Red Pens and Realizations
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When I first became President, I read π¦π·π¦π³πΊ π΄πͺπ―π¨ππ¦ proposal that went out the door. From the $2K letter quote to the $25M opportunity - every. single. one.
I did this even though there was a team in place. But I often ended up missing my daughter's swim meets because I was reviewing proposals.
There were some discoveries:
β‘οΈ I gained a better understanding of each business line and consulting project. π
β‘οΈ Determined proposals werenβt capturing our true strengths. π
β‘οΈ Realized that my inner college professor with my red pen was driving everyone nuts with edits & typo corrections. βοΈ
What I π€π©π’π―π¨π¦π₯ to get in solution mode:
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Added more checks earlier in the process.
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Started highlighting results, not just qualifications.
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Stepped back & empowered the team to refine and surge.
Biggest lesson?
I had to let go to grow. This also helped redirect my energy for strategy. And I attended more of my kidβs events. π±πͺ
Anyone else learn the hard way about career and life shifting?
