About two weeks ago, I attended the National Society of Black Engineers 2024 national convention with a goal to interact with seasoned professionals, learn from global leaders and immerse in an atmosphere of winners.
As I was not job-hunting, I had the opportunity to attend many seminars/ workshop sessions, some of which include:
• Unwritten rules of Corporate America
• How AI will impact the workforce
• Leading with Purpose
• Navigating our way to Technical Leadership
• There’s no traffic when you create your own lane
These were inspiring sessions, not just due to the information shared, but due to the quality of people and mindsets I shared the room with.
Amongst the many treasures I gained from the NSBE convention was the statement “Take the hard assignments”.
I heard a senior vice president say it, I heard a director say it, I heard a chief engineer say it, I heard a mid-career engineer say it.
It dawned on me, more than ever before, that the surest path to career growth and success is by constantly challenging yourself and picking up those projects that majority will run from.
The NSBE National convention, which attracted over 15000 students and professionals is more than a platform to land your dream job. It is also a convergence of winners and world changers to encourage one another, sharpen skillsets, learn and grow in various facets for continued impact.
Truly, we grow ourselves to grow others.
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1moJevon looks like he can still play!!!