Analysis Of Option B, By Sheryl Sandberg - 964 Words

‘9 ¾Ã¢â‚¬â„¢ Career Advice No One Gives You â€Å"There must be a mistake! This [ticket] says platform 9 and 3/4. Theres no such thing! Is there? asks a bewildered 11-year-old Harry Potter. He was on the cusp of his first train trip to the School of Magic – Hogwarts. Until Harry waded his way through the walls – like all of us [including my 8 year old daughter who is devouring the Harry Potter series] he believed his options were platform 9 or 10. This blog is about the invisible, magical option in between - the 9  ¾ that has propelled my career - for real. I connected the dots after reading about a real life inspiration in the book Option B, written by Sheryl Sandberg. Platform of Friendship â€Å"Is there anything I can do?† are the†¦show more content†¦That made me reflect on my career. I connected the dots on a small act that had propelled my career – time and again. I was oblivious to its role - until today. The ‘9 ¾Ã¢â‚¬â„¢ career advice nobody gives. I was once seated in front of my boss during an annual review. He was pensive. Knowing him through the years, I knew he was about to say something deep. All he shared, â€Å"I like that you are among the first to venture to a white board.† When I gave him a quizzical look, he elaborated –â€Å"I like that you volunteer as the first one to the white board. It helps set the tone. Not everyone puts themselves out there in a group setting with a rough idea.† What I understood then – he liked that I took an initiative even when ideas were not fully baked through. What I did not realize until today - a rough draft gives control to the recipients to become collaborators. I may be an artist who aids problem framing- rough drafts on paper, on white boards, even on napkins over lunch – with pens borrowed from waiters. The art of editing and refining does something to people – they make the idea their own. I now realize that rough drafts were my â€Å"what you NOT want on your burger?† moments throughout my career. The contrast is striking. Career advice everybody gives - Be innovative, take initiative, be the agent of change. That is the story of trailblazers splattered all over the internet. The advice nobody gives – share rough drafts withShow MoreRelatedHow Feminists Have Made Countless Advancements For Women3690 Words   |  15 Pagescan’t do it!† (1967 Boston Marathon) The effects of feminism have already had a direct impact on my life starting with the opportunity to participate in high school sports. Statistics support that women have more opportunities in education and career options than ever before. I chose to research the effects of feminism in today s workplace because as a female preparing to embark for college, it is important to understand the history behind women’s role in the workplace as well as existing obstacles forRead MoreFACEBOOK case study Essay11495 Words   |  46 PagesAfter the presentation, Zuckerberg sat down with Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s chief operating officer (COO) and second in command, to discuss strategies for monetizing Facebook’s data and users. Sandberg knew that she and Zuckerberg had a strong professional relationship, but the topic of modifying Zuckerberg’s creation for profit was a subject of debate between them. Zuckerberg is all about building the â€Å"best product and user experience,† while Sandberg, a Harvard MBA, is a driven businesswoman withRead Morewalt disney swot3058 Words   |  13 Pages............................. 4 INTERNAL ANALYSIS ................................................................................................................... 5 2. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS ....................................................................................................... 5 3. HRM ANALYSIS ................................................................................................................ 7 4. MARKETING ANALYSIS ...........................................Read MoreHbr When Your Core Business Is Dying74686 Words   |  299 Pagesstreamlining those processes, upgrading document technologies and finding better ways for people and their resources to work together. For example, our document assessments examine workflow and technology compatibility across your enterprise. Once our analysis is done, we offer a comprehensive range of document services and outsourcing to optimize your assets and improve business performance. Our methods have helped Owens Corning, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and others realize millions. For a complete