Career Lesson From An Associate Director Digital Media Optimization At A Top 3 US Pharma Company
A significant career lesson learned by the Associate Director is the importance of honesty when making mistakes; "be totally honest and be upfront about it," because taking responsibility and outlining corrective actions demonstrates accountability and prevents repetition, which are highly valued qualities.
Honesty and Transparency, Accountability, Problem-Solving, Resilience, Continuous Improvement
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Amir Hemmat
Associate Director, Digital Media Optimization
Top-3 US Pharma Company
Yeshiva University, 2014
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Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
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Video Highlights
1. Honesty and transparency when making mistakes are highly valued. Being upfront about errors and outlining a plan for improvement and prevention demonstrates accountability and a commitment to learning.
2. It's acceptable to make mistakes; what matters is avoiding repeating them. Showing initiative to learn from errors and implement corrective actions is crucial.
3. Proactive problem-solving and a commitment to improvement are vital. Don't just admit mistakes, actively work to prevent future occurrences.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
When you make a mistake, be totally honest and upfront about it. People will respect you more and be more accepting if you're upfront, rather than trying to hide it.
Everyone makes mistakes. After realizing you've made one, you have to decide what to do next. I've been in both situations: trying to hide a mistake, which ate at me and cost me sleep, even for small errors.
The other situation is being upfront and saying, "This is what I'm going to do to make it better, and this is how we'll avoid it happening again."
What's important is truly trying not to make the same mistake twice. People appreciate that. It's okay to make mistakes, but don't repeat them.
If you don't adjust after the first time, people will question what you've learned. So, being upfront and learning from mistakes would definitely be number one on my list.