Joanie Connell, Flying Without a Helicopter: How to Prepare Young People for Work and Life

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Quotes by Joanie Connell, Flying Without a Helicopter: How to Prepare Young People for Work and Life

"Technical expertise is only a tiny portion of what it takes to be a successful employee and, particularly, a successful leader."

"Only through becoming aware of yourself and your limitations can you be transparent with others."

"Knowing what environments are a good fit requires a person to know about themselves, in other words, to have self-awareness."

"One thing they do not teach you in college is what you will actually be doing in a career of your choosing."

"Understanding what is being said is only a fraction of the task of communicating. Taking in signals from the entire context is critical."

"Being in touch with your strengths and weaknesses, as well as what motivates you, will help you be more successful in your job."

"Take time to reflect, let ideas flow on their own schedule and let yourself have numerous bad ideas to inspire the good ones."