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Proud moment

Last week at my performance review.

I am proud of how far my journey has taken me. Working together with my TL and teammates to achieve our objectives is very rewarding.

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Most fulfilling project I've worked on

Working on my own home.

It’s very rewarding making something look better in a way you love.

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Something that drives me crazy 😵‍💫 🤬

Being late. If I am late my whole day will be thrown off.
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Best way to get me excited about something

I really like competing with myself.

If I beat my last week self then I know where I am growing. Progression in a forward direction excites me.

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I really admire teammates who are…

compassionate and honest.

It is wonderful to be understood by someone you can trust!

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How I relax

Golf, Hot Tea, Tai Chi, Mahjong with the Ladies.

Playing and going on walks with my two little pups Dudley and Orville.

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When I'm stressed, you might notice me…

Stuttering, get quite humorous and make small mistakes.

Reassure me and give me clear direction.

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My Achilles Heel is…

I am sometimes a little to independent.

Gentle reminders that will give me an opportunity to speak up if I need anything.

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Things I'd love to learn

Emotional intelligence, communication skills, and all things golf.
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Epic work fails

Didn’t hang up, talked to my TL while customer was still on the line! 🤭

I learned to double check everything I do and how to effectively explain a mistake to my customer. He thought it was hilarious. Thank goodness!

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My happy place

Melissa Cook's happy place

Dudley in the back, will be two in December. Orville turned one November. These pups are so darling and have such a joy for life. It’s contagious.

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The best environment for me is:

time for deep work in the AMback to back meetingsmostly team timelots of in person collab

I feel like I do my best work in the AM. I can adjust well to a schedule due to my appointment based career. I love the exploration of team co creation. Playing six different sports growing up, I love the idea of everyone WINNING!!! I love watching people succeed, myself included. 🙌🏻😁

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I like to get feedback when its given…

1:1videowith kindnesswith contextwith examplesweeklymonthlyquarterly

Feedback in all facets gives you different ways to grow.

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People who have impacted how I see the 🌍

Sir Paul McCarthy

His music speaks to my heart.

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What I'm like at work

Encouraging2
Hard Working2
Imaginative1
Enthusiastic1
Creative1
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My superpowers

Motivated by making community/world impact2
Stays true to own values with integrity2
Collaborates effectively with teammates1
Prioritizes common good over self-interest1
Fosters high performance teamwork1
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My favorite books 📚

Atomic HabitsA Light in the AtticHunger Games
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My favorite movie

The Sound of MusicLabyrinthX MenCluePillow Talk
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Me when sh*t hits the fan

Melissa Cook when sh*t hits the fan
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I'm energized at work by…

helping others succeedjam sessionshot tea
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Outside of work, you'll find me...

GolfPark with dogsHanging out with friendsGreat TV seriesGreat bookPlaying Fantasy Football
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I learn best by…

doing ithearing someone explain itwriting it downpairing with a teammate
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You will make my freakin day if you…

private praise / thank you!take something off my plateearth shattering hi fivea dank MEMEsend me pet pics jam with meshare an idea
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My areas for growth

Collaborates effectively with teammatesMentors and develops teammates for their growthMaintains effective work life balance