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Caitlyn Knisley, CPA, discusses career growth, what she perceives as the differences between big companies and smaller organizations, and milestones since joining Civis. Check out this edition of '3 Minutes with a Civizen' and the job openings on our website!

Great to see our Channel evangelists representing Gurucul at the Optiv #OKO yesterday! Big thanks to those who stopped by to learn more about our unique approach to delivering radical clarity into our customers cyber risk. If you weren't able to connect with the team, come learn more about our dynamic security analytics platform and let us know how we can help you help your customers: https://lnkd.in/g6af_a8w #channelpartners #channel #optiv #securityanalytics #cyberrisk

In today's edition of Dealfronter in the Spotlight, we're excited to introduce Geraint Allday, our Senior Talent Partner 🎉 Outside of work, Geraint enjoys hitting the golf course, though he might not be on track to rival Tiger Woods 😉 The best advice he's ever received? Trust your instincts and don't be afraid to take risks. Check out the slides below to discover more cool facts about Geraint 👇

Over the weekend, we marked Aaron Chaltry’s incredible decade with us at Titus! From building connections to leading major projects, his journey reflects the heart of our core values. Cheers to many more years of success and making an impact! Check out our blog to learn more about Aaron and his journey over the last 10 years > https://lnkd.in/dBRh6PtK #TitusTalent #TitusTalentStrategies #TitusAnniversary

Meet our Chief Executive Officer, Marthinus Stander. His passion for consistency in everything he does and all we do as a business, is best described by his favourite quote, "How you do anything, is how you do everything." #MeetTheCoop #RainbowChicken #MoreThanJustChicken

Most people see LinkedIn strictly as a networking tool to make connections to achieving end goals, and that usually ends on a bottom line somewhere with a dollar sign attached (not always, but making money via work was baked into LinkedIn’s raison d’être from the debut). But I like to look at it as “Hey, I actually have an audience of people connected into the business side of things who rarely, if ever, look at anything BUT the bottom line. So let’s force their gaze somewhere with a bit more uncomfortable glare, shall we?” And if I can stand atop a soapbox and tell them how those around (and definitely under) them think and feel, then maybe, JUST MAYBE, I’ll make one go “Do *I* do that???” Case in point, creative and business co-existing. Maybe you have creatives that you chafe against on the regular because they don’t see “the big picture.” Perhaps you sow seeds of discontent behind them because you sense that they don’t see the means to the end that you do. But here is a former founding member of one of the BIGGEST video game companies in our lifetime, a member of a team that *LITERALLY CREATED THE XBOX OUT OF NOTHING* when Microsoft came looking to out-Sony Sony, describing the ominous atmosphere of watching the very people in charge of their most generationally-defining games being shown the door (and suspiciously before their shares would vest and cost too much). If you are one of those types of executives, those headpiece-wearing keynoters at tech conferences that sees your staff at biennial town halls and nowhere else, or worse, an executive who sells a thing someone else makes and you yourself don’t get, and wonder why you’re spending so much on these creative whiners, know this: Your creatives are *just as business savvy as you are*. And they see your good moves, and they see your bad moves. Not your stockholders. Your stockholders don’t care about anything BUT the price of a share, where it is now, where it was before, and where it will go later. Your shareholders are not helping you succeed. They’re just along for the ride until it gets bumpy. Then they will ask to disembark, and hitch a ride with the Next Big Thing. Your workers, and your creatives especially, are often your Ride or Die Crew, and they usually have a vision of those intangibles that don’t end up with a perceivable numerical value. But without them, the difference is palpable. And when you release them because you think “Anyone can do what they do. Anyone can have ideas. AI will replace them soon enough anyway,” you will later find yourself wondering “why is everyone leaving? Why is confidence low? Why can’t we just mash on this gas pedal harder to get out of this mud we seem stuck in?” Because when you break the “we are all in this together” spirit below you, everything crumbles. Have a listen, and do some worthwhile introspection when you listen to the before-Microsoft and after-Microsoft eras at Bungie. https://lnkd.in/eZzk3xih

To All My Friends, Business Associates & Labor Family, I want to thank my friend Jesus (Jesse) Hernandez for inviting me back to the Learnings and Missteps podcast. Truly thankful for all that you do and grateful for the chance to reconnect on Learnings and Missteps. If you have some time take a listen to our conversation below: "What happens when a successful banking professional decides to pivot entirely to support union labor and vocational trades? Join us as we hear Michael Fina's incredible journey from finance to becoming a full-time advocate for ULA Network, working hand-in-hand with his wife and a dedicated production team. Together, they aim to create educational platforms that inspire the next generation of tradespeople and rally community support to drive this vital mission forward. Discover how ULA Network is transforming the landscape of union labor by promoting vocational trades through aggregated inspirational stories and career opportunities. In this insightful episode, we celebrate the invaluable role of Stefanie, our director of operations, whose dedication is pivotal to our growth. Hear about the rewarding experiences of presenting at industry conferences and engaging with high school students about the exciting future in trades. Michael also opens up about the challenges and anxieties faced during the shift to this initiative amid COVID-19, underscored by the steadfast support from the labor community. Learn how aggregating and amplifying labor-related content can build meaningful connections and collaborations that enrich local communities. Finally, we explore the principles of selecting collaborators who share a genuine spirit of service and dedication. Michael shares personal stories of connecting individuals to job opportunities and the deep fulfillment it brings. This episode also highlights the role of the Department of Education in preparing students for trade careers, the impact of trade fairs, and the collaborative efforts with school districts. As we conclude, the importance of humility, asking questions, and seeking support for sustained long-term efforts are emphasized, alongside a heartfelt acknowledgment of the incredible contributions by our team members, Mike and Stefanie." #support #educate #promote #unionlabor #communities #economicdevelopment #inspiration #solidarity William E Grady Career And Technical Education High School Jim (Shoppy) Foster Patrick Stines, CPA Steven Kramer TradesFutures #ULAsupporters

Our friends at Seven Seven Six 7️⃣7️⃣6️⃣ are making an incredible impact! Check out this interview with founding partner Katelin Holloway about how technology is changing the world of work:

How lucky are we to have these two for our keynote speakers today. Thanks J Scott and Mauricio Rauld, Esq. for being a part of #passiveinvestingfromleftfield!

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