Re-sharing this post from my friend, René Siegel 🙋🏻♀️, for two big reasons: First, I had a call this morning with someone who "accidentally" stumbled into their career. They went to school for music (Jazz, specifically), and as they neared graduation, began to really confront the fact that it's hard work to make a living in music. To help bridge the gap, they took a night shift customer support role. As time went on there, a colleague noticed that this person was doing more than just answering phones.. they'd been able to do a variety of things on their computer (a dummy terminal of the time) that many other folks never did. The colleague said, in essence: "I notice that you're able to do much more with that computer than most. Any interest in joining my team? You can keep your night shift role, but focus on operations and continue learning more about computers and programing." Long story short: this individual went on to build an enviable career across engineering, product management, and business development. And all because someone "noticed." I still remember when (a very long time ago 🤣), René noticed something about me. I had shared one of my first "official" resumes and cover letters with her as I was nearing my college graduation, and I had taken some liberties on the cover letter specifically. Not sure how it would be received, I remember so vividly Rene telling me it was one of the most authentic cover letters she'd ever read. Her noticing that detail meant the world to me and was one of the earliest signs for me that perhaps story telling could be a meaningful part of my career. Fast forward to today: I believe in my core that stories are one of the most powerful tools we can all use to get where we want to be. Who will you notice today? And more importantly, what will you do about it?
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A Lesson from 'The Bear' 🐻 During a binge-watch session of 'The Bear' last week, I was fascinated by one character, Tina - an older Latina chef. Years of monotonous work in a greasy Chicago restaurant kitchen left Tina unnoticed, her skills unrefined, and her attitude, understandably, tinged with indignance. But the new Michelin-trained owner and another chef recognize untapped potential in Tina. They send her to culinary school. An act of faith and trust not many would dare. But this act transcended mere skill development. It shattered the barriers of her fear and insecurity, igniting a renewed confidence.🔥 I can't stop thinking about Tina, and others like her. We've all seen and experienced the transformative power of belief. When someone believes in you, it's like a light is turned on in a room you didn't even know was dark. 💡 Who in your orbit is like Tina? Who has potential that’s just waiting to be acknowledged and nurtured? Will you be the one to turn on the light? ✨ Your challenge today: Find a Tina in your world. Offer them your belief, your support, your acknowledgment. You might be unlocking a door to a world of potential they never knew they had. ❤️🩹 #AuthenticLeadership #SuccessMindset #UnlockingPotential
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9moAww! Thank you, Shelby! No matter what you are doing or where you work, there was never any doubt from the very beginning that you would stand out and break barriers! I love watching your kick-ass trajectory from the sidelines. And it thrills me how you see the unique qualities in others and help to lift them in their careers! ❤️ #soproud