Biggest Challenges Faced by a VP of Operations at Sports Thread
Colin's biggest challenge as VP of Operations at Sports Thread is maintaining focus on long-term goals amidst the "day-to-day" tasks, emphasizing the importance of remembering that "you're working towards something bigger" to overcome monotony and keep perspective. The ability to avoid getting "stuck in the day-to-day" is key to career success, according to Colin.
Overcoming Challenges, Achieving Goals, Executive/Leadership, Workplace Challenges, Motivation
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Grad Programs
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Colin Yost
VP of Operations
Sports Thread
George Washington University
N/a
Business Management & Admin
Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Operations and Project Management
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Maintaining focus on long-term goals amidst daily tasks.
2. Overcoming monotony and repetition in a role.
3. The importance of perspective and seeing how daily work contributes to larger objectives.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
I would say mostly, to touch more on what I was saying earlier, it's important to keep your eye on the prize. Sometimes it is very easy to fall into the trap of getting stuck in the day-to-day of your job.
If it can get a little repetitive or monotonous, I think anyone will find that in any industry, in any role. But it's important to have those goals and keep them in mind when you are in those slow periods of your job.
Always keep the perspective that you're working towards something bigger, something better, and the work you are doing in that moment will help you get to that position.