said a conversation with Clayborn about a job fair and the need for jobs among many in the League City region was all he needed to hear .
“ It highlighted a real critical need for job readiness and people with unemployment or underemployment and ultimately that conversation led me to say ‘ Well what we [ Solushiens ] do is help people solve problems and make decisions ,’” Pulliam said . “ I always want to give back to this community so this was a tremendous opportunity for me to just go and do what my expertise is , which is pivot planning . I just want to help pivot and that kind of drove the conversation to get started .”
When asked about what he wants attendees to most takeaway from the webinars , he used one of his favorite words : pivot .
“ The biggest takeaway is to learn how to pivot in the midst of uncertainty ,” Pulliam said . “ It ’ s critical for people , beit in business , in life or looking for jobs . Whatever the case may be , to understand that when uncertain things happen or bad things happen , you still have the god-like power to make decisions and you can choose things . So what we ’ re asking people to do is overcome this . Choose to keep going . Don ’ t be a victim to what ’ s going on . We know things are terrible but also out of terrible things opportunity presents itself if you ’ re looking .”
Pulliam expressed the same joy about the webinars as he did about Solushiens , noting many people who attended the webinars came into the sessions with little hope of obtaining a job , but ended the webinar inspired with hope of getting a job . Pulliam noted how fulfilling such a thing is , feeling that giving hope is the most vital aspect .
“ If I ’ m not doing that , if I ’ m not giving people hope then what am I doing ?” Pulliam said . “ And so this is just a clear example of providing hope to people and I love it .”
Pulliam encourages job seekers to believe in themselves and their passions
Pulliam emphasized the power of believing in one ’ s self , saying that if you think you cannot get a job , then that will come true .
“ If you use your brain , and your heart , your passions and all those things in you to make the impossibility of a job a reality , then that ’ s what will happen ,” Pulliam said . “ But the opposite is also true . If you use your brain and your heart and your passions you will find a job . There are people that are hiring all over the place . But I would ask a few things . Number one , I would say stop looking for a job and start looking for a way to help people . I tell people all the time why are Bill Gates or Jeff Bezos are millionaires ? Is it because they are the smartest people ? No , it ’ s because they help the most people . People have to think about how they can use their gifts to help people and companies .”
Pulliam gave further advice by saying that the key to getting a job is to help a business either save money or make money .
“ I tell people all the time there are only two reasons companies hire people and retain people : to make money or save money and that ’ s what it comes down to ,” Pulliam said . “ Figure out how you can use your talents to help a company make money or save money and you will be one of the most hirable people on the planet . The last thing I would say is you need to focus on flexibility , fundamental soundness , attitude , and your work ethic . You need to practice the things that are fundamental to life . Love , joy , peace , patience , kindness , goodness , forbearance , those things , flexibility . You have to practice those things .”
With the year nearly at an end , many are scrambling to ensure they do not end it on a bad note . With many still seeking jobs , and the chamber working to ensure its region thrives , Pulliam has confidence in job seekers ’ ability to succeed during these trying times .
“ Ultimately today is a great day to get started ,” Pulliam said . “ It doesn ’ t matter what happened earlier this year . The only thing history shows is what has happened . It has nothing to do with the future . Today you decide to pivot from where you are and get to your moment of greatness .”
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