After reading this post by Martha Stewart on Linkedin the other day, I was inspired to share and ask the ladies (and gentlemen) of Withit “What has been the best advice you’ve received? (or given!)”.
Stephanie Lowder of Rare Bird Creative ( @rarebirdcreativ on twitter) offered these 10 True & Monstrously Helpful Tips for Your Career and Life
“That’s a tough question, Danielle. As all meaningful topics are.
I’d have to say that, unlike Martha, I do not believe one can do anything one chooses. One can choose and yet fail to Prepare, Trust, Open, Persevere, Learn Financials, or any number of actions required for achieving a chosen goal. …But I digress.
For me, there are so many bits of advice I’ve found to be True & Monstrously Helpful in my career, and in my life. Among those:
- Why are you waiting for Permission? Give Yourself permission.
- Leading does not mean Getting Your Way.
- 1st: Survival. 2nd: Advance Something.
- No is a complete sentence. If you want to continue the conversation, it’s No, But… (what I might say yes I can do/accomplish, if given what I need from you)
- Sometimes Silence is the best answer. (Oh boy, is this Ever True!)
- Networking is not unsavory shmoozing. Networking is Helping People outside your current circle (and thus, being known and trusted by them).
- When dealing with toxic or angry individuals, say as few words as possible. Every word you offer, in these situations, provides further fuel for fury.
- In business, as in life, you can never say Thank You too often.
- Leadership requires 2 things: Vision, and the ability to be coached. Some people can’t be coached.
- Stop hoping, wishing, whining, over-thinking. Take Action.
I could go on forever, thanks in part to 15 years of mentors, coaches, and opportunity to learn and lead through WithIt. Thank you, friends.”
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Thank YOU Stephanie for being such an amazing leader in our community. You embody everything that Withit stands for and more, and for that I am truly grateful!
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