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42 / JANUARY.FEBRUARY.2022 USICERINKS.COM any talented people feel that they do not have anything new to learn in their chosen field. They believe what got them there is enough. Those who are determined and who work hard often spend a lot of time and effort to learn new skills and maintain their existing ones. They display the most current knowledge of new technology and ideas. Having employees who will improve themselves over and above the company-sponsored training is critical to an organization wanting to innovate and improve. Eleven years ago, Ben got a job working in the mailroom at a local business during the summer before starting college. The company had been in existence for over 60 years and was currently being led by Jack—a long-time employee and company legend who started in the mailroom. Three weeks into the job, on his way from the basement to the top floor, the elevator stopped and who should enter the elevator but Jack. He smiled at Ben, introduced himself, and mentioned that he started out in the mailroom. Ben was a little star struck, but as they both exited the elevator, Ben asked if Jack had any advice for him. "Never stop educating yourself," Jack said. "In fact, come into my office and let me elaborate. I have 15 minutes before my next meeting." Jack proceeded to share these five pillars for continued education: M NEVER STOPS 5 Pillars for Continued Education // by WALT GRASSL Learning HAVING EMPLOYEES WHO WILL IMPROVE THEMSELVES OVER AND ABOVE THE COMPANY-SPONSORED TRAINING IS CRITICAL TO AN ORGANIZATION WANTING TO INNOVATE AND IMPROVE. , Take advantage of educational opportunities to advance your career. PHOTOS: RINK ARCHIVES