I try to approach my professional life with generosity. What I know intuitively has been reinforced by the #GoGiver movement.
Here is how I interpret professional generosity.
🌟Generosity is possible when I have an abundance mindset. I do not have to hoard my relationships, my resources, or my knowledge.
🌟When I give, I add value to others. This, in turn, creates personal value.
🌟I work hard to bring my authentic self into my professional and personal relationships.
🌟My influence is determined by how abundantly I put the interests of others first.
🌟What I ultimately get back is dependent on giving more value than I receive.
🌟Generosity is reciprocal. If I want others to accept my giving, I must also be open to receiving.
Now You: How do you express your professional generosity?
#leadership #success #abundancemindset
The Value of a Mentor
I credit one key ingredient that was critical to my success throughout my fundraising career.
Having at least one long-term mentor has been a critical aspect of my fundraising and non-profit career growth. My mentor was an executive who was very senior in her career
While not a fundraiser herself, she was a strong non-profit leader, determined, mission-driven, and entrepreneurial. As a mentor, she challenged me while building my confidence, helped me to find my voice, supported me during difficult decisions, and collaborated with me in all aspects of the fundraising work. As a mentor, she was not only a champion but a constructive critique whose feedback helped me to rapidly refine my work. Having a great mentor motivated me to become a mentor to other early-career professionals.
What has your mentor provided and what did they mean to you? Let me know in the comments below.
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