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Someone has to say this. Getting your first job shouldn't require having a first job. This system needs to change. New talent deserves a real shot at proving themselves. Entry-level professionals can't magically gain experience, and it's unfair that so many are caught in the frustrating cycle of needing experience just to get their foot in the door. Let's build workplaces where beginners can learn, contribute, and grow. Because every expert started somewhere. 🧡 #leadership #careers

There’s something beautiful about people who have tasted bitterness but are still determined to savor the sweetness life has to offer. You can sense it in their presence. They have a sense of calm warmth and they refuse to let life take from them. The world needs these kinds of people - people who have stayed gentle in a world that tried to harden them. They’ve known darkness but still offer their light to others. Their kindness is real and genuine, never a tactic or a strategy. Mentorship matters for everyone. ❤️ Credit: Zachery #leadership #careers

This is a reminder that it's OKAY to say, "I don't know." We're all learning. #leadership #careers

She survived 10 years of design interviews! 👀 We’re thrilled to feature the Product Designer's Interview Playbook by fellow adplist.org mentor, Meghan Logan, Staff Product Design Strategist—how to succeed at design interviews. This guide is all about empowering you through each interview phase with practical tips and strategies straight from the design leaders who will be evaluating you. Featuring insights from Meta, Airbnb, Mixpanel, and more. it’s packed with everything you need to shine in the hot seat. Think of it as the cheat codes you never knew you needed for your design interviews. ✨🚀 You can read the full playbook for free (link in comment). ⬇️ Tag your network who’d love this!

Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients. Credit: Richard Branson #leadership

Leadership isn't about age. It's about empathy. Why? The best leaders remember where they came from. They create the environment they wish they had. 🔖 Why this matters: → 70% of employees say empathetic leadership boosts job satisfaction → 61% say it increases productivity So, how can you be the leader you need? ✅ Try these: 1️⃣ Listen more than you speak You have two ears and one mouth for a reason. 2️⃣ Offer growth opportunities Be the mentor you wish you had. 3️⃣ Provide clear, constructive feedback Help them grow, don't just criticize. 4️⃣ Trust your team Micromanagement kills motivation. 5️⃣ Be vulnerable Share your struggles. It builds connection. Leadership isn't about being in charge. It's about taking care of those in your charge. → Great leaders lift others up → They don't pull the ladder up behind them → They create more leaders, not more followers Be the leader who makes a difference. Not just a difference in the bottom line. But in people's lives. ** 👀👀 What's one thing you wish your first manager had done differently? #careers #leadership

🎉 BREAKING NEWS: ADPList is teaming up with Peerlist! We’re excited to announce our API partnership with US 🇺🇸 professional network, Peerlist. Now, when you integrate your adplist.org impact stats on Peerlist profile, it extends the reach of your mentorship wins and contributions, to an even wider network. These benefits include: → Enhanced visibility of achievements → Expanded reach for ADPList mentors → Boost mentor's hirability through mentorship → More comprehensive profiles “We believe that mentorship should live beyond our platform to truly achieve our mission. We’re thrilled to have Peerlist, as our first partner,” said ADPList's Co-founder and CEO, Felix Lee. Massive shoutout to the Peerlist team! 🙌 (read more in the comments)

History-making event in SF Bay Area! 🌁 Thrilled that we hosted THE ONLY Jakob Nielsen, Founder of UX Tigers & N/N Group for an invite-only community fireside chat on "Future of Design and AI" in San Francisco. 🇺🇸 We welcomed 150+ fellow adplist.org mentors and members to this event along with our partners Dovetail and ABConvert (shoutout for the pizzas)! If that is not enough... we even gave out limited-edition ADPList pins to our attendees. Don't miss out on the upcoming events & meetups! 🎉

Tone matters more than words. Especially in your daily comms. Here's why 👇 Your message can be perfect. But if your tone is off? It could derail everything. 📌 Why tone matters so much at work: Your digital comms lack non-verbal cues. Meaning? Increased chances of miscommunication. So how do you nail your tone? 1️⃣ Use emojis strategically They can convey tone. Know your audience. Use them intentionally ✨ 2️⃣ Read it out loud If it sounds off when spoken, it'll read off too. 3️⃣ Be specific and clear "Let's discuss those suggestions" beats a vague "Let's talk" Thoughtful digital tone = Colleague people want to work with It's not just about what you say. It's how you say it (even in text). 💜 #careers #leadership

“I attended #1 ADPList event and it changed my life.” Have you ever celebrated for 30 days straight? Well, we have, a lot. Thanks to our mentors & ambassadors for hosting over 25+ community meetups this month! 👏🤯🥳 Don’t miss out on October’s ADPList meetups: 1. 🇬🇧 London, October 9th: https://lu.ma/i8ia9d7r 2. 🇺🇸 Austin, October 9th: https://lu.ma/mdffatig 3. 🇸🇬 Singapore, October 10th: https://lu.ma/m36swloc 4. 🇺🇸 Houston, October 10th: https://lu.ma/axomicqz 5. 🇺🇸 SF Bay Area, October 10th: https://lu.ma/n9vhdcqe 6. 🇺🇸 NYC, October 11th: https://lnkd.in/ge3ZcHM7 7. 🇵🇹 Porto, October 12th: https://lnkd.in/gsnW2bM6 8. 🇹🇷 İstanbul, October 13th: https://lu.ma/ADPList_ist 9. 🇺🇸 SF Bay Area, October 13th: https://lu.ma/20t2nte5 10. 🇩🇪 Berlin, October 16th: https://lu.ma/c0nql4kr 11. 🇺🇸 Charlotte, October 16th: https://lu.ma/9b8plj62 12. 🇮🇷 Tehran, October 17th: https://lu.ma/zfb3zq28 13. 🇨🇦 Montréal, October 17th: https://lu.ma/hsnqirx0 14. 🇺🇸 Dallas-Fort Worth, October 17th: https://lu.ma/57pscf2f 15. 🇺🇸 Chicago, October 18th: https://lu.ma/0181ibru 16. 🇮🇳 Delhi, October 19th: https://lu.ma/ii1ehcrf 17. 🇺🇸 Miami, October 19th: https://lu.ma/udc98pea 18. 🇺🇸 SF Bay Area, October 19th: https://lu.ma/ussda4sr 19. 🇷🇴 Bucharest, October 20th: https://lu.ma/km71wicv 20. 🇺🇸 Boston, October 24th: https://lu.ma/0fmv5f75 While seats last, meetups are life-changing opportunities to network and learn new things with the community. ✨ Subscribe for more on our calendar: https://lnkd.in/gS4SBeNU Shoutout to Stefi P., Gaston, VethaVarshini, Pimnara, Shivam, Prashant Mahajan, Joey, Andreia, Nuno, Sally, Gayle, Christian, Deniece, and more! Thanks to our fellow mentors & ambassadors for inspiring all of us! ❤️ See you soon!