The turning point in career came when I realized that all I wanted to know about Mobile VAS, team building, team dynamics, management, talent management, doing business was already out there. All I had to do was read it or listen to it. I then started to invest in myself and then never stopped. Netcore made me realize this and really thankful to them for providing me this opportunity. Also, as I was investing in myself, I realized that it was not only benefiting me but also the organization in many ways. So, it is not only personal interest but also in the interest of the organization. This kept me moving on and moving on really at a pace which I am happy with eventually because I could see myself contributing to the overall development of the company. I was not wrong when I said in my exit interview that "This company helped me in framing and developing my personality".
How did I start to invest in myself?
The first step I took was training. Be it in my office or in my college. At least one session of training every week was my target and achieved it well. Training gave me the confidence to stand and speak in front of a group, answer all kind of possible questions that come up, gave me a different perspective to look at a problem and the most important aspect was made me a very detail-oriented person. I am sure each one of you understand how did this benefit Netcore.
The second step I took was reading. I decided to read at least two books per week and also all that I can cover over the internet. Which means I decided to read up at least 2hrs per day. Reading made sure that I could be a part of any conversation and contribute to the same. It also made sure that when I speak, people will listen because there would surely be something interesting coming up.
The third step I took was decided to make my team my strength. I always feel that whatever I achieved, I would not have if my team was not there with me. Making a strong team helped me in sharpening my people management skills and enhancing my leadership skills.
The fourth step I took was decided to network and meet people. This helped me to build relationships and moreover market myself. It gave me the confidence that I could market myself in a more finished manner as I know how opinions are formed, what impression do people take away when they meet me, etc. This just made me work on myself.
The fifth step I took was decided to carry a attitude of "always in love with myself" and "fun-loving". In fact this is who I am, all I am trying to say is decide to surface it in office environment. Only reason was enhance my ability to take stress/pressure of any kind be it personally or professionally. I can always smile and be happy and make others happy too gave me the extra strength to go beyond what I can. I defined new boundaries for myself.
The sixth step I took was decided to scream for help at right time :-), what I meant is escalate the issue if I cannot manage it at the right time. There is no harm at all in saying "You don't know or you cannot handle or you are not capable of handling a task." But surely there is a harm when you say you do not have the attitude of learning the same. In fact, it gets more interesting when you think of it like this. If on daily basis, I don't know at least one thing, it means I learn at least one new thing everyday which means 365 new things every year and go on year on year. Wow!
There were of course many other tasks that I did but today when I look back, it was this that made me different. Thanks to my COO and MD who always encouraged me and made me what I am today. Thanks again!
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