Growth Etudes Part 1: Discernment
Intentional career trajectories puzzle me. A well-defined vocational path has never seemed relevant. I launched Foresight to create my own opportunities, with little regard for where it might lead in the long-term. Foresight has grown, and isn’t just about my vision and skill set anymore. We’ve started to more intentionally consider the organization's trajectory, with my voice being but one of several. This process requires reviewing many elements, including the nature of our individual ambitions.
Lyndon is out of office this week, but as one of my cherished mentors I want to make sure she is not left out of this week's issue. What does Lyndon mean to me?
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Experiential knowledge is key. My transition from college to career was mediated by a year-long internship. Equipped with a (barely) livable salary, access to a large professional network, and a fair amount of responsibility, I flourished. This week, Foresight’s summer interns arrive.
The Point of the Question
I was curious. In light of national political developments last January, what did our 5 enterprising undergraduate interns feel like they needed? Their responses to my open-ended question included some common themes: guidance, clarity, and reassurance. The purpose of the inquiry, however, wasn’t to elicit definitive answers, but rather to introduce this as mantra for ongoing contemplation.
A running guide of what NOT to do. The first iteration of Tim's Ta-Don't List was a goodbye gift from Foresight's summer staff person Rachel Young, left behind on my whiteboard. Now, I'm keeping it going with weekly updates, in the spirit of better, more impactful change-making.
69. DON’T say pratfall when what you meant was pitfall. Remember that time we hosted a multi-stakeholder convening and you slipped on a banana peel?
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