Heres a life lesson from 30,000 feet in the air

Heres a life lesson from 30,000 feet in the airHeres a life lesson from 30,000 feet in the airThe final announcement came over the intercomAs always, we thank you for flying Southwest.As we taxied across the runway, a wide, solid strip of land that undoubtedly used to be a cow pasture, passengers began to fall asleep. The early morning flight was a mistake because the world is quiet and black and I have too many chances to ask myself why.Why am I following orders to fly out West? Why am I going to a conference for an industry I do not desire to stay in? Why do I take meeting after meeting?Why am I addicted to yes, I will?I am crammed up against the 16-inch window of our steel cage which, in only a few moments, will magically escort us 1,789 miles from Nashville to Las Vegas.Although it has not rained since yesterday afternoon, dew from the morning swims down the top of the tuch and across my window. First moving slowly, the drops collect until finally giving in to gravity. After a wh ile, the 737 picks up speed and individual drops turn to streams. They remind me of the game I used to play on my computer?- ?Snake.Snake is a game where you use 4 arrow keys to direct a collection of pixels which is supposed to be a snake toward a different colored collection of pixels which is supposed to be snake food. I remember them being apples, but I dont think snakes eat apples. Maybe they were bloody rats.The game starts simply enough because your snake is small. You dont have much to manage guide your monster toward the food. Dont hit walls and dont trip over yourself. Heres where the game gets hard?- ?the more valuable trinkets you collect, the longer your snake gets. In this magical world, eating more food instantly changes your body composition. There is no narrative to this adventure except to accumulate goodies and get bigger. In a matter of seconds, you go from maneuvering your tiny snake in a world of infinite possibility to frantically jerking your controls back an d forth in a panic, trying not to crash into a wall or trip over yourself.You wonder why you had to pick up all those trophies in the first place.We are now above the clouds and I see more snakes?- ?snakes of houses leading to the fat belly of a city. Snakes of roads we couldnt help but build. Snakes of highways marking the path where white people plowed over red people because we could and, apparently, we had to. Manifest Destiny and all that. Achieve the goal at any cost regardless of how big your snake gets or how difficult it becomes to maintain.You go to school to get a degree. You get a degree to get a job. You get a job to earn money. Your money helps make you more attractive to a partner. With this partner, you raise children and teach them the value of being smart and having money and growing up and wanting more. And as your snake gets longer you wonder what the point of it all is, really, and if you wouldnt be better of closing the game to write your novel or take those ph otographs or make that movie.Nobody wins at Snake.You go in circles within walls and then you die. Some people die with a very long snake. Some wipe out immediately, unable to master the controls. We feel pity for these people because they are bad at the game, but then they get up and leave the rat race to do something more fulfilling.Maybe they are the smart ones.Much love as always ??- Todd BInfinite ideasIf I am elite in any area it is because of my ideas, both the quality and the quantity.I finally got my idea-generating process down in an ebookThe Ultimate Guide to Infinite Ideas, which Im giving away for the price of an email address.Get your copy here.Thisarticlefirst appeared on Medium.

How to Get the Best Career Opportunities - The Muse

How to Get the Best Career Opportunities - The MuseHow to Get the Best Career Opportunities Some people have all the career luck. You know the ones Im talking about They get to attend all the special conferences, give the important presentations, and land the high-profile assignments. And they never have to look for jobs- the best jobs seem to find them. How the heck do they do it? And what steps can you take to get on the inside track to these hidden opportunities?I once spoke with a woman who had taken a big step down in her career, walking away from a lot of responsibility to work for a company where she hoped there were more opportunities for long-term career growth. But less than one year into her new role, she was feeling bored and underutilized, and she couldnt identify any new roles that would allow her to move up in the way shed imagined. She seemed destined to stay stuck where she was. She admitted that her leaders werent aware of her goals, so I challenged her to have hone st conversations with her managers in the next couple weeks. Later that day, when a senior leader stopped by her desk, she made her move I believe I have mastered my current role, and Im interested in moving into a role where I can supervise others, she told him.Fifteen minutes later he returned and said, I think I may have just the opportunity for you.Theres a lot you can do to uncover opportunities like this one. Here are five steps you can take to take to reveal career opportunities that may be hiding in plain sight.1. Go Where the Growth IsIf you want to capture new leadership opportunities, go where yur work matters most. For instance, if youre working in a business or industry that is stagnating or shrinking, it doesnt matter how good you are at your job- your career development will be limited. And alternative career path options will be, too. So be honest with yourself Does your current situation lend itself to career growth opportunities?Like the woman in my story, you may need to hatch a plan to maneuver into a business division or company thats in a growth phase- even if it means leaving your current position.2. Enlist Mentors Who Have Inside Access to OpportunitiesDont feel like you have to go it alone. Its helpful to talk to people who have inside information about where the business is headed.For example, get to know the rainmakers- those salespeople who close the really big deals- as they know whats coming in the pipeline. Also get to know visionaries of the company, such as the vice president of corporate strategy or the rock-star principal engineer whos leading development of your companys next-generation product. And get to know the sponsors- those senior executives who have a track record of developing talent and throwing people into stretch assignments. Show an interest in what these people are doing. Ask about what theyre working on, what they foresee as the areas of growth, and how you can get involved and contribute.More specifically, as k questions likeWhere is our business headed?What will the company be doing differently a year or two from today?What can I do to prepare myself to add value?What new skills must I develop in order to be ready?Who else should I speak to?Are there any task forces, conferences, or volunteer assignments that I can get involved in?Asking these kinds of questions can help you pinpoint opportunities. 3. Become an AssetRainmakers, visionaries, and sponsors are busy people, but theyre also leaders who understand that their success depends on leveraging the strengths of others. You just have to get them to notice you.Find out who are some of the best people in your field, follow what they do, and find an opportunity for them to get to know you, says Sandra Veszi Einhorn, Executive Director of Rebuilding Together Broward County, Inc. One of the best things you can do for yourself is to be an asset to someone you aspire to be like.Volunteering to help out a sponsor, rainmaker, or visionary is a great way to build career equity with them. Ask if theres anything you can do to assist, and keep an eye out for ways to graciously and enthusiastically help them be successful. For example, if your companys top-performing sales rep is looking for leads in a new business sector, you might offer to connect him or her with a former boss of yours who works in that industry. Or if an executive who is known for being a generous sponsor is also a passionate supporter of the annual charitable event, volunteer for the organizing committee.4. tischset Large, Medium, and Small GoalsBased on the information youve been gathering, come up with some large, medium, and small goals that would be wins for your career, as well as for the company. For instance, a large goal might be to land a new job working in your companys most dynamic division. A medium-sized goal could be getting funding to attend an industry conference.Boldly go after the big opportunities, but in case they arent possible, have some smaller, more reasonable requests to fall back on- like getting your company to pay for your membership in a professional association or taking the lead role in delivering a presentation. Even if you are only able to meet your small goals, youll be making progress in the right direction. 5. Dont Keep Your Goals a SecretDont be shy After youve gotten to know and built trust with these forward-thinking leaders, share your goals with them. Leaders are rated on their ability to be good talent scouts and asset developers, so in most cases, they want to help you. If they need to staff a new kollektiv or project, pick attendees for a high-profile industry event, or make recommendations to a hiring manager, and youve shown enthusiasm in advancing your career, youll be top of mind- especially if youve shared clear goals that align with their interests. Itll be a win-win-win- for you, the leader, and the company.In the end, its rarely luck that gets good leaders to top positions. Instea d, these are folks whove mastered these five steps for revealing hidden career opportunities. Now its your turnPhoto of woman with magnifying glass courtesy of Shutterstock.

How to conquer perfectionism before it beats you

How to conquer perfectionism before it beats youHow to conquer perfectionism before it beats youPerfectionism is an illusion we believe it makes us better but actually harm us.I used to struggle to start writing. I fell prey to the first-line-syndrome I fear that, if I couldnt catch my readers attention immediately, theyll click away. However, the more I tried to find the perfect line, the more I got stuck.Thats the problem with perfectionism we focus on whats missing or broken and cant make progress.Its one thing striving to be yur best and aleidher its trying to be perfect.The pressure to become better and better has turned into an epidemic. The World Health Organization links severe anxiety disorders to the excessive standards we hold for ourselves.Perfectionism rarely generates personal satisfaction we dont achieve perfection, but disappointment.Perfectionism is anything but flawlessPerfectionism is self-abuse of the highest order.? Anne Wilson SchaefIm a recovered perfectionist I still hold my bar high, but Ive learned to give myself a break.Perfectionism is one of the top organizational neuroses as I explain in my book Stretch for Change it affects both leaders and teams alike. Based on my research and consulting, most organizations fail to innovate not for lack of ideas but because they dont launch overthinking paralyzes decision-making.Clinical psychologist Linda Blair describes a perfectionist as a person who strives for flawlessness, for a perfect creation, outcome or performance. They find it difficult to delegate, even if that means neglecting their health, relationships, and wellbeing in pursuit of a perfect outcome.Perfectionism isnt bad if you approach it properly. Setting high personal standards and working hard toward those is a good thing. However, theres a dark side to always aiming high perfectionism is turning into an unhealthy habit.Bren Brown, a professor at the University of Houston, explains the distinction, Perfectionism is not the sam e thing as striving to be your best. Perfection is not about healthy achievement and growth. Perfectionism is used by people as a shield to protect themselves against the pain of being vulnerable they dont want to be blamed or judged by others.Setting the bar high can cloud our judgment everything feels wrong according to our standards. Thats why therapists and coaches know that asking people to lower their bar is pointless they will ignore their advice. If you want to defeat perfectionism, you must understand and address the issues behind this increasing obsession.Perfectionism is increasing (and thats not good)Perfectionism doesnt make you feel perfect it makes you feel inadequate. Maria ShriverA study called Perfectionism Is Increasing Over Time found that young people are more burdened than ever.Unhealthy perfectionism has surged, leading to eating disorders, depression, high blood pressure and thoughts of suicide. This is caused by a mix of excessively high personal standards ( I have to excel at everything I do) and intense self-criticism (Im a complete failure if I fall short).The pressure to appear flawless is driven by the fear of failure, but also our desire to be loved and admired.Our need to please others has reached a new high too. We hold up perfectionists as models more than ever before. Social media has become a space to pursue and achieve perfection the more likes you get, the closer you are to feeling perfect.Increasingly, young people hold irrational standards for themselves they create unrealistic expectations for their academic and professional achievements, looks, and possessions. They have bought into the modern myth that their lives, including themselves, should be perfect.Perfectionism is a growing epidemic. Stupassivs among Noth American teens show that 3 in 10 exhibit some sort of unhealthy perfectionism. It is also life endangering those with higher scores on perfectionism are more likely to die younger.Perfection is an impossible go al you only set yourself up for failure and suffering. Thats the paradox of perfectionism. The more you try to win someone elses validation, the worse you become.Perfectionism is not a standard, but a lifestylePerfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life, and it is the main obstacle between you and a shitty first draft. ? Anne LamotExperts have found that perfectionism is more than an attitude or excess attention to detail it has become a way of life that creates and amplifies mental issues. Its a clear signal that we have a problematic relationship with our sense of self.As Paul L. Hewitt, from the University of British Columbia, explains, Its not a way of thinking, but a way of being in the world.His research shows that perfectionism isnt about perfecting things a project, job, or relationship its about perfecting our identity. The obsession with being (perceived as) perfect is an attempt to perfect our i mperfect self.All perfectionists are not created equal.Self-oriented perfectionists adhere to strict standards while maintaining strong motivation to achieve perfection and avoid failure they engage in harsh self-assessment.Other-oriented perfectionists set unrealistic standards for others like partners, friends, or co-workers they are very rigid when it comes to evaluating how others perform.Socially-prescribed perfectionists believe that others hold unrealistic expectations for them they cant live up to external pressure and (perceived) harsh criticism.The latter is growing at twice the rate of the other two, according to the study by Thomas Curran and Andrew P. Hill. Even worse, its the one most associated with anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts they let others define their lifestyle.As Bren Brown wrote in her book The Gifts of Imperfection, Healthy striving is self-focused How can I improve? Perfectionism is other-focused What will they think?We must rethink our relation ship with ourselves (especially accepting we are not flawless). Its harder to get things done when we have zero tolerance for mistakes people are more likely to procrastinate since they cant screw up what they havent yet started.Find meaning, not perfectionPleasure in the job puts perfection in the work. AristotleOvercoming perfectionism requires reframing our relationship with life, others, and ourselves. Rather than seeking for perfection, we must find meaning.But, what is meaning?Most people misunderstand what a meaningful life truly is. Thats the argument Iddo Landau presents in his book Finding Meaning in an Imperfect World. He argues that the meaning of our lives is a matter of value or worth, not of understanding.Landau wrote, A meaningful life is one in which there is a sufficient number of aspects of sufficient value, and a meaningless life is one in which there is not a sufficient number of aspects of sufficient value.By focusing on whats missing, we cant appreciate what w e already have.Of all the thoughts that make our lives seem meaningless, the most common and harmful is the Perfectionist Pressuposition the belief that a meaningful life must include perfection. It tricks us into wanting to pursue high-standards and transcend the common and mundane.Most of us fail to attain perfection disappointment steals our sense of meaning.Landau recommends two strategies to increase the meaning in ones life identifying and recognizing.Identifying is the process of discovering what is meaningful for us. As Landau observes, Many dedicate more thought in one evening to deliberating which restaurant or film they should go to than they do in their entire lifetime to deliberating what would make their lives more meaningful.Recognizing, in turn, is emotionally appreciating the meaning in ones life. Landau tells how a relative, whose son tragically passed away at the age of thirty-six, expressed gratitude for the time they had together. She not only acknowledged at an intellectual level that their time together was meaningful but also recognized it at an emotional level.The mistake most people make is believing that a meaningful life needs to be perfect perfectionism doesnt allow them to see the value in ordinary things.We must change the lens. We tend to have aesthetic experiences in museums because we adopt an aesthetic view when we enter them. Landau notes that we can take that same attitude into the world lets develop our sensitivity to appreciate everyday things.Get perfectionism out of your wayDo your hardest to be at the top of your game, improve every joke you can until the last possible second, then let it go. Dont overthink it. It will never be perfect. Perfection is overrated. Tina FeyThe energy behind perfectionism comes mainly from a desire to avoid failure. We must shift our focus away from the disastrous possibilities to what we might learn from it instead.Play First, Edit LaterThe beginning or a project is as a warm-up, not the r eal thing. Author Daniel Pink recommends writing the opening of a piece without caring much about it. He suggests deleting the first and second paragraph afterward. The beginning is like clearing your throat it helps prepare for your act, but its not the final outcome.No business idea, design or article will be good enough in your head just launch it.Dont Judge, Go with the FlowOnce youlaunched, dont get stuck with details avoid distractions and analysis/ paralysis. Daniel Pink suggests that when you feel not writing well or specific details are slowing you down, write a note and move on.Keeping the momentum going is key to avoid overthinking. Once you are finished, you can always come back to those notes and perfect those parts. Focus on making progress. Enjoy the journey but also realize when you reach your destination.Launch Now You are Never ReadyCreating fictional deadlines has become very helpful to me. When you must ship a project at a specific date or time, theres no room fo r another revision.Lorne Michaels, the long-time producer of SNL, famously said, The show doesnt go on because its ready it goes on because its 1130. That helped Tina Fey overcome her fears and perfectionism the artist realized that perfection is overrated and unattainable. Deadlines also keep us authentic and real perfect is boring on live television (and life).Done is better than perfectPerfectionists tend to postpone difficult tasks they avoid failing by never launching a project. Procrastination is the result of ineffective emotion-management, as I wrote here. We must learn to manage our fears. Taking small, manageable steps reduces anxiety and overthinking.Find healthier goalsIn adopting excessively high standards, you set yourself up for failure. Recognize what is realistically achievable focus on doing the best possible. Recalibrating your goals when needed doesnt mean to lower your bar.- - - Shift from trying to be perfect to do the best with what youve got. Focus on makin g progress, not perfection. Be pragmatic aim high but seek for meaning in what you do.And if you do fail? A little bit of self-compassion will help you along the way. Eventually, youll get used to launching something thats not perfect. Life goes on because its 1130, not because you are ready.Gustavo Razzetti is a change instigator who helps organizations lead positive change. He is on a mission to help 1,000,000 people become the best version of themselves.This article first appeared on Medium.

Learn About Being a Sports Information Director

Learn About Being a Sports Information DirectorLearn About Being a Sports Information DirectorSports information directors (SIDs) document and publicize the accomplishments of athletes and teams for the school or league they represent. SIDs typically work as a liaison between the school or league and the local or national media. Like many sports careers, there are few typical days for SIDs, who may spend a morning editing a future media guide, an afternoon welcoming media for a team day, and an evening tracking statistics in the press box during a game. If youre a sports junkie who enjoys the idea of working closely with a team, coaches, and athletic department as well as the media that cover the teams, sports information positions could prove rewarding. Responsibilities There is no off-season for college SIDs. They compile statistics for each sport at a school, collect information on each athlete, put together media guides for each sport, and write press releases for the sports program. They also update information on school websites. SIDs typically track official statistics for each sport at a school. They then issue this information to various media outlets, the league or conference, and eventually compile the information in media guides. They can use behauptung statistics to assist the media on stories or emerging trends. With many teams and athletes at colleges, SIDs collect information from each player to provide biographical information for media outlets, media guides, and rosters. By staying on top of trends, SIDs can issue press releases that may help sports reporters or editors with story ideas. When a team receives media coverage, it can help create more interest in the community and at the school. SIDs also accommodate media representatives who cover the various teams by issuing press credentials, supplying in-game statistics, and assisting in coordinating interviews and press conferences. Before a season, they organize media days to publicize t heir teams and allow media access to coaches and players. SIDs also can put together information on the school to provide to recruits. There also are sports information positions available with leagues, Olympic sports, auto racing, horse racing, pro sports teams, and other opportunities. Preparation Typically schools use students to assist in their sports information departments, an excellent way to get a foot in the door, gain experience, and gain contacts. SIDs or assistant SIDs typically attain at least a bachelors degree with majors in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, or related fields. It is important to develop an understandingand preferably an appreciationof a variety of sports. While sports like football and basketball may receive the most media attention at a school, sports information departments track every sport at a school. Challenges, Rewards As seasons cross over, sports information directors can face long hours in their variety of resp onsibilities. On the other hand, the many different responsibilities appeal to some. Sports information professionals get an inside look at the teams they cover, access that many find enjoyable. The attraction of working in a sports career typically motivates SIDs. They enjoy their jobs, although they typically dont get rich in their work.And sports information director role can lead to other responsibilities in a college athletics department. A SID position can also open doors to transition into professional sports, where a similar role is in public relations. Oakland As PR Director Bob Rose is an example of a professional moving from college sports to Major League Baseball.

Why People Arent Discussing Homemaker Resume

Why People Arent Discussing Homemaker Resume Understanding Homemaker Resume After losing a main source of income, displaced homemakers often will need to go back to the workforce. If moms received a yearly salary for all their responsibilities, theyd earn an estimated $78,185. Homemaker services can offer temporary relief till you resume normal pursuits. Caregiver resume contains all the crucial info, recruiters might want to understand. Caregivers are well-known for their dedication to get the job done. Employers seek employees that are successful. You might not think you have what is necessary to go back to the workforce. Your resume can continue to be riveting. Try to remember that your resume is supposed to highlight the best of you. Consider how long youve got to compose the essay and create a writing plan based on that. Frequently asked interview questions Its important to keep in mind that the information contained on your resume are going to have considerable in fluence on the questions you are. Get updated before you walk in that very first interview. You will be mora inclined to land a job interview with a strong expert caregiver summary. For someone in the building and labor field, acquiring an abundance of skills and experience is vital. Just take a cue out of their inherent skill and write out in detail what sort of a job that you would like at the moment. Many of your talents are refined over the last few years through your latest job as a stay-at-home parent. Attempt to read the work description and include a few of the skills expected by the recruiter. Job boards that provide a performance-based rate (pay per click, pay-per application or even pay per hire) may provide you better results and a lot more value for the money. Possessing a job which pays doesnt alter the simple fact that caring for my family members and creating and keeping up a home for them is my single most important job. Your resume should demonstrate a prosp ective employer you have the skills needed for the job. A prospective employer may want to hire you due to your work-related abilities, but if youre not a good person to work with, he can think more than once about hiring you. Many employers appreciate the skills necessary to run a house and care for kids, but some will not realize the myriad responsibilities needed to remain at home with children. Homemakers organize items in the house, do laundry and manage the yard. They also need to shop for food to ensure that everyone in the home gets proper nutrition. In addition, homemakers take care of maintenance around the house, whether they opt to fix it or employ a specialist. In some cases, they are also expected to provide sitting services for children, elderly or people who are unable to look after themselves. For any number of reasons, they may also want to go to work-either to make more money for the family, to get out of the house, to try new things or because the kids or other family members have the ability to fend for themselves for a while and the homemaker wants to return to the job or start a job. Displaced homemakers are those who have worked in the house for a variety of years and suddenly discover they are the main supply of household income. Homemaker Resume Help Getting able to create an income might be the sole important matter. Other homemakers see a decline in the quantity of chores or a gain in the household income as a sort of advancement. The Dos and Donts of Homemaker Resume One of the greatest things you can do in order to receive your resume in fighting shape is to ensure your headline game is strong. Some people would rather put their name for a header in a bold, dark font. If you understand how to make the most of the education part of your stay-at-home mom resume, you will help it become matter For most people, however, its most effective to refrain from including parenting as a true job on the resume.

How to Eliminate Unconscious Biases from Your Hiring Process - Spark Hire

How to Eliminate Unconscious Biases from Your Hiring Process - Spark HireOne rotten apple spoils the whole bunch is not just true when inspecting produce. When you have a biased recruiter, your whole hiring process suffers.Biases, after all, are the enemy of a great hiring process. When a gatekeeper of your hiring process is biased, or more commonly, unconsciously biased, candidates of great potential can be overlooked.The problem with unconscious biases is exactly that. Theyre unconscious, triggered by the more primitive part of our brains. The amygdala, if youre curious. Its responsible for the instant assessment of strange circumstances as friendly or enemy. And the amygdala really likes jumping to conclusions.Unconscious Biases in the Hiring ProcessEveryone has unconscious biases its finding ways to overcome them thats challenging. The good news is, its possible to overcome them. By reflecting on your hiring process, getting unconscious bias training, focusing on job requirement s, and measuring effectiveness, you will see an improvement in your hiring process.Reflecting on the Hiring ProcessTo me, one of the craziest example of unconscious bias is standing inches farther from one candidate compared to another. This small distance subconsciously shows candidates youre not as trusting of them. It may even cause a candidates confidence to deflate, giving you poorer interview and not allowing a candidate to live up to the potential of their initial screen.The best way to take a critical eye to your hiring process for bias is by auditing the candidate experience. This means going through the process, as a candidate, from beginning to end. Investigate for yourself are there barriers to application? Can candidates with different schedules apply for, or even find your open positions? What hurdles might candidates of different economic classes have to overcome to send an application, get a phone screen, or even meet you for an interview?Understanding the gaps and d ifferences between experiences for candidates of different backgrounds even before their application is sent indicates how your hiring process might be biased, and point you in the direction to fix them.Unconscious Bias TrainingIn order to dig into and prevent unconscious biases from spoiling your entire hiring process, bring in some outside help. This can come from an online course, implicit bias test, a consultant, or creating your own training for colleagues. No matter which option you choose, its crucial to test for bias, understand the results, and learn techniques to overcome them.Focusing on Job RequirementsAnother surprising example of unconscious bias comes from orchestra auditions. When auditions were conducted blind (meaning the auditioner was put behind a screen and the assessors could not identify them), women were 50% more likely to advance beyond preliminary audition rounds. Using blind auditions allowed the number of women in orchestras to jump 20 percentage points.T he moral of the story? Focus on the skills required for the open position. This can be as easy as blocking the identifying sections of a resume, including contact information and education. Consider even allowing your candidates to prove they have the chops to do the job youre offering with a job audition.3 Ways to FocusWhen creating the hiring process for an open position, there are three ways to ensure the whole process focuses on candidates ability to do the job. Solid interview questions, an interview scorecard, and colleague feedback. Its best to collaborate with all those involved in the hiring process to ensure your interview questions cater to the requirements of the open position. If you need a little extra help, consider learning what interview questions other hiring experts use. Next, use the job requirements to craft an interview scorecard. This scorecard should list the basic job requirements, as well as the nice to haves, and a grading scale. Work with hiring managers to determine what each grade looks like in the hiring process step so everyone identifies candidates skills consistently. Last, when assessing candidates answers, use collaboration tools to make sure everyone sticks to the criteria.Measure for EffectivenessWith any adjustment to your hiring process, there will likely be a learning curve. Allow your team time to get used to the new standards you implement and then assess. Are your hiring metrics better or worse? How does your organizations diversity score look today versus before your efforts?Most likely your time to hire rose a bit at first, but as the team gets used to the changes, eliminating biases from the hiring process will become second-nature.