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can have on someone’s life. You impact people by adding value to them. For example, hand-held tools were often the only things needed to fix
As noted earlier in this article, you add value to people through the work vehicles in the past. Now, the amount of electronics in cars has resulted in
you do. Keeping this reality at the forefront of your mind will help keep diagnostic software being utilized for some repair work. Many mechanics
everything in its proper context. need to be computer savvy as well as handy with a wrench.
A good coach is a great example. The value a coach brings to the table is CONCLUSION: BE JOYFUL AND HOPEFUL
the ability to inspire or challenge a team to go beyond their limitations, work
together, and win. Successful coaches know their value is the lasting impact The future is coming, and people will be working. There is no need to
they will leave on the lives of the players. Although smart tablets might one ignore this fact or run away from it. Embrace the opportunity to learn new
day replace clip boards to run plays and manage rosters, good coaches ways to add value to people. Your life is meant to be more than just a
know their future is secure if they continue to add value to their players. carbon footprint on earth. You are called to leave an indelible imprint upon
people’s lives.
SECURE YOUR FUTURE
The key to embracing the future and navigating its unchartered waters is to
Know your value and secure your future. Modern technology, such as be joyful and hopeful. Looking at the future of work through these lenses
artificial intelligence and digital video conferencing, should be viewed as will provide the proper perspective. Everyone is born with the ability – and
ways to deliver the value you add to people. These channels can amplify responsibility – to add value to people. Serve people with a cheerful heart
your impact by allowing the work you do to be delivered quicker and less and you will be both successful and fulfilled in the future.
expensive than past mechanisms. It does not matter what new technology
may come forth in the future, you will be secure by knowing your value and
adding it to other people. KAMAL I. LATHAM
Kamal I. Latham, MPP is the author of Your CEO
Plan and prepare for what may come in the world of work. Unless you enter a Potential: Realizing Your Calling, Equipping, and
time machine, work will likely not transform overnight. Social media sites are often Outcomes in Christ Jesus, which is available at
filled with videos and commentary about future trends. Webinars and eBooks www.KamalLatham.com and on Amazon. Kamal
discussing what will happen next – and where – dot the virtual landscape of the is also the former Chief Executive Officer of the U.S.
Internet and can be accessed with a few clicks. Develop a self-study program to Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority.
familiarize yourself with what experts have to say.
www.KamalLatham.com
Explore certification opportunities through educational institutions and
qualified organizations to expand upon your existing skillsets and/or open-up Kamal@KamalLatham.com
new career pathways. Learning new software, hardware, and equipment will +1.352.284.7996
be indispensable for future success in certain professions.

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