Significant Career Lesson From A Head Of Strategic Planning At Monster Energy
Blake, Head of Strategic Planning at Monster Energy, emphasizes the importance of empathy in navigating career challenges, stating that "life is complicated" and people "can be having a really bad day." This daily lesson in appreciating the complexities of others' lives has proven invaluable for building strong relationships and fostering collaboration within the workplace.
Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Leadership
Advizer Information
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Job Title
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Blake Britten
Head of Strategic Planning
Monster Energy Company
University of Michigan, 2006
UCLA Anderson, MBA
Engineering - Industrial
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Food, Beverages & Alcohol
Business Strategy
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Empathy and appreciation for others' challenges are crucial for building strong relationships in the workplace.
2. Understanding the complexities of life, both personal and professional, fosters collaboration and trust.
3. Showing empathy can significantly improve teamwork and partnerships, leading to a more positive work environment and better outcomes for everyone involved.
Transcript
What is one lesson you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
This is something I learned every day, over and over. If you're having a bad day, before you criticize someone else, have some appreciation for the day that they're having.
Especially when you get into your career, life is complicated. There are challenges at home, challenges at work, and challenges politically and economically.
People can be having a really bad day. That doesn't necessarily mean they're out to get you or the company; they're just having a bad day.
So, having some empathy and appreciation for the complexity of life, your own and those of your coworkers, will go an extremely long way. This helps in building meaningful relationships, collaborative partnerships, and trust with your coworkers and stakeholders.
Life is hard, but have some appreciation, because everyone's life is hard.