Significant Career Lesson From a Co-founder and CEO at Caffe Luxxe
Mark's most significant career lesson is "don't be afraid to ask for it," emphasizing the importance of clearly identifying one's goals and directly communicating them to leadership. This proactive approach helps create the conditions for success, as the ability to articulate desires allows the manager to support the employee's aspirations.
Executive/Leadership, Achieving Goals, Communication, Confidence, Negotiation
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
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Grad Programs
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Mark Wain
Co-founder and President / CEO
Caffe Luxxe
UC Berkeley
University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business MBA
Economics
Food, Beverages & Alcohol, Hospitality, Restaurants & Events
Strategic Management and Executive
Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Clearly define your career goals.
2. Don't hesitate to ask for what you want; direct communication benefits both you and your superiors.
3. Your ability to articulate your desires and actively pursue them influences the opportunities presented to you
Transcript
What is one lesson you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
The most important lesson I've learned is that once you know what you want, don't be afraid to ask for it. At the end of the day, be clear about what it is you desire.
Most often, asking for something isn't seen as a bad thing. Your ability to be clear about what you want and then ask for it helps your manager or business leader create the conditions to make it happen. So, figure out what you want and then ask for it. Don't be afraid to ask.