All of these questions are the normal ones women ask when they’ve come up with something, whether mediocre or great. The video below inspired me to think through my own ideas in a stronger way. Because what is obvious to me may just be amazing to others. And your ideas are amazing, too.
Watch…learn….change!
About the Author: Marcy Twete
Marcy Twete is the Founder and CEO of Career Girl Network and the author of the book “You Know Everybody! A Career Girl’s Guide to Building a Network That Works.” At Career Girl Network, Marcy provides women with information, resources, and networking to empower them in their careers and to advance the work of women in business as a whole. Prior to launching Career Girl Network, Marcy worked in numerous nonprofit organizations and as a consultant in the field of nonprofit fundraising, marketing, and community relations. Marcy is a graduate of the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota, and a native of rural North Dakota. She is the Vice Chair of the Chicago Board of Directors for Step Up Women’s Network in Chicago and a member of the Advisory Board for Girls on the Run Twin Cities, and is dedicated to advancing the work of organizations that move the needle for women and girls worldwide.
It’s so true! And this is the basis of the whole Strengths-based philosophy. Your strengths are those things that come naturally to you — so naturally that it seems like it should be obvious to everyone. When we embrace our strengths, we are at our best.
I’m finally fully realizing this in my work now, and it’s amazing how satisfying life and work is. Marcy, I’d guess that you can say the same!
Thanks for sharing this video and thought.