"Watch a sunrise, at least once a day." - Phil Dunphy
This will be one of my philosophical posts again because I wanted to write down some reflections on what I've really learned from my first job. I wanted to keep it simple, so in no particular order, here are my first lessons:
If you want to quickly understand a very large business, do the grunt work. The work that others may shy away from.
Evolutions are easier to deal with than revolutions, but revolutions are sometimes needed.
Empathy is everything. Ask your colleagues not just what they do but how they do it. This way you will truly understand what they mean when they say they are 'busy.'
When you walk the halls, do it with a smile. Someone may need to see one.
Ask your colleagues what they like to do for fun, you may just discover intraprenuers within your company.
Do everything you can to make the day enjoyable for the people who have to deal with you for 8 hours every day, 5 days a week. This is as easy as laughing once in a while.
Don't be afraid to draw your own map.
Understand where you add value and more importantly, where you don't.
"Strive for progress, not perfection..."
If someone new joins, go out of your way to make them feel welcome. You were that person once.
Do your own job in such a way that others around you are able to be better at their jobs.
Be real, be transparent and be honest at the end of the day, people will appreciate that.
Look forward to at least one thing every day.
