What an Anthropologist and Corporate Historian Wishes They Knew as an Independent Consultant
Laurie, an anthropologist and corporate historian, wishes they had known how unpredictable workplaces are and the importance of genuine engagement; finding something one loves to do, "so that you can bring to the task...in a very authentic way," is key, making work "part of who you are as an ongoing process."
Anthropology, Corporate History, Independent Consulting, Authenticity, Meaningful Work
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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. The unpredictability of workplaces and the importance of engagement are key aspects of the job that are not always apparent initially.
2. Finding work that you connect with and love is crucial for job satisfaction and making the work feel less like work.
3. Authenticity and genuine connection to the work allows for deeper engagement and better performance
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before you entered the industry?
Workplaces can be unpredictable. I think I came to it with the expectation that if I just did my job, that would be enough. It's so much more than that.
It's engaging on a level that's meaningful for you, so you can bring your authentic self to the task and dig deep when you need to. Finding something that you like or love to do counts for a lot.
It's not just something you're walking through, not being connected to. Feeling connected to the work you do, in my view, is a gift. It's everything, because then it's never work.
Or maybe it's not never work; it's part of who you are as an ongoing process, and that is valuable.
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