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Omar Smith

I like to get feedback when its given…

in the moment

Do it live! The worst thing I can get is an email where it is hard to gauge tone or ask follow up questions about the feedback.

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You will make my freakin day if you…

private praise / thank you!

Feeling appreciated is all I need! Whether it's 1-1 or public doesn't necessarily matter!

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I learn best by…

pairing with a teammate

Learning by doing is best, but always helps to have someone to ask quick questions or run through the task together!

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I'm energized at work by…

in person work

I get energy from being around other people. When possible, I like to meet in person. At the very least, I prefer a quick call/zoom meeting rather than an email if the question requires more than a paragraph response, or if the message will kick off an ongoing exchange.

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What I'm like at work

TrustingThoughtfulResourcefulHard WorkingAnalytical

I love collaborative environments and do best when I can work with others in person (or at least via zoom). Although there are times where emails/chats are more efficient, I typically prefer to speak directly with someone to optimize for efficiency as well as to ensure that things aren't lost in translation over text (i.e tone can be misinterpreted).

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My superpowers

Creates warm, caring relationships with teammatesManages feelings of self and others during conflictCollaborates effectively with teammatesStays true to own values with integrityFosters high performance teamwork

I've been told that my superpower is my ability to genuinely connect with anyone I meet. I believe that building strong, trusting connections is the foundation to good relationships. Ultimately, I believe that relationships are what make people/teams succeed.

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My areas for growth

Makes decisions promptly, even with uncertaintyInvests and is interested in personal and professional growthMaintains effective work life balance