Significant Career Lesson From A Managing Director At Street Soccer USA
Lisa, a Managing Director at Street Soccer USA, shares that getting "comfortable being uncomfortable" is a key lesson, suggesting growth comes from pushing boundaries; furthermore, perceiving crises not as endpoints but as opportunities for "something even bigger" has been invaluable, highlighting the importance of patience and forward momentum.
Resilience, Overcoming Challenges, Stress Management, Opportunity Recognition, Executive/Leadership
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Lisa Wrightsman
Managing Director
Street Soccer USA
Sacramento State
Communications
Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Sales and Client Management
Scholarship Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School, LGBTQ, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Embrace discomfort: Getting comfortable being uncomfortable can be a valuable compass, suggesting you're likely in a growth-oriented situation.
2. Crises often precede opportunities: Viewing challenges as temporary and remaining open to solutions can lead to unexpected and significant advancements.
3. Patience and persistence are key: Staying present, allowing situations to settle, and actively seeking solutions can help you navigate crises and discover even greater opportunities.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
"Get comfortable being uncomfortable" has remained true to this day. It doesn't mean it's easy, but it's always a good reminder that if I'm uncomfortable, I'm probably in the right spot.
The other thing that has proven true my whole life is that most times I perceive a crisis, whether it's work-related, financial, or personal, if I don't give into it, there's always an opportunity nearby shortly after.
When I feel like the world is ending and I don't know how we'll come back from it, if I can stay present and let that settle, and keep my eyes open for a solution, I've found something even bigger. Timing is everything. So, just stay patient, be willing to keep moving forward, and look for the opportunity that comes after the crisis.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-wrightsman-b8253b38/, @lisa.wrightsman, @streetsoccersac, @up_ssusa_park