Significant Career Lesson From A Business Operations Manager At NBC Universal
Hallie, a Business Operations Manager at NBC Universal, emphasizes the importance of "kill[ing] people with kindness," while also advocating for oneself, to build respect and navigate workplace dynamics. A second key lesson learned is recognizing the significance of every individual's concerns, ensuring their voices are heard and their problems addressed within the larger business context.
Communication, Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Leadership, Empathy
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Hallie Greenawalt
Business Operations Manager
NBC Universal
University of Arizona
N/A
Anthropology, Sociology
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Operations and Project Management
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Kill people with kindness while also sticking up for yourself
2. Everyone's problems are important and affect the business, even if they seem insignificant
3. Addressing individual problems as part of larger initiatives makes everyone feel heard
Transcript
What is one lesson that you've learned that's proven significant in your career?
I'd say the biggest lesson I've learned is to kill people with kindness. I've learned that sometimes people just want to be mean, and at the same time, you have to stick up for yourself.
But if you can continue to be nice to them and not be aggressive back, that will help you in the long run. It especially helps in getting on people's good side and making them respect you.
Another lesson I've learned, which I really like, is that everyone's problems are important. They do affect the business, even if they might seem insignificant to you.
So, figuring out how that problem fits into your long-term goals and how to address them as part of a larger initiative is key. When everyone's voice feels heard, I think that's really important.