Most Important Skills for an Engagement Manager at Connor
Willie, an Engagement Manager at Connor, identifies effective communication as the most crucial skill for their role, emphasizing the importance of "knowing when to ask for help" and openly sharing struggles. This self-awareness, and willingness to seek assistance, highlights a crucial aspect of successful professional collaboration.
Communication, Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Resilience, Leadership
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Willie Lee
Engagement Manager
Connor
Binghamton University School of Management
Binghamton University School of Management - MS, UCLA Anderson School of Management - MBA
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Video Highlights
1. Effective communication is crucial, especially knowing when to ask for help and admit struggles.
2. Proactive problem-solving is key; don't wait until issues become critical.
3. Overcoming the hesitation to ask for help is a valuable skill for career success.
Transcript
Q4: Most important skills for the role.
Willie, what skills are most important for a job like yours?
I would say one of the most important skills is communication. I know that's a very broad term, and everybody talks about communication all the time.
If I have to break that down, the most important aspects are knowing when to ask for help and telling people what you're struggling with. That's my key takeaway from communication.
So, I'll put that as the top priority skill. A lot of times, I struggle with admitting when I'm not doing something well and try to figure it out myself, sometimes until it's too late.
Other times, someone else could have helped with a five-minute conversation. So, if I have to pick one of the most important skills, it's communication.
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