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CAREER & EMPLOYMENT
between life and death. But that doesnt mean you should completely dismiss failure when the stakes are not as high. For our customers, the stakes are always high, just in a different way. They are small business owners and entrepreneurs who put their livelihood on the line to realize their dreams. We recognize and respect that they face challenges every day, and our job is to help them solve those challenges. At Verizon Small Business Essentials, we learn from our failures to help refine our strategies. Making data-driven decisions to help our customers compete and succeed, as well as creating an environment for our employees to learn and innovate in their roles, is key to our success.
Build a network of trusted peers
Leading can be lonely. While you might have a team that looks up to you for guidance, the buck stops with you, meaning success or failure falls squarely upon your shoulders. When you go home at the end of the day, it can be difficult to shake the feeling that you have nowhere to turn to vent. This is when your network becomes vital. Chances are good your network contains
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
YOUR SERVICE HAS STRENGTHENED OUR WORLD.
By serving your nation, you have protected the interests of the free world. At Matheson Tri-Gas, we appreciate your contributions, skills, and values. You can continue to have a positive impact on countless lives in a different way - as part of our team. We are one of the world's foremost suppliers of specialty gases and gas- handling equipment, with 9,000 employees in 16 nations making a difference globally. We're hiring for the following areas:
Accounting and Finance Clerical and Administrative Customer Service Manufacturing and Operations Sales and Sales-Related Technology and Computer-Related Transportation and Logistics
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits, including PPO plans with prescription drugs; dental, vision, and life insurance plans; education plan; training programs; and more. Apply at:
https://mathesongas.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/8/ home?c=mathesongas&c%20mathesongas=
people you trust, who may also have served in the military. Our common experiences can be helpful when seeking advice or a sounding board to work through a variety of challenging scenarios. If you can find the right people to bring into your trusted circle, it will make all the difference when uncertainty arises. I credit my military service for my ascension in the civilian ranks to becoming a leader with one of the largest companies in the country. Everything I picked up along the way has led me here, and I know I wouldnt be where I am today without that experience. Leadership is defined as the capacity to influence others through inspiration, motivated by passion, generated by vision, produced by conviction and ignited by purpose. As veterans, our paths to leadership opportunities are diverse. And I firmly believe we are uniquely suited to lead because of our history of military service and sacrifice.
Chris Wayne is the managing director for Verizon Small Business Essentials, formerly Yahoo Small Business. Prior to this, he was the companys Chief Technology Officer. Chris holds a Master of Business for Veterans (MBV) degree from the University of Southern California and is a certified Data Center Management Professional (CDCMP). Before joining Yahoo Small Business, Chris was a Sergeant in the U.S. Armys 82nd Airborne Division.
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