I studied hospitality and worked for more than 13 years in the industry. I enjoyed my work but after so many years, it had stopped being challenging and fulfilling. I wanted to make a change but I didn’t know what I wanted or how to get there.

Trying to find my next career, I decided to research tech bootcamps. I first heard of Flockjay around Christmas of 2018 but I wasn’t sure if it would be enough for me to break into the world of tech.

A few weeks later, while walking through San Francisco, I realized that everything in the city I lived in was changing at the speed of light, all because of tech companies. I remember owning my first smartphone, and how that changed my life. Now I was using apps like Uber, Lyft, Airbnb, and WhatsApp, which I constantly use to talk with my family in Peru without having to pay huge phone bills.

Tech companies were changing the world around me and I wanted to be a part of it. I wanted to be a part of the generation that was able to connect people around the world. As Elon Musk once said, “Now is the best time to be alive.” I wanted to be part of the reason why.

As a female immigrant without a background in tech, breaking into the tech industry would be challenging. But even though I had doubts, I was reminded of something I once read. “Don’t be afraid to start all over again. You may like your new story better.” I was ready to write my new story.

I scheduled an info session with Flockjay and Quenton was on the other side of the call. After talking to him, I knew Flockjay was the right next step in my journey to a new career. I filled out my application and waited to hear if I made it in.

When I found out I was accepted, I was so excited! Getting accepted was just the first step on the long road ahead of me. I committed myself to 200 plus hours of class in 12 weeks, all while keeping my full-time job. My schedule was crazy sometimes. I didn’t get much sleep because I had to be up for work by 3:50 am, but I really wanted to make it happen.

I didn’t know what to expect when I started class. Suddenly I was spending 4 nights a week at my laptop, meeting with my coaches who inspired me to keep going. Flockjay staff like Shaan, Kelly, Alex, and Quenton supported me at all times and kept me on track. Fireside chats every Monday from special guests motivated me and made me excited about my future.

My classmates became my friends as we learned new skills together. We practiced together, gave feedback, and lifted each other up when we faced challenges. Even when class ended, we kept practicing together to be the best that we could be.

Now I’m a Student Success Advisor at Flockjay, supporting our students as they go through training. I’m enjoying every moment of it. I make a difference, not only in my own life but in the lives of others. Being part of Flockjay has given me a brand new sense of purpose and made me profoundly happy. I received so much support and encouragement as a student and now I get to give that same experience to new students.

I really do like my new story better.

At Flockjay, we are proud of how far our students have come, and we know this is just the beginning. If you want to launch your own career in tech, submit an application. (app.flockjay.com)

Writing My New Story was originally published in Flockjay on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

A few best practices for using Zoom for teachers

At Flockjay, we use Zoom to effectively train adult learners around the country remotely in real-time. We completely understand that the learning curve can be different for everyone at varied stages of growth, so we wanted to share some best practices to help you adjust to using Zoom for your class as you get started.

1. REMINDERS. Send out a reminder to have students download Zoom on their devices in advance
2. MEETING LINKS. Share the Correct Zoom Meeting link on multiple channels so everyone knows where to join
3. FUN! FUN! FUN! Remember, learning should be FUN! Students already enjoy screentime, so hosting class by Zoom should be no different. Think of ways to start your time with a hook (survey question, a “walk-up” song or “pump you up” song, video clip, joke, riddle, inspirational quote, reflection, wacky headline, choosing a virtual background, etc). Also, maintaining a healthy sense of humor is crucial for everyone new to this format. When someone accidentally mutes/unmutes or forgets to show themself on video, guard their dignity and also be willing to laugh at yourself when you make an error, too. It WILL happen.
4. EXPECTATIONS. Set expectations up front to acknowledge the learning curve (how to mute/unmute, turning on video to see faces, how to use the chat window, etc).
5. GALLERY VIEW. Encourage students to use the GALLERY VIEW on their desktop/laptops so they can see up to 25 faces at a time (if it’s on mobile or phone call, this will be limited)
6. NOISE & LIGHT. Using headphones is typically better than using the computer speakers open air (to avoid potential feedback/ background noise). Also encourage them to sit somewhere bright enough to be seen (facing a window or with a desk lamp to shine their face vs. light behind which creates a dark silhouette)
7. TAKE BREAKS. When having to use the bathroom or go offscreen, BE SURE TO MUTE your mic and turn OFF the video, lest something like this should happen: 🤣https://twitter.com/PaulSam271.../status/1228413300884504576
8. BREAKOUT ROOMS. Try creating small groups using breakout rooms. You can assign students manually or automatically (random). As an admin, you can also jump around rooms to moderate students discussing topics with each other.
9. AWKWARD IS OK. Openly acknowledge the potential for awkwardness and assure them that this is a creative way to stay connected even at a distance (plus the added bonus of seeing each other’s faces up close, and hearing each others’ voices directly in your ears can allows for unexpected connection)
10. SHARE SCREEN. For greater engagement, share your screen, not just your face. Slide decks, Youtube clips, songs, docs, photos, etc. Click the share screen feature, the green box in the middle center bottom; sharing screen is also good for slide decks or docs, just be sure to hide any confidential windows/tabs ahead of time

More resources here:

https://intervarsity.org/ministering-digitally-through-covid-19

https://www.owllabs.com/blog/zoom

Just for laughs…

Making the Leap to Online Learning: 10 Tips for Teaching Online was originally published in Flockjay on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

I was at a reflection point in my career after having sold my interest in a successful quick-service restaurant I co-founded and had gone back to work as a commercial real estate broker. Working primarily as an independent contractor since the beginning of my career, I had started to ask the questions: “Is this it? Is the rest of my life real estate transactions? I still like real estate but what else can I do?”

As a real estate counselor, I enjoyed helping guide people through the world of commercial real estate sales and leasing. Finding a new office, restaurant, retail site, investment property, or industrial building for your business is quite different from buying and selling homes. There is a fine balance between having a plan, persistence, and a bit of luck that often creates opportunities in a sector that is frustrating, cut-throat, and highly rewarding.

But, I was looking for a change and to switch things up in my world! I put together some ideas that I was curious about and that I also enjoyed:
1. technology,
2. real estate,
3. the future (what industries will be good to be in),
4. my natural abilities and skills I have acquired
5. finding new ideas and ways of doing things then sharing them with others,
6. relationship building and storytelling, and
7. sales.

So, I prepared my resume, updated my LinkedIn profile and started looking for new opportunities. I was applying to primarily real estate related positions without much luck. But, I had a few interviews with tech-related companies in the real estate industry which I found compelling. I noticed many of the tech companies had scaled up in just a few years. So I started digging into the technology sector a bit more and found many companies with various types of sales needs and positions. One of those companies happened to be Flockjay.

I ended up reviewing the Flockjay website and their tech-sales-specific training struck home for me. I was at a juncture where I knew I liked tech companies, my background was relationship building, the tech future is bright, and I needed some type of “edge” to get my foot in the door. I cannot quite remember if I chatted with Quenton or if there was an email exchange (probably both) but I ended up submitting a few videos and completing an online questionnaire thinking that the training just might help me turn the corner.

I am happy that I committed to the Flockjay class. The training they have created for the Flock is specific to the technology sales cycle. Many of the industry guests we have had in class during our Monday “fireside chats” have mentioned how a program like Flockjay’s would have helped speed up their own careers and would have allowed them to avoid some time consuming and costly on the job learning experiences.

This was also my first online “live” video class with multiple students interacting with one another using various online platforms which I have learned to enjoy and embrace. In one of the group sessions, there was a person in each region of the United States (Texas, L.A., Minnesota, New York).

In summary, I have been happy with my decision to commit to the Flock and their training. The experience has been great and I am looking forward to the future!

__________

Josh Floring is a Flockjay Tech Fellow in the November 2019 to January 2020 Program. He invites you to reach out to him, follow him, and discuss. Send him a note at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshfloring/

The Flock and a Career Reflection Point was originally published in Flockjay on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

Before getting into Flockjay, I was lost, wandering carelessly in this world with no direction of where I wanted to go. I applied to any and every job that I saw from housekeeping to the front desk manager. You name it, I did it! Even with a Bachelors’ Degree—said to get you into anywhere— and an awesome network, it felt as if no doors were opening.

It wasn’t until mid-July that the tables turned for the better. After about a month and a half of having graduated from Binghamton University and going on what felt like a never-ending job search, I found my light at the end of the tunnel: Flockjay. One of my mentors told me about Flockjay approximately two weeks before the deadline to apply. He knew I wasn’t a fan of coding but he saw potential in me in getting into the tech industry through a different avenue.

Luckily, the process went smooth and right after the interview with Quenton, I knew this was an atmosphere I wanted to be around. Thankfully, I was chosen in the top 5% of applicants that had applied. It finally felt like the stars had aligned for me.

With all the news surrounding Flockjay now, it feels as if everything happened for a reason. If you haven’t already heard in the news, Serena Williams is backing this extraordinary program and the company has fundraised $3million dollars for their seed round. This program is gaining the spotlight it deserves; the team and Shaan are gaining the recognition they rightfully deserve.

I believe Flockjay is one of a kind. It is amazing coming into class every night and having the team work with you and anything you may need help in. Everything is hands-on and if you need 1:1 time, that too is provided. There is nowhere but up from here.

Flockjay is a program that is for everyone no matter your age, background, religion or gender. It is an inclusive community and a great introduction to the tech industry. Flockjay has given me the confidence I need to walk into any room and let my presence be felt and my voice is heard.

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Geraldin Noemis Diaz is a Flockjay Tech Fellow in the August to October 2019 Program. She invites you to reach out to her, follow her, and discuss. Send her a note or a tweet at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldindiaz/
https://twitter.com/_geraldin_

Finding Direction was originally published in Flockjay on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

The last in a series from Wade’s LinkedIn campaign, #HowIGotThere, to share tips centered on principles he believes has helped him advance in his career. His hope is that someone else finds them valuable, or knows someone to share them with. He recognizes that not all of these tips will apply to all people, and some may feel uncomfortable. That said, these are all tactics he’s employed at various times throughout his career.

Principle: Strive to be memorable

Tactic: Stay top of mind for the people who have an interest in investing in you

Reason: Successful people understand the value of their time. It is the only asset they cannot get back. Therefore, if someone offers you theirs, do not take that opportunity for granted. They’ve likely performed an analysis of investing that time with you vs. other priorities, like spending it with their kids.

People like this often test your ability to follow through with simple requests like “call me next Tuesday at noon”, or “follow up with me next month”. They use these simple requests as a proxy to know how deep into their fold they should bring you. If you don’t follow up with them, why connect you with another colleague, or refer you for a position? They care about their name and reputation and don’t want just anyone representing them.

While you should likely not text them every day, you can stay top of mind with quarterly professional & life updates, staying connected on social, or sending an article about a hobby they mentioned.

The point is, don’t let the people who wanted to invest in you, lose that desire. Do what you can to be who they thought you were.

______

Wade G. Morgan is a writer, speaker, Account Executive at Airtable, and former member of LinkedIn’s Business Leadership Program, a rotational program for early-in-career talent. He is passionate about leadership, athletics, entrepreneurship, and tech, and loves helping people and organizations reach their potential.

For more info, check out his LinkedIn profile, previous articles, follow him on Twitter at @wadegmorgan, or visit his website, www.wadegmorgan.com.

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At Flockjay, we are proud of how far our students have come, and we know this is just the beginning. If you want to launch your own career in tech, submit an application. (app.flockjay.com)

How I Got Here (Part IX) was originally published in Flockjay on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

A series from Wade’s LinkedIn campaign, #HowIGotThere, to share tips centered on principles he believes has helped him advance in his career. His hope is that someone else finds them valuable, or knows someone to share them with. He recognizes that not all of these tips will apply to all people, and some may feel uncomfortable. That said, these are all tactics he’s employed at various times throughout his career.

Principle: Think for yourself

Tactic: Learn how to think. Develop your first principles.

Reason: The ability to interpret information for yourself is critical. It requires you to be honest with yourself about what you know, what you don’t know, and what you have never even considered. It also requires you to assess other people’s integrity, motivations, level of expertise, and more. Those are a lot of variables to make sense of every time you receive new information.

Having principles that serve as the foundation for how you think & interpret information alleviates the number of mental gymnastics you have to do every time you’re faced with a new situation. They provide a relatively consistent point of reference so that you don’t have to assess situations in a vacuum; rather, you can make connections across multiple experiences to have more confidence in how you should proceed.

I’ve been fortunate to be part of special organizations. There is not a single one I’ve encountered that was in search of *less* original thinking. Sometimes you agree with conventional wisdom. Other times you have a different perspective. Knowing why, in either case, substantiates your opinions.

______

Wade G. Morgan is a writer, speaker, Account Executive at Airtable, and former member of LinkedIn’s Business Leadership Program, a rotational program for early-in-career talent. He is passionate about leadership, athletics, entrepreneurship, and tech, and loves helping people and organizations reach their potential.

For more info, check out his LinkedIn profile, previous articles, follow him on Twitter at @wadegmorgan, or visit his website, www.wadegmorgan.com.

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If you want to launch your own career in tech, submit an application. (app.flockjay.com)

How I Got Here (Part VIII) was originally published in Flockjay on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

What is the concept of community?

Experiencing community for me has been lacking. I never quite understood the concept. It felt foreign and out-of-reach. The isolation of growing up in suburbia and my viewpoint of always having had the feeling of being the “odd one” in my family.

You see, this is a bold statement to make, as my family is very odd already. A majority of my family members own, operate, engineer, or test heavy machinery equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, dump trucks, or war-zone trucks for the US Army and Marines. The other half are artists and teachers. I grew to accept the possibility that I am and will forever be my own island. A strong and independent woman, but forging my path alone.

Suddenly in a moment, on the day of celebrating my mom’s birthday, I was accepted into Flockjay. I hold the most profound sense of gratitude to be in this community. I am part of the platform to thrive, by being supported in a safe, positive, egoless foundation of a curated community. I am accepted among peers who are on the same mission to define a new career and a new life for themselves, and who express their mission to make a positive impact on the world.

Flockjay is more than a vocational training school. It is curated with the intention of leveling-up the concept of community combined with a proactive culture. It allows each person within Flockjay to fully express and embrace who you are. How does Flockjay do this? Flockjay gives you the platform to realize your full potential with the support of coaches, an open-door policy to talk to anyone on the staff. Even our CEO, Shaan Hathiramani, is hands-on in teaching the courses and accessible to talk to about any concerns or questions. Flockjay serves as a launching pad, ready to support you throughout the course and well into your career. I now understand what “community” means more than on an intellectual level. I now understand the concept of community by experiencing it with the alignment with who I am. It is a profound gift to receive. It also serves as a model to eventually build my own leveled-up community.

What was the concept of community? The concept of community from caveman times and onwards is defined as a group of people living together to survive. We shared ideas around the campfire, ate, procreated, and fought other tribes to dominate and endure. Now, the concept of community has been disrupted by the influence of the digital age. However, this disruption has left communities to scramble to keep up with technology. Within the scramble, the concept of community remained the same before the digital age. Now, we are looking at how a community operates with purpose and intention. Community is now reshaping the members of their personally chosen tribe aiming to thrive, together.

Community, as a concept, now has the opportunity to level-up and be defined with a curated scope. The members do not have to feel they are part of a Pink Floyd song, “Us. Vs. Them,” merely existing within the tribe to survive.

We, as humans, seek communities to express our interests or express different parts of ourselves. However, these types of communities cannot embrace the whole self of who you are. The problem is this type of community remains stagnant. Can a community embrace you by your authenticity, on a soul-level, but with a professional scope? Will you grow and thrive at a faster pace? We now see how leveling-up the concept of community is now taking shape.

How does the concept of community look in the future? Keith Ferrazzi, the author of the best-selling book, “Never Eat Alone,” published a video on his YouTube channel on July 28th, 2019, titled, “How Co-Elevating Communities Are Replacing Networking Events.” Keith defines his term “co-elevating communities” as “a group of individuals who come together; who commit to going higher together; to cracking the code on some subject, way of acting and being, or some idea; and committing as a group to committing to each other and the mission at hand… Co-elevating communities are a group of people committed to each other’s success.”

Flockjay is a fortifying example that is leading the pack. It is redefining and leveling-up how we perceive community and disrupting the status quo. It is set to be a co-elevating community. It exists to bring meritocracy to the tech industry and level out the field of homogeneous work cultures. We have the opportunity now to redefine how to sell innovation. As members of the “Flock,” we co-elevate each other.

How do you level-up and co-elevate your community?

How to get started:

1. Meet with each member for a 1–1 meeting. Get to know each other. Look for ways you can complement each other’s personal and professional growth. Discuss your goals. Do set up accountability meetings for achieving them. Be proactive.
2. Practice active listening and empathy with each other. Support each other to discuss topics, issues, obstacles you are both experiencing. Place aside your ego and live with the real intention and desire to allow each person you connect with to thrive. This intention to thrive must reciprocate with the same intention for you. Be authentic and generous with each other.
3. Develop “Rules of Engagement” to curate a co-elevated culture. What can and can not exist in this culture? How do you operate? Do you serve a real purpose and solve real problems, as a culture?
4. Celebrate each other’s achievements, whether it is waving pom-poms (one of my preferred methods), giving a round of applause, or doing an activity that has significant meaning to that person. An idea: donate a small sum to a charity of their choice. All celebrations elevate and motivate the whole community to do and be more.
5. For more tips and exercises, watch this video of Keith Ferrazzi talking about co-elevation at a MindValley conference.

Co-elevating your community is worth the endeavor of redesigning your community. I wish you great success in making your tribe thrive.

Krystal M. Lechner is a Flockjay Tech Fellow in the August to October 2019 Program. She is truly passionate about guiding clients into win-win solutions, enabled by innovative, cutting-edge technology. With experience as a customer-facing sales professional, she strives to bring her experience, skills, and forward-thinking insights into the tech industry. Krystal is looking forward to making an impact as a leader, in the future.

Krystal invites you to reach out to her, follow her, and discuss. Send her a note or a tweet at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystallechner/
https://twitter.com/Krystal_Lechner

How to Level-Up Community in the Digital Age—Flockjay Style was originally published in Flockjay on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

By Krystal M. Lechner, Student Contributor, and current Flockjay Fellow

What is the concept of community?

Experiencing community for me has been lacking. I never quite understood the concept. It felt foreign and out-of-reach. The isolation of growing up in suburbia and my viewpoint of always having had the feeling of being the “odd one” in my family.

You see, this is a bold statement to make, as my family is very odd already. A majority of my family members own, operate, engineer, or test heavy machinery equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, dump trucks, or war-zone trucks for the US Army and Marines. The other half are artists and teachers. I grew to accept the possibility that I am and will forever be my own island. A strong and independent woman, but forging my path alone.

Suddenly in a moment, on the day of celebrating my mom’s birthday, I was accepted into Flockjay. I hold the most profound sense of gratitude to be in this community. I am part of the platform to thrive, by being supported in a safe, positive, egoless foundation of a curated community. I am accepted among peers who are on the same mission to define a new career and a new life for themselves, and who express their mission to make a positive impact on the world.

Flockjay is more than a vocational training school. It is curated with the intention of leveling-up the concept of community combined with a proactive culture. It allows each person within Flockjay to fully express and embrace who you are. How does Flockjay do this? Flockjay gives you the platform to realize your full potential with the support of coaches, an open-door policy to talk to anyone on the staff. Even our CEO, Shaan Hathiramani, is hands-on in teaching the courses and accessible to talk to about any concerns or questions. Flockjay serves as a launching pad, ready to support you throughout the course and well into your career. I now understand what “community” means more than on an intellectual level. I now understand the concept of community by experiencing it with the alignment with who I am. It is a profound gift to receive. It also serves as a model to eventually build my own leveled-up community.

What was the concept of community? The concept of community from caveman times and onwards is defined as a group of people living together to survive. We shared ideas around the campfire, ate, procreated, and fought other tribes to dominate and endure. Now, the concept of community has been disrupted by the influence of the digital age. However, this disruption has left communities to scramble to keep up with technology. Within the scramble, the concept of community remained the same before the digital age. Now, we are looking at how a community operates with purpose and intention. Community is now reshaping the members of their personally chosen tribe aiming to thrive, together.

Community, as a concept, now has the opportunity to level-up and be defined with a curated scope. The members do not have to feel they are part of a Pink Floyd song, “Us. Vs. Them,” merely existing within the tribe to survive.

We, as humans, seek communities to express our interests or express different parts of ourselves. However, these types of communities cannot embrace the whole self of who you are. The problem is this type of community remains stagnant. Can a community embrace you by your authenticity, on a soul-level, but with a professional scope? Will you grow and thrive at a faster pace? We now see how leveling-up the concept of community is now taking shape.

How does the concept of community look in the future? Keith Ferrazzi, the author of the best-selling book, “Never Eat Alone,” published a video on his YouTube channel on July 28th, 2019, titled, “How Co-Elevating Communities Are Replacing Networking Events.” Keith defines his term “co-elevating communities” as “a group of individuals who come together; who commit to going higher together; to cracking the code on some subject, way of acting and being, or some idea; and committing as a group to committing to each other and the mission at hand… Co-elevating communities are a group of people committed to each other’s success.”

Flockjay is a fortifying example that is leading the pack. It is redefining and leveling-up how we perceive community and disrupting the status quo. It is set to be a co-elevating community. It exists to bring meritocracy to the tech industry and level out the field of homogeneous work cultures. We have the opportunity now to redefine how to sell innovation. As members of the “Flock,” we co-elevate each other.

How do you level-up and co-elevate your community?

How to get started:

1. Meet with each member for a 1–1 meeting. Get to know each other. Look for ways you can complement each other’s personal and professional growth. Discuss your goals. Do set up accountability meetings for achieving them. Be proactive.
2. Practice active listening and empathy with each other. Support each other to discuss topics, issues, obstacles you are both experiencing. Place aside your ego and live with the real intention and desire to allow each person you connect with to thrive. This intention to thrive must reciprocate with the same intention for you. Be authentic and generous with each other.
3. Develop “Rules of Engagement” to curate a co-elevated culture. What can and can not exist in this culture? How do you operate? Do you serve a real purpose and solve real problems, as a culture?
4. Celebrate each other’s achievements, whether it is waving pom-poms (one of my preferred methods), giving a round of applause, or doing an activity that has significant meaning to that person. An idea: donate a small sum to a charity of their choice. All celebrations elevate and motivate the whole community to do and be more.
5. For more tips and exercises, watch this video of Keith Ferrazzi talking about co-elevation at a MindValley conference.

Co-elevating your community is worth the endeavor of redesigning your community. I wish you great success in making your tribe thrive.

Krystal M. Lechner is a Flockjay Tech Fellow in the August to October 2019 Program. She is truly passionate about guiding clients into win-win solutions, enabled by innovative, cutting-edge technology. With experience as a customer-facing sales professional, she strives to bring her experience, skills, and forward-thinking insights into the tech industry. Krystal is looking forward to making an impact as a leader, in the future.

Krystal invites you to reach out to her, follow her, and discuss. Send her a note or a tweet at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystallechner/
https://twitter.com/Krystal_Lechner

A series from Wade’s LinkedIn campaign, #HowIGotThere, to share tips centered on principles he believes has helped him advance in his career. His hope is that someone else finds them valuable, or knows someone to share them with. He recognizes that not all of these tips will apply to all people, and some may feel uncomfortable. That said, these are all tactics he’s employed at various times throughout his career.

Principle: Do your best with what you have

Tactic: Reframe experiences in the ways most in line with the work you want to do

Reason: We don’t always receive the opportunities we want. With the ones we receive, we always have the opportunity to tailor it to become as close as possible to the work we want to do.

For example, let’s say you wanted to secure a marketing internship, but were unsuccessful. How can you frame the current activities you are doing in a light most similar to marketing? Are you in a club at school? Does that club throw events and need attendees? Can you create a framework, industry-relevant KPIs, activation strategies, etc. to improve the events, and speak to that work in your subsequent interviews?

Alternatively, maybe you landed a role, but not exactly the work you wanted to do. How can you succeed in that role while creating work that aligns with your ultimate goal?

In a perfect world, you land the exact gig you wanted. If you don’t, people will be impressed by your ability to assess your situation and do your best with what you had.

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Wade G. Morgan is a writer, speaker, Account Executive at Airtable, and former member of LinkedIn’s Business Leadership Program, a rotational program for early-in-career talent. He is passionate about leadership, athletics, entrepreneurship, and tech, and loves helping people and organizations reach their potential.

For more info, check out his LinkedIn profile, previous articles, follow him on Twitter at @wadegmorgan, or visit his website, www.wadegmorgan.com.

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If you want to launch your own career in tech, submit an application. (app.flockjay.com)

How I Got Here (Part VII) was originally published in Flockjay on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

A series from Wade’s LinkedIn campaign, #HowIGotThere, to share tips centered on principles he believes has helped him advance in his career. His hope is that someone else finds them valuable, or knows someone to share them with. He recognizes that not all of these tips will apply to all people, and some may feel uncomfortable. That said, these are all tactics he’s employed at various times throughout his career.

Principle: Practice excellence Part II

Tactic: Review your best & worst work

Reason: Take advantage of your best learning opportunities. Every presentation or call is not going to go to plan. That’s ok, you’re human. When it happens, don’t just flush it without internalizing why it happened. Rather, analyze the variables that led to the situation and understand which ones were in & out of your control.

On the other hand, when you kill it, don’t just pat yourself on the back. Review the tape. Re-read the email. Go back over the call in your head and with your manager. Request feedback about what made that interaction so pleasant. Habitualize those actions while remaining agile and open to iterating on them.

Consistency is a prerequisite for excellence. Anyone can get lucky. Challenge yourself to learn when it feels like you don’t need to (your best moments) or don’t want to (your worst moments).

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Wade G. Morgan is a writer, speaker, Account Executive at Airtable, and former member of LinkedIn’s Business Leadership Program, a rotational program for early-in-career talent. He is passionate about leadership, athletics, entrepreneurship, and tech, and loves helping people and organizations reach their potential.

For more info, check out his LinkedIn profile, previous articles, follow him on Twitter at @wadegmorgan, or visit his website, www.wadegmorgan.com.

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If you want to launch your own career in tech, submit an application. (app.flockjay.com)

How I Got Here (Part VI) was originally published in Flockjay on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.