Focus On The Value That You Can Deliver with Marcus Olson
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Marcus Olson
Marcus Olson discovered his love of technology by disassembling and reassembling computers salvaged from a shuttered Black & Decker office. He also taught himself Basic so that he could create his own, simple text-based games. He is now the CEO and Founder of Pliancy, a technology-enabled professional services company that helps growing start-ups scale their corporate IT. Marcus talks about why we should always focus upon the driving value behind the companies we work for. He also discusses the value of being prepared and showing up entirely, so that opportunities can be taken.
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Resources
Pliancy.com – Click on the link to check out the Pliancy website!
2 Top Career Tips
1) Focus on what the value is that you drive for the companies in which you work. Often, people fall into the trap of loving their product because they love it for themselves instead of identifying the need it can serve.
2) If you show up with your whole self and you’re passionate about what you do, then opportunities will present themselves and you’ll be in great shape to take advantage.
Show Notes
Worst Career Moment
Marcus took a job at the government that paid okay, but the prospects were dull, and it did not allow him to follow the pursuits that interested him.
Career Highlight
After leaving a company, many of Marcus’ clients followed him, who advised him to begin his own consulting firm, which was the ignition beneath his second chapter in life.
The Future
The IT departments are slowly driving the success of companies in general, and so are slowly becoming more and more integral to conversations about growth and direction.
The Reveal
What first attracted you to a career in I.T.?
After receiving a computer as a gift, Marcus realized the potential of taking something apart and putting it together again.
What is the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Be authentic.
What is the worst career advice you’ve ever received?
Don’t take risks!
If you had to begin your career again in today’s world, what would you do?
Figure out how to get a job at a technical organization a lot earlier.
What career objectives are you currently focusing on?
Focusing on the progression of others.
What’s the number one non-technical skill that has helped you in your career so far?
Communication.
What do you do to keep your own career energized?
Keep being uncomfortable and putting yourself out there.
What do you do in your spare time away from technology?
Spending time with dogs, architecture, design, art and other creative outlets.
Contact The Guest
Contact Marcus Olson through the following social media platforms:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pliancy_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusolson/
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