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Personal Life and Professional Impact

Personal Life and Professional Impact

Lauren Odom
Growth Mindset, Professional development, Communication

While some may think that it’s best to separate personal life and professional life, it’s tough to deny that one impacts the other. There is no way around it, especially in this time, where we are encouraged to bring our whole selves to work. The activities and hobbies that you participate in help shape your worldview, your habits, and your larger goals.

In the coming weeks, I will share what my hobbies and activities have taught me, and how these learnings can directly apply to work life and career development. Today, I’m going to cover my experience studying a new language.

The Value of Asking Questions

The Value of Asking Questions

Lauren Odom
Advice, LIfe Tips, Growth Mindset

While asking questions can feel like exposing your own ignorance, the practice of asking questions demonstrates your understanding and curiosity of a given subject. It shows that you’re actively thinking through a question or situation, and that you are committed and engaged in finding a solution.

Beginner's Mindset: How to Embrace Starting Something New

Beginner's Mindset: How to Embrace Starting Something New

Lauren Odom
Growth Mindset, Advice, Inspiration, Motivation

When was the last time you did something for the first time? We all aspire to be experts in our fields; the ones that lead the way and set the tone for innovation and future growth. It takes years to reach that expert level proficiency, but everyone has to start somewhere. Today, we’re going to discuss how to embrace the beginner’s mindset and set yourself up for success.