Significant Career Lesson From a Diversity and Talent Leader at Technology Company
Teobesta's most significant career lesson is to "control what you can control," focusing energy on impactful areas within their influence and avoiding wasted effort on uncontrollable factors. This approach, focusing on problem-solving and anticipating potential issues, increases the likelihood of success in their roles as a Global Diversity and Inclusion Leader and Americas Talent Acquisition Leader.
Leadership, Problem-Solving, Focus, Control, Diversity and Inclusion
Advizer Information
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Teobesta Ashenafi
Global Diversity and Inclusion Leader and Americas Talent Acquisition Leader
Global Technology and Measurement Insight Company
UC Davis
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Biology & Related Sciences
Electronics & Semiconductors, Technology
Human Resources (HR)
Took Out Loans, Immigrant, Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Focus on what you can control and don't waste energy on things outside your control.
2. Proactive problem-solving involves identifying potential issues and developing solutions.
3. Success is increased by focusing your energy on controllable factors and mitigating potential problems
Transcript
What is one lesson that you've learned that has proven significant in your career?
That's a really good question. The one that never fails and always pops up is "control what you can control."
Focus on the things you can impact and work hard to make them as successful as possible. There will be many things outside of your control, and in those instances, there's nothing you can do.
So, there's no point in trying to solve something you have no control over. Your energy is better spent focusing on the things you can control. Look at it from all angles and problem-solve.
Ask yourself, "What are the ways this can go wrong?" Because again, that's within your span of control. This will help you increase the odds of making it as successful as possible.