Significant Career Lesson From An Executive Director Leadership Development At City Of San Francisco
Linda's undergraduate experience fostered valuable skills crucial to a career in executive leadership; "taking the time to read, research, assess and analyze situations," coupled with engaging in "robust conversation" and collaborating with diverse peers to refine ideas, proved invaluable. These experiences taught the importance of open communication and constructive conflict resolution, directly applicable to policy development and leadership roles.
Communication, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Collaboration
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Undergrad
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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. Developed strong writing skills, which proved valuable in the workplace.
2. Actively participated in robust study groups and discussions, learning to analyze situations, assess issues, and communicate effectively.
3. Embraced diverse perspectives and engaged in constructive conflict with peers, improving the quality of collaborative work and preparing for future career interactions where diverse viewpoints are essential
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What did you do in your undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I love writing. I didn't realize how much I liked writing until I worked. College allowed me the time to read, research, assess, and analyze situations and issues. It also provided the opportunity to communicate those analyses.
Working in small study groups with colleagues led to robust conversations. My friends and I didn't shy away from conflict; we would really go at it and present our points of view.
As a result, when we emerged from those discussion groups, or wrote a paper, or presented something together, our recommendations and policy statements were so much better. So in college, be open to people who are different from you and listen to them. This is something that will repeat itself over and over in your career.
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