You don’t get stronger from the sidelines
Yes, the photo is blurry. When your staff are jokesters who know you’re prone to clownin’ on a panel, that’s what happens.
Right on cue.
Yet, I’ve also been the one dreading the mic and unsure I was the technical expert in the room.
And along the way, I’ve learned:
➡️ You don’t get stronger from the sidelines
➡️ Mistakes are great teachers and motivators
➡️ Personality and flair? Surprisingly effective learning tools and helps you relax
➡️ Perfection isn’t the goal - it’s growth
Did I compare management qualifications to parenting toddlers and teenagers? Yes, I sure did. #IYKYK
Did I quote a Denzel Washington meme? Also, yes.
Was there some clownin’? 100%
If you’re feeling the nudge to step up, speak out, or share your knowledge, do it. There are frameworks that help. Skills you can learn.
𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦'𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰𝘰 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘦𝘵.
Let’s keep growing.
Let’s keep learning.
Microphones included.
