I work best as a…
I really admire teammates who are…
honest, fair, smart and great communicators
I need to trust the people I work with to do the depth of work I find meaningful-- and these things contribute to trust-building
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I like to get feedback when its given…
Don't sit on feedback-- I know I'm not perfect.
Full storyMy happy place
every type and kind of body of water is my happy place-- but especially the beach!
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A fun fact about me is…
I read a TON, like over 100 books a year and have since I was a kid!
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My core values
My greatest hope for myself is to live a comfortable and meaningful life amongst the people that I love. While I think our careers are important, mine does not define me. I am defined by the good I do in the world and the people who are in my life.
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Things that deeply motivate me…
Ultimately, I do work that aligns with my personal values-- working with other people and making the world more fair and I don't believe we should have to sacrifice our work/life balance or income to do that.
Full storyWhat I'm like at work
I think working with other smart people makes us better. I never want to be the smartest person in a room and I always open to learning from those around me. I think a lot of work gets done through positive relationships and so I invest in those those- understanding who my colleagues are, what they are great at and how I can support them. I also believe in facts and using information to support solid, thoughtful decision making.
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What's important to me is my family, friends, contributing to society in a positive way, standing up for what's right and not taking myself to seriously in the process.
Full storyMy areas for growth
As I move into strategic work that impacts larger and longer-term decisions, I want to make sure I have the skills necessary to keep long-range in mind while acting in the now. Much of that is about clear communication, navigating disagreement and conflict and making sure we are being as resourceful as possible.
Full storyMy superpowers
My greatest professional skill is the ability to hold both a depth of knowledge while also considering a breathe of experiences, POVs, interests and (at times, conflicting) goals and connecting the threads between them. I believe in keeping people at the center of my work but never allowing that to stop me from being ambitious and goal-oriented-- the two are not mutually exclusive.
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