Significant Career Lesson From A Battery Manufacturing Deputy Director At Tesla
Mohamad's significant career lesson is to "never say no to any challenge," a strategy that, despite initial skepticism from colleagues, propelled Mohamad's career forward by fostering diverse team involvement and cross-departmental connections. This proactive approach allowed for significant learning and advancement, demonstrating the value of embracing opportunities for growth.
Overcoming Challenges, Resilience, Networking, Teamwork, Leadership
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Mohamad Ali Zeitoun
Deputy Director of Battery Manufacturing
Currently Gotion High Tech. Previously Tesla Battery manufacturing
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
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Business & Related, International Relations & Affairs
Energy & Utilities
Business Strategy
Immigrant
Video Highlights
1. Embrace challenges: Mohamad highlights the importance of saying 'yes' to new challenges, emphasizing that even if not every challenge is successfully overcome, the experience leads to valuable learning, new connections, and career advancement opportunities.
2. Networking and Collaboration: By actively engaging in diverse projects and departments, Mohamad built strong relationships and gained valuable insights into various aspects of the organization, which significantly enhanced his career trajectory.
3. Continuous Learning: Mohamad's willingness to tackle challenges reflects a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. His approach highlights the importance of embracing new experiences as a means of acquiring knowledge and developing new skills in a dynamic work environment.
Transcript
Significant lesson regarding career.
One significant lesson I've learned in my career is to never say no to any challenge. I worked with many people who would turn down opportunities, and I was the one who would take them on.
Some employees would even make bets, saying I wouldn't last more than a certain number of months or weeks. They thought I couldn't handle it. But because I always took on those challenges, it didn't mean I had to win every single one.
The company knew there was someone willing to try and get things done. This allowed me to join so many different teams, and I was involved in the beginning with maybe ten different departments.
The best lesson is to never say no to a challenge at work. The worst that can happen is you learn something new and create more connections with different departments. This is always good for you when you're trying to move up in different positions. You'll know all the departments and who to connect with. So always saying yes and taking on a challenge opens up many doors.