Challenges will come but so will opportunities — be sure to grab those opportunities with both hands but to also embrace the challenges too as progress is never linear.
What’s important is to always work with integrity — work hard even when no one is watching, strive for excellence, and do not settle unless you are satisfied that you have done great work. Your hard work will pay off eventually.
The advice I usually give to people, particularly to those who hopelessly look for jobs in our region, where unemployment is very high, is to never give up. Resilience is the key to success.
I found it rewarding to work close to full time, also as a young mother, and I believe it is an advantage if you aspire to be in a leadership position.
I strive to share my knowledge with the team and work together to achieve our goals – akin to planting a seed and giving water and attention to it while waiting for the fruit to ripen.
I encourage aspiring leaders to embrace every opportunity, build collaborative relationships, and go the extra mile. Every experience (good or bad) creates an avenue for personal and professional growth.
I believe that truly knowing yourself is instrumental to growing in your career. You must figure out who you are and what type of leader you are before you can lead.