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Published: March 15, 2021, midnight

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In this week\\u2019s show, Phil talks to Matt Rosenthal, a technology and business strategist as well as the President & CEO of Mindcore, the leading IT solutions provider in New Jersey. He specialises in working with business owners and management to fix business processes and technology problems using his process mastery formula.

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Matt talks about why it is crucial to put one\\u2019s ego aside in the world of IT, and how this can benefit you greatly. He also discusses why it\\u2019s crucial that we allow ourselves the room to pivot in our beliefs and ideas.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

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TOP CAREER TIP

Put your ego aside. Often times, people in technical roles think that their level of expertise grants them the power to be right every time.

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WORST CAREER MOMENT

After fearing that he was about to lose a valued job, Matt quit the role which threatened his income and livelihood greatly

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CAREER HIGHLIGHT

Matt experiences his career highlight every time he helps someone to achieve something. This happens often, as Matt is often called to construct solutions for many companies.

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THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T

The constant evolution and transformation of the industry. Matt wholeheartedly embraces change, and so the IT sector is the perfect home for him and his talents.

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THE REVEAL

What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? \\u2013 Matt simply fell into his career in order to make money, but found that he loved it.

What\\u2019s the best career advice you received? \\u2013 Attitude is everything. Being positive is more important than technical skill.

What\\u2019s the worst career advice you received? \\u2013 To hurry through tasks in order to get them completed, instead of taking time to make sure they\\u2019re done properly.

What would you do if you started your career now? \\u2013 Matt would devote himself to the art of salesmanship.

What are your current career objectives? \\u2013 Personal growth and advancing his skill-set.

What\\u2019s your number one non-technical skill? \\u2013 Emotional intelligence.

How do you keep your own career energized? \\u2013 Matt is tremendously curious and ensures he remains goal orientated.

What do you do away from technology? \\u2013 Matt is focused on his family, as well as physical fitness and golf.

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FINAL CAREER TIP

Never be afraid to pivot. Don\\u2019t become so committed to an idea or belief that you become entrenched and have no room to maneuver.

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BEST MOMENTS

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(2:49) \\u2013 Matt - \\u201cBusinesses are businesses are businesses. They have different services, but under the hood they have the same technology needs\\u201d

(4:35) \\u2013 Matt - \\u201cIt\\u2019s important that you\\u2019re somebody who delivers value through being a team player\\u201d

(12:44) \\u2013 Matt \\u2013 \\u201cIf you don\\u2019t stay sharp and if you don\\u2019t stay ahead of the curve, you won\\u2019t survive in this business\\u201d

(16:58) \\u2013 Matt \\u2013 \\u201cSales is about convincing someone else to go along with your line of thinking\\u201d

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ABOUT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

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Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop, and implement software solutions.\\xa0 Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers.\\xa0 And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey.

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CONTACT THE HOST \\u2013 PHIL BURGESS

Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/philtechcareer

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philburgess

Facebook: https://facebook.com/philtechcareer

Instagram: https://instagram.com/philtechcareer

Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact

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Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast\\u2019s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com

Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer

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ABOUT THE GUEST \\u2013 MATT ROSENTHAL

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Matt Rosenthal is a technology and business strategist as well as the President & CEO of Mindcore, the leading IT solutions provider in New Jersey. He specialises in working with business owners and management to fix business processes and technology problems using his process mastery formula.

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CONTACT THE GUEST \\u2013 MATT ROSENTHAL

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Matt Rosenthal can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-rosenthal-mindcore/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattrosenthal_/

Website: https://mind-core.com/

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