Significant Career Lesson From an Anthropologist and Corporate Historian As an Independent Consultant
Laurie's significant career lesson emphasizes humility and collaboration, stating that "collaboration is the key to success." The anthropologist and corporate historian highlights the importance of respectful listening and idea-sharing over aggression and grandiosity to achieve optimal results.
Collaboration, Communication, Humility, Respectful Disagreement, Openness to Learning
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Laurie Levin
Anthropologist and Corporate Historian
Independent Consultant
UC Berkeley; Harvard University; UCLA, 1972
Harvard/MA and UCLA abd
Anthropology, Sociology
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Creative
Disabled, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Humility is crucial for success, even with a strong skillset.
2. Collaboration is key; combining skills and perspectives leads to better outcomes.
3. Respectful communication and open-mindedness are more effective than aggression.
Transcript
What's one lesson you've learned that's proven significant in your career?
Humility and realizing that I can bring a set of very well-developed skills to the table, but that there's always something I can learn. Collaboration is the key to success.
Being open to hearing, listening, and implementing ideas will get the job done. This is far more effective than aggression and driving your point home no matter what.
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