What an incredible experience spending time with the young professionals at LinkedIn WIT [In]spire Day!
These young people are our future. Theyโre bright, curious, and full of potential. They left me inspired by the future they will help shape. As they step into the next chapter of their professional lives, I shared three guiding principles that have served me well:
1. Get stuff done.
Donโt get distracted by every trend. Build the skills that enable you to deliver real results. Talk is cheap, execution matters.
2. Find work joy (thank you Shanell for introducing me to this term!).
Your definition of fulfillment will evolve, let it. Give yourself permission to explore what energizes you and revalidate it often. Know whoโs going to be your advisor during time of indecision- for me, thatโs Sabrina. Who's got your back?
3. Have tenacity, but also freedom.
Progress takes time. Stay committed. Be patient. But also recognize when itโs time to move forward in a new direction. Think of your career not as a ladder, but more like a spider - explore (thanks for this analogy, Sabry!)
To all who are just starting their careers: You are more ready than you think. Show up, stay curious, and lean into growth. The world needs your ideas, your energy, and your drive.
Letโs build the future together.
Thank you Christine for providing me the opportunity to spend time with these amazing young people today at WIT [In]spire Day!
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