One of my mentors who was fabulous at connecting with people, providing life-long guidance, and supporting us through our own career journeys really changed my perspective on a key area of life.
She was 60+ and asked others for help. She had people who were part of her GE Leadership Program 10+ years ago still calling her for career advice or life advice. It was incredible.
One day I asked her - HOW? I can barely get people from college I interacted with to keep up with me. How did you do it for people so long ago?
Her response - I allow myself to be vulnerable.
And she really did - once I started learning more about it, it was really helpful to my friendships as well. We live in an era of social media and perfection - vulnerability means you trust people and can ask for help - the bonds strengthen from it :)
Apologies for the rambling but I was so happy to hear you grew, and still are growing as you succeed at work !
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One of my mentors who was fabulous at connecting with people, providing life-long guidance, and supporting us through our own career journeys really changed my perspective on a key area of life.
She was 60+ and asked others for help. She had people who were part of her GE Leadership Program 10+ years ago still calling her for career advice or life advice. It was incredible.
One day I asked her - HOW? I can barely get people from college I interacted with to keep up with me. How did you do it for people so long ago?
Her response - I allow myself to be vulnerable.
And she really did - once I started learning more about it, it was really helpful to my friendships as well. We live in an era of social media and perfection - vulnerability means you trust people and can ask for help - the bonds strengthen from it :)
Apologies for the rambling but I was so happy to hear you grew, and still are growing as you succeed at work !