Best way to get me excited about something
The best way is the same as most people.....
INCLUDE me in the process. I'm most likely to get excited and very invested when I am part of the process or planning. Ownership (or at least contribution) means EVERYTHING to most people, me included.
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Am I lucky?
NOPE!!!
As my mom tells me - "If you didn't have bad luck, you'd have no luck at all" I have really bad luck honestly, but it also has taught me how to overcome challenges and adversity pretty readily.
Full storyMy biggest fear
If I am being honest, I'm not truly scared of much. In the grand scheme, I believe I can claw my way through almost anything. The only thing that truly scares me is dying before my girls can fend for themselves or losing one of them. I'm all they've really got, and they're all I really have when it boils down to it, so leaving them before they are independent adults is truly terrifying. Everything else could be a bit frightening, but can be overcome one way or another.
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I thrive under chaos and find it somewhat stressful, yes, but more-so exciting and challenging -- like something to overcome and solve my way out of.
Full storyI like to get feedback when its given…
As an educator by trade, I grew into appreciating the continuous reflective process and constant constructive criticism. It's tough sometimes to hear, but as long as it is constructive and not just critical, I'm all about the feedback. (Ask Vic! HA!)
Full storyMy superpowers
I strive towards continuously achieving these (and others). We're all a work in progress, but I think I do a pretty good job with these.
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Things that deeply motivate me…
I thrive in collaborative problem solving where I can both learn new things and help others through the process. Further, I am most motivated when I can be truly honest, sincere, and my goofy self.
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You will make my freakin day if you…
I really enjoy feeling like I am trusted value member of the team; that you trust me with your thoughts and appreciate my reciprocation. I like to feel my perspective and experience is valued and worth hearing and I like to hear your perspectives, feedback, and contributions.
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I'm energized at work by…
