May 2024
Intermediate to advanced
192 pages
1h 27m
English
Content preview from The Amp It Up Fieldbook
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2My Journey from Teenage Toilet Cleaner to Serial CEO
My approach to business has developed as I've evolved professionally. In Amp It Up, I reflect on key learning experiences throughout my career because every experience—both good and bad—has shaped my philosophy and helped me figure out what works and what doesn't. Your career and approach to leadership will be different from mine, so it's important to understand your path as you begin this shift in the way you work.
The following activities will help you reflect on the most impactful professional experiences you've had so far. In doing so, you will gain clarity about what kind of leader you will be and how you can best help your organization thrive.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Start by reflecting on three points in your career when you and your team experienced a high level of success. For each one, summarize what happened, why it is meaningful to you, and what you learned.
Consider your current role and organization. How can you translate what you learned from these experiences to be a better leader in your current role?
TOUGH TIMES
As we discuss in the book, leadership success is almost never linear. There are great victories and success along the way but there are also other less successful times. Reflect on three points in your career when you and your team experienced difficulty and failure. For each one, summarize what happened, how the experience changed you, and what you learned. ...
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