taking ownership of your career6.22.14

digiday innovation camp

do this don’t do this

you are the one who most has your best interest in mind

define your own success

there are lots of ways to define success

values career life

ultimately, it’s about what’s important to you

your definition of success will change & evolve

lifestyle

work environment

opportunity

development

money

title

flexibility

recognition

ask for what you want

if you don’t ask, then the answer is always no

how you ask is important

I’d like to try or learn… It’s a goal of mine to…

lean on trusted colleagues to plan & refine

then share it with the one(s) who can help make it happen

be comfortable with being uncomfortable

be uncomfortable (or, get uncomfortable being uncomfortable)

if you’re not uncomfortable, you’re not being challenged

always be looking for ways to expand your perspective

experiences

interests

knowledge

look at everything as an opportunity to learn

this is an easy trap to fall into

good bad

it can influence how you look at everything

if you look at everything as an opportunity to learn, you are sure to learn something

go make it happen