Favorite Parts of Being an Executive Director of Leadership Development at City of San Francisco
Linda, an Executive Director of Leadership Development, finds the greatest fulfillment in the positive impact of her work, specifically when participants report that her lessons and case studies "resonate with them and will help in their careers." This is especially meaningful given Linda's personal preference for introversion, highlighting the rewarding nature of overcoming challenges to connect with and support others.
Leadership Development, Coaching, Public Speaking, Career Development, Mentorship
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Linda Yeung
Executive Director, Leadership Development Program
City and County of San Francisco
University of California, Berkeley
Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, Masters of Law and Diplomacy
Spanish & Other Languages, Political Science, American Studies
Government & Public Sector
Human Resources (HR)
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Immigrant, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Helping others advance their careers is very rewarding.
2. Overcoming personal challenges (such as public speaking) to help others is a source of pride.
3. The impact of shared experiences and advice on others is significant.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your career?
I love the moment when I get evaluations and someone writes in the comments that my career, my lessons learned, or case studies resonate with them and will help them in their careers and their jobs.
I'm someone who doesn't like speaking in public and is more of an introvert than an extrovert. So, when DHR asked me if I would come in and speak, I really had some doubts about whether I wanted to do this.
When I do these courses or a coaching session, and someone responds to me saying, "I hadn't thought of that. What you went through is kind of what I'm going through right now." It's just made me step back, reflect, and think before I act. That to me is what I enjoy most.
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