This is a short video I had to share. The speaker is Simon Sinek, a British author, motivational speaker, and organizational consultant. The video is about 12 minutes but hits the nail on the head about leadership and being genuine. Who you are is not any single moment but the summation of all the things we do and say over a lifetime.
Getting a certificate does not suddenly turn you into someone else – it is all the events and experience you gained to get to that point. The certificate is a form of validation that you have what it takes to best use that knowledge and experience. There are two big takeaways from getting a degree or certificate in some discipline:
- Don’t let having a certificate limit you from doing things beyond what it says you can do
- Don’t let the lack of a certificate prevent you from taking your experience to the next level
Experience takes you places that a document can’t. However, a document does open up doors when trying to transition from one role to another. When you know what goal you want, build the map to achieving it. If you don’t know what goal you aspire to achieving, test the waters and get a taste of what it’s about. You may find you really don’t want something you think you’ve been striving for. You may also find that you may be missing out on your real passion.
Find someone that inspires you or is an expert in something you want to try. Follow their example. Seek advice. Read up on it. If you really enjoy it, share your experience with others.
