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1. What are some of the things you struggle with when your on the job ?

I take my work seriously and I am very dependable. I always get my task done wether its something I know about or not that's why I choose to be in the Business Trade. Also I can be very bossy but confident at the same time too. #business #business #entrepreneur #business-management

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Julia’s Answer

Two of the most common issues I face on the job are interpersonal skills and presentation skills.

While it is wonderful to take your work seriously and have a strong work ethic, one of the biggest challenges on the job is not always the work itself, but learning the various personalities on your team and of your stakeholders - and understanding how to best interact with them for a fruitful partnership. The interpersonal side of work in any business is key and doesn't always come naturally to some. Whether it be building relationships with vendors, instilling trust with your clients / buyers, or even building good rapport with your immediate manager - coming to conversations with an open mind and willingness to collaborate is key.

No matter your role or industry, having strong presentation skills will take you far. The ability to convey a complex idea in a simple way to a group of people who are not familiar with the topic is critical - whether you're pitching an idea to investors or sharing project updates to an executive leadership team, if you can convey it concisely and not lose the key details, you are ahead of the pack.
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Edna’s Answer

One thing I have worked very hard to improve on is being very diplomatic. Being diplomatic takes a lot of emotional self regulation, which is a lot of work for me. Given my personality I am very expressive and sensational. If not used well it can come out wrong and has come out wrong in various situations. I would advice anyone to work hard at building this soft skill, because working towards hones diplomacy, one learns patience, creativity and empathy.
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Scott’s Answer

Being easy to work with is an important trait that I think is overlooked.

That doesn't mean that you say "yes" to everything or allow people to walk all over you.

It means that you are someone that people can rely on, they have faith in your competency/in your ability to deliver results.

It means you are someone that will not just say no, but explain why you are against a certain position and you have data to back it up.

It means that you are flexible and willing to adapt, it's not your way or the highway.

It means you are where you are supposed to be when you are supposed to be there.

It means that you have a track record of meeting deadlines and being consistent.

It means people want to work with you/for you and not run in the opposite direction when your name is mentioned.

It means you are a good partner and are considerate of others feelings and pressures.

It means you understand more than just the scope of your role, you have a larger strategic vision and can help fit pieces together.

As you can see, being easy to work with is a difficult thing to accomplish but a great goal to strive for.
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Carl’s Answer

I am a District Manager for Verizon and have several employees under my organization. For me, I struggle with the different generational views and work ethics. I’m considered Generation X and definitely can align with some of the “stereotypes” that describe my generation. I have spent time listening to my employees and have found commonalities among the different generations. I strive to find ways to ensure as I or any of my leaders make decisions in the their day to day, we are mindful of all employee “generational work beliefs’. There is not a one size fits all decision for most of anything now a days therefore as a leader of a group, I am constantly challenged to continue to learn everyday, listen more intently and no matter how much I disagree with someone’s feedback, put genuine thought and consideration to ensure I am making the best decision for as many people as possible.

Hope this helps!
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Dana’s Answer

I agree with Julia's assessment of learning interpersonal skills. We live in a very diverse society and it's important to be able to work well with others, even though they may be different from us. They may have different beliefs, cultures, backgrounds, values, etc. but it's important in a work environment to be able to communicate and work effectively and efficiently with others. This is called Emotional Intelligence (EI or EQ). It's something many of us struggle with but it's so important to be able to handle our own emotional intelligence.

Being confident is a very good thing. Knowing how to portray that confidence in a humble manner is something a lot of us feel challenged to do. Being in a leadership role is not about being bossy, necessarily, but knowing how to lead and follow. Being a good leader means that you can listen to your subordinates' ideas and suggestions and uplift them when it's appropriate. A good leader is always learning right along with her co-workers and staff.
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Sean’s Answer

Being diligent at prioritization which influences how you structure and manage your time. At the same time keeping focus as in our daily work we're pulled into so many different discussions and go into execution mode vs. giving time to thinking, forming, building modes. Hence, ensure you have time to drive the big bets with efficient productive time management.
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