A good friend of mine was “restructured” out of a job last week. While he was upset, I reminded him of my own good fortune in being “restructured”.
I’ve learned that the cream always rises to the top.
When someone I respect has been a victim of amalgamation, conglomeration or technological advances, I mark it in my calendar to call them 18 months later. In every case, when I make the 18-month call, they declare it’s the best thing that could have happened to them.
Every termination is merely an opportunity for career advancement!
In my case, I started ENS Media Inc. and went from “What am I going to do now?” following my restructuring, to “There is nothing I cannot do now!”
I have the proud heritage of having built three separate radio properties to unheard of new revenue and profit heights prior to starting my own business. In each case those rising stars I created became prime targets for corporate takeovers.
Of course, in each case the guy at the top, me, was downsized. The last time was the turning point in my career.
So if you’re thinking you are the “victim” of a rapidly changing world, rethink your position. You are not the victim of change; you are the beneficiary of change. Embrace the ride and you will never look back!

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