerous.
So, here are our Annual Layoff Immunization Guidelines.
Part 1
Part 2
Annual Layoff Immunization Shownotes (PDF)
Annual Layoff Immunization Slides (PDF)
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Mike and Mark, thank you very much for
Mike and Mark, thank you very much for this.
Nobody's always going to be lucky with this economy so no matter who, this will be a great help. I've already sent it to a few of my colleagues and they all think it's great advice.
Gratitude can't be simply expressed in words, unfortunately, but it makes me glad that there are blogs such as this doing something to help.
Thanks, I download many of your
Thanks, I download many of your podcasts to my iPod but have never been able
to print out the notes. Very impressed with this way of presenting the series. Yes, I have been affected by the current turmoil but have been listening to your many podcast for years, so I was somewhat prepared. I have pick up some extra ideas from this series. Thanks so much!!!! Really appreciate all the information I receive from all the podcasts.
Thanks, such a small word in response
Thanks, such a small word in response to an offer that will help all in the long run.
Just wanted to say 'Thanks'. Although I
Just wanted to say 'Thanks'. Although I am not affected by it immediately but the current climate does not guarantee anything. Really appreciate it !
Thanks
Thanks guys.
Great initiative. This is the right
Great initiative. This is the right time to recall these casts and to share them with friends and partners. Thanks!
Thank you! This is definitely valuable
Thank you! This is definitely valuable information. I've shared it with several friends in hopes that it helps them, or someone that they know.
I listened to the podcasts again tonight and they will cause me to act.
Jeff
This is a very nice gesture and sound
This is a very nice gesture and sound advise. In fact having 6 months liquidity is good advise for anyone in any circumstance. Thanks for this!
Norma Smith Davis www.KeyManagementSkills.com
Small gestures make for big impact. You
Small gestures make for big impact. You continue to establish trust with your listeners.
This is great, guys! I have some
This is great, guys!
I have some friends that are going through lay offs, so that I'll take this as an opportunity to help them and also to let them know about this great show!
Thank you!
I would like to add my thanks for your
I would like to add my thanks for your kindness. You remind us that people can pull together in difficult times.
Mike and Mark.. you are true gentlemen!
I really do think that the human kind
I really do think that the human kind needs "bigger thinkers" to help all of us fly high and willing to feel better, the more true in difficult times.
Thanks to you this is one of those moments to me.
Thank you Sirs.
Thanks Mark & Mike, simple but right on
Thanks Mark & Mike, simple but right on advice. Anyone following this advice (and not stopping there) should have at least 6 month's peace of mind, and a chance to make better decisions in a crisis.
Thank you very much. I think I'm okay,
Thank you very much. I think I'm okay, but I've been through this just over a year ago and all advice is very welcome.
Mike and Mark, Even though I'm already
Mike and Mark,
Even though I'm already a premium content subscriber, I just wanted to take a second and say that this is a really great thing to do. It might be a relatively minor thing compared to the recent turmoil but it really does show how much you are working to help people. Yes, you run a business, but you have repeatedly demonstrated that there is more to life than a bottom line.
Thank You for sharing! (I've already forwarded it on to others)
David Neal
While I am not affected by the recent
While I am not affected by the recent market conditions directly, I believe that anyone could be affected by the residual effects. I commend you on this offering. You guys are nothing but class when it comes to these types of situations.
It’s a privilege to be served by both of you.