This week's prompt:
What advice would you give a younger person who wanted to know how to become a successful leader and professional?
The most important thing that I try to remember is that every opportunity, and every interaction is a chance to lead. Your actions are powerful whether you are with classmates, the lowest member on the totem pole, or managing an important project. Remember that you are always watching yourself, and you know if you are living and performing up to your potential.
What advice would you give a younger person who wanted to know how to become a successful leader and professional?
The most important thing that I try to remember is that every opportunity, and every interaction is a chance to lead. Your actions are powerful whether you are with classmates, the lowest member on the totem pole, or managing an important project. Remember that you are always watching yourself, and you know if you are living and performing up to your potential.
What would you tell them about how to get the most out of school experiences?
You're only in school a limited amount of time, and I say get your money's worth. Granted you need to have excellent time management skills, and maybe some extra energy, but take a full class load, get to know professors, get a graduate student research position or graduate student instructor position. Seek out opportunities that others might not know about. Be proactive! No one is going to hand you an education full of experiences.
About how to stay healthy and sane?
About how to stay healthy and sane?
Schedule it in the calender. Seriously.
About personal/work-life balance?
Take time to be with friends, and when you set work down, set it down. Prioritize relationships with friends and loved ones, and make time for them, not just by waiting to see when you have the time. Commit to spending one on one time with people close with you, and even if you see them not as frequently as you would like, they will appreciate the sincerity of your efforts.
About personal/work-life balance?
Take time to be with friends, and when you set work down, set it down. Prioritize relationships with friends and loved ones, and make time for them, not just by waiting to see when you have the time. Commit to spending one on one time with people close with you, and even if you see them not as frequently as you would like, they will appreciate the sincerity of your efforts.
About finding their own path?
Listen to what interests you, and don't be afraid of creating a winding path. Not everyone can pick a career at 18, and the importance of forging a path is tying in all the places you've been with your interests and skills.
About pursuing their dreams?
About pursuing their dreams?
You must remember that you don't know if you can do something unless you try. Yes we fail, but we learn and keep going, and can only surprise ourselves if we give it a go!
About finding and learning from mentors?
About finding and learning from mentors?
Notice who you are fascinated by, good chance they'll be interested in you too. See who likes talking with you and has an interest in what you do.
About what to watch out for?
Listen to your mind. Don't get sucked into someone else's idea of your career or interests. Listen to your body. Take a break if you get stressed or burnt out.
Listen to your spirit. Make sure you are driven and passionate about the work you are doing. If that isn't there, you won't last long.
About what to watch out for?
Listen to your mind. Don't get sucked into someone else's idea of your career or interests. Listen to your body. Take a break if you get stressed or burnt out.
Listen to your spirit. Make sure you are driven and passionate about the work you are doing. If that isn't there, you won't last long.
Markell,
ReplyDeleteI think you provide some very great advice for young people. I agree that being proactive is very important for young people who may be afraid to try new things and experiences. Seeking out these experiences provides many life lessons and skills that they can continue to develop along their path. You make a great point of noting that young people can also be leaders in everyday situations and that they need to take advantage of these situations for their leadership development.
You made a lot of excellent points. Finding the balance is so important and as you said, scheduling in the time to be healthy! It can sound silly to a young person but it is crucial!
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