MOVING FORWARD WITH TERO

MOVING FORWARD WITH TERO Mission has remained same since our inception: To protect the employment / entrepreneurial rights to preference To Optimize access to career, business and training opportunities Keep your eyes on the prize: The pursuit of a better way of life for native people though economic self sufficiency.

MOVING FORWARD WITH TERO Yesterday you heard in CTER’s historical film you learned: Why we started TERO Your heard about the challenges we faced You heard about the tools and strategies we used to achieve our goals You heard about the many successful milestones we have achieved You heard we have had a great impact on Indian country employment / business opportunities but we also heard that many challenges remain

MOVING FORWARD WITH TERO CTER/TERO Evolutionary Stages: Our beginning’s Focus was inward. Specifically on Jobs/Construction opportunities and on preference enforcement, addressing real & artificial barriers, established EEOC / TERO contracts Synergistic Partnering/ Strategic Alliances i.e. FEDs, States, Private sector, Unions etc. Tribal Workforce Protection Act Training and human resource development i.e. NCCI Addressing Phycological / Phycological l Barriers i.e. Impact of Trauma, the importance of wellness programs etc.

MOVING FORWARD WITH TERO Build on the shoulders of the giants who came before you Accept that the need to adapt to changing situations and challenges' is inevitable Expand your Horizons - Dare to aim higher Think Innovation. Innovation is critical to the continuing success of an organization Innovation is viewed as, creative and forward thinking; as finding new solutions to evolving technologies, legal impediments, historic challenges, problem solving needs and development of fresh and more effective administrative processes and overall systems etc. Be better at what you do by doing better at what do.

16 KEYS TO SELF-EMPOWERMENT FOR PERSONALSUCCESS

1. LOOK AT AND ANALYZE YOURSELF: Remember to look inward. Ask the question: Who am I, where am I. and where do I want to be. 2. MAKE CERTAIN YOU HAVE YOUR PRIORITIES STRAIGHT: Decide what is most important to you. Examine your values, personal and family needs, religious beliefs and community responsibilities 3. HAVE VISION & IMAGINATION: Make your own footprints in the snow. Don't settle for mediocrity. Take action on your dreams. Think Big.1.

4. SET PERSONAL & TEAM GOALS: Goals should be specific, realistic and measurable. Set challenging yet achievable goals. Develop a plan of action, objectives, and corresponding action steps to help you reach goals. 5. STAY CURRENT AND Develop lifetime learning habits : Prepare yourself in all aspects of self-development. Acquire and maintain skills, knowledge, and expertise needed to perform at your best. 6. PRACTICE DISCIPLINE & SACRIFICE: Remember that short term is more rewarding and has lifetime effects.

7. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS: Be accountable for your actions, decisions, judgments and mistakes. Your accountability cannot be transferred to others. 8. TAKE Calculated RISKS and chances: Don't be afraid to take risks. Remember the old saying that nothing ventured means anything gained.

LEARN FROM MISTAKES AND FAILURES: Use your mistakes to help you become better in the future. Remember: Make if you make mistake today, be wiser tomorrow. Also remember that failure is only failure if we quit trying. 10. MAINTAIN A POST1VE MENTAL ATTUTUTE: Think positive and power thoughts. Believe in yourself. Get rid of negative thinking and don't associate with negative people. Remember who you associate with is who you are.

11. TREAT PEOPLE WITH RESPECT: How you treat people is directly related to how they will treat you. Remember the Golden Rule," Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.“ 12. NURTURE PEOPLE AND TEAM GOALS: Develop a team spirit. Few things in life are more rewarding and energizing than working with other people as a team to accomplish common goals.

13. BE PLEASANT & ENTHUSIASTIC: Maintain a pleasing personality and exhibit enthusiasm. Nothing turns people off more than having to deal with a sour-faced and unpleasant introverted people. Remember, good things happen to people who smile. Emulate SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE AS YOUR ROLE MODELS: Learn to copy the leaders. You can save a great deal of time and effort developing your own personal skills, attitudes, demeanor, and behavior by emulating people you respect.

15. READ TO KEEP INSPIRED AND CURRENT: Be a reader. Read Inspirational, motivational and success stories, magazines and books. This type of reading has an uplifting and energizing effect. 16. STRIVE FOR TOTAL LIFE BALANCE: Maintain balanced physical, mental and spiritual health. Balanced health is a cornerstone of success. Remember and have pride in which you are.