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Stop wasting time in meetings wondering “What’s the point?” Either find the point or evolve the organization to create it. This gives real value to your resume
In college, we’re all surrounded by the idea of “building your resume.” What puzzles me about this is the emphasis on getting leadership positions. Many students think that as long as they were an officer in a group, they’re set with “leadership experience.” I’m not saying leadership p
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02.16.09
Great post! It is important to understand that leadership doesn't just manifest itself in a title. In our day to day jobs there are many things that aren't fun or exciting, and a true leader gets there team to execute those things with skill and grace. Often getting people to do that which they are unwilling or uncomfortable in doing is a strong indicator of a great leader. We recruit a lot of leaders our of the military (I'll admit a bias, I'm prior mil myself), but those who have demonstrated the ability to lead young people forward under enemy fire, and with a real chance of physical harm, most often "get" what it means to lead, and develop great teams, that execute wonderfully.
02.16.09
I really dig this post. What so many people don't quite understand is that you have to know what you want to do. All college does is give you the tools to help you do it. If you want to do something great with an organization, your college experience might help you get that leadership role, but once you are in it, it is up to you to identify the areas you want to improve on.
Point #2 is awesome. Manager Tools has a segment about this at the end of the podcast episode "Resume Update 2008." He says his favorite thing for a manager to see on a resume is you talking about the successes of your team, not just your personal successes.
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