I’m not currently a business professional. I consider myself a stay-at-home mom first and foremost. However, I do work from home a little now. I sew for two wonderful ladies who run Etsy-shop style companies. And I got both of those jobs just by networking on Facebook. So networking is very important even for someone who isn’t striving to be a professional.
In the Read Hoffman video on Personal Branding I was struck by his questions at the end about how people would remember you. The jobs that I have, I got because those women knew me and trusted me from past interactions that were years and years before. I’m so grateful I left a good impression on them and they remembered I was a hard worker and trustworthy.
Over the summer a fellow student said they were told once that every conversation you have could potentially be a job interview. That is a seriously powerful thought and something that has proven true for me.
I am also very intrigued by the list of the books that were mentioned in the Launching Leaders video. In other classes, I have really enjoyed some similar books I’ve read and so I look forward to completing that whole list in the future. I really want to better myself both professionally and individually.
And lastly, I was so touched by the video from President Gordon B. Hinkley. I love that man and I miss him greatly. He was my prophet for most of my formative years and he left a lasting impression on me. I love how he speaks about how we need to stand firm in what we believe and never compromise ourselves. I believe that is something you can do personally and professionally and I appreciate the reminder from such an inspirational man.
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