Significant Career Lesson From an Engagement Manager at Connor
A significant career lesson Willie learned is the importance of actively applying advice from mentors and others: "when people tell you something...think about it and take actions." This involved not dismissing advice as generic, but instead experimenting with suggestions to see if they align with one's values and improve results.
Mentorship, Action-Oriented, Career Advice, Professional Development, Reflective Practice
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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. Find a mentor or someone you admire in your career and emulate their actions and advice.
2. Take advice seriously and put it into action; don't just think of it as generic conversation.
3. When given advice, try it out and see what works for you, even if you don't fully commit right away.
Transcript
Q11: Significant lesson in your career.
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
One lesson that I learned, if I had to sum it up, is about having a mentor. First, find someone you look up to in your career and emulate what they do. When they tell you something, really think about it and consider how you can apply it to your own values.
I think one of the few things I didn't do very well in my career is when people offered advice. I always felt there was a twist, or I didn't take it very seriously. I always thought it was just generic conversation.
But when you actually sit down with people and they give you advice, think about it and take action. You can read and talk to a lot of people, but what really helps is putting that advice into practice.
If somebody tells you something, try it out. For example, if they suggest you do something differently, try it. You don't have to commit to it permanently. Maybe you find something that works. The key is to take action.
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