Christopher R. Ferguson, Esq.’s Post

In the bustling city of Actionville, there lived a diligent professional named Sam. While the corporate landscape buzzed with eloquent promises, Sam quietly embodied the mantra, "Well done is better than well said." In every project, Sam showcased a remarkable work ethic, delivering results that spoke louder than any words. Colleagues admired Sam's commitment, and superiors noticed the consistent excellence in execution. Sam's dedication and tangible achievements became a testament to the power of actions over mere promises. The moral rings clear: in the symphony of professional success, actions harmonize louder than words. Sam's journey reminds us that the impact of a well-executed task resonates far more profoundly than the grandest declarations. #ActionsSpeakLouder #ProfessionalExcellence #ResultsMatter #WorkEthicWins

A round of applause for The Saunders Firm! 🎉👏 Their commitment to continuous learning by enrolling new hires in the academy is a surefire growth and team empowerment strategy. #BuildingTheFuture #LawFirmExcellence #LawFirmAdmin #GrowthStrategy

"🎯 Behind Every Great Sale is a Great Team!" ‘The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.’ – Walt Disney Walt Disney knew a thing or two about building a brand, and at Snapshot, we apply this same wisdom in our Sales Training sessions. 💼 Our hands-on, interactive workshops focus on doing—from role-playing challenging client scenarios to real-time feedback that helps your team adapt fast and close deals. Success Story: A leading Kenyan insurance company increased sales by 31% after participating in our Limited Sales Program. 💪 How? We combined traditional sales training with outdoor challenges to boost confidence and team spirit! Your team deserves this level of training. Ready to start doing? #SalesTraining #TeamSuccess #SalesLeadership #SnapshotSales"

Finding opportunity is a matter of believing it's there. - Barbara Corcoran Jason Mallon is back to tell you what our employees learned this month! The summer is known for Shark Week - our July course focused on refining our pitching skills, just like some other famous Sharks. See you next month! #employeeengagement #careerdevelopment #employeedevelopmenet #humanresources

Things I am learning…   I hate #goodbyes!   I was employed by the John Lewis Partnership for 19 years. When the time came for me to move on, it was scary but I was able to do it, in part, because I had a good ending. I knew that would be critical for me to be able to move forward positively. I remember feeling really bad for all those people that retired or left jobs during the pandemic and didn't get a proper goodbye and the all important "#closure". It really matters!   In the last few weeks, as well as signing up some fab #newclients, I have concluded some other contracts as people have gone on to other ways of working or moved into different fields. I have loved working with each and every one of them.   Yes, the starting up process is super important. Establishing a #professional relationship and the conditions of how we will work together is absolutely critical. It's not just about the tasks; it's also about the #rapport, the #chemistry and building the #trust quickly so my clients feel they are in #safehands but…   the process of closing a contract is just as important! It matters to me that I leave every client feeling they have had a good experience and able to move forward positively and hopefully, in some small way, enriched professionally or personally by our time working together. If I am really lucky, the client becomes and remains a friend or at very least, we become a valued part of each others' professional networks.   So I am learning to manage the goodbyes and feel #proud of the part I have played in someone else's journey and I will take forward all the experiences to future clients and continue to work on building #impactful and #fruitfulrelationships with each and every one.

Ever work at a place where the mission of the company was so deeply engrained, such a part of each and every employee’s identity and intent, that it reminded you daily why people worked so hard for common purpose?  For us at BAE Systems, that’s true to the company’s bones.  “We protect those that protect us.”  The idea of putting maximum effort to support and serve those who put themselves in harm’s way, on our behalf, is an inescapably noble calling.     While our commitment to the warfighter is absolute, as leaders in any company and in any industry, we can find ourselves serving a much broader set of customers beyond those who use our products and services.     Our employees are customers of our leadership and development.    Our bosses are customers of our delivery and creativity.   Our colleagues are customers of our partnership and expertise.     And so on…..   In thinking of these connected individuals and teams as customers, one can bring that same commitment to bear.  That sense of ownership that leads to a thorough, considered approach in achieving not just effort, but outcomes, on that customer’s behalf.     It’s important and can be highly impactful.  An empowered team with a sense of ownership can achieve wonders.   A compartmentalized team with only individual accountability will achieve far less.    So, what is ownership?   In my view….   I run or participate in a service or product, and I work daily to improve it.  I know my various customers.  I concern myself with how my team and I engage for requests, orders, or support.  I seek to improve these experiences.  I know my dependencies.  I have relationships with the teams that support them.  I give feedback and look to improve how their services support mine, and ensure they understand their impact my customers.  I have a plan.  I know my strategy.  It is built with my customer’s needs in mind, and I have a roadmap I follow in driving the continuous improvement that they expect.  I care.   As I think about this ownership mindset, I am curious about other approaches. How do you define ownership and drive your team to embrace that sense on behalf of your customers?  

Mastering the art of saying ‘no’ is a game-changer for career growth, but it’s easier said than done. With AI-powered coaching 🤖 and real-time feedback, you can build confidence 💪 to set boundaries, make tough decisions, and navigate consequences—all without fear. Learn to say ‘no’ strategically and boost your professional success. 🚀 #AIforGrowth

Professional journeys often don’t make sense… But maybe "journeys" isn't the right metaphor. “Ripples” are a better way to conceptualize a person’s or leader’s professional path. How can you create a logical path between: - A Bachelor’s in Business Administration - A Master’s in Human Development - Human Resources Director - Being a certified coach - And founding Red One México, a creative-commercial agency? The truth is, people are way more complex than their job descriptions. Each role I’ve taken has sent out ripples, enriching my perspective and expanding my impact. But I also recognized the environment where my ripples create the most value: agencies. Founding Red One has allowed me to shape an agency that embodies my passion, knowledge, and vision. It’s a place where my diverse experiences converge, creating a powerful synergy. And it’s a place where the ripples of creativity, collaboration, and innovation can be passed along. Delivering exceptional results for our clients.

Lasts week I attended celebrations of trainees who recently completed The Spear Programme developed by Resurgo. Attending these events are my favourite things to do throughout the year as I get to hear the stories of young adults in similar circumstances to where I was 10 years ago when I did the course many of whom are facing much significant barriers to employment than I did. Listening to the specific areas they needed to work on, where they were before vs now, and what their aspirations are or in some cases the work they have already found, is incredibly inspirational and demonstrates what can be achieved when we invest in young people. At the Hammersmith centre we got to hear John's story for the first time, someone who struggled through abuse, drug addiction, and separation from his family at a young age, has now found a place for himself in society through work he does which he achieved after completing the Spear Programme. The reason I am so passionate about this is because the programme is not 'merely; an employability course. Whilst CV writing, mock interview practice and office visits are aspects of the course that very valuable and for many perhaps the most valuable aspects of the course. Work doesn't begin on these until the trainees have first spent time working on things like the cycle of development, expanding your comfort zone, having a victim vs growth mindset and 1 to 1 coaching sessions to focus on the specific challenges each trainee might be facing. It's about changing mindsets, coaching, setting them up for success not just in finding a job but in their future career as on average 3/4 trainees go on to find work and remain in work a year later. The course also doesn't just drop trainees once they complete the course but supports them for up to a year after they have completed the course, offering support and facilities to help them find and remain in employment. The estimated number of young people not in employment, education or training now estimated to be over 900k, we need initiatives like the Spear Programme in more of our towns and cities to address these challenges. Please check out John's story to hear the impact programmes like Spear can have on peoples lives and please reach out if you'd to know how you can get involved. Would love to have you down at a future celebration so you can see why I support the work of the Spear Programme so strongly. #youthemployment #socialmobility #coaching