Project242 (P242) is my journey to bike 242 miles in 24 hours, across the state of Minnesota on gravel roads, in August, 2021 (the Day Across MN, or the DAMN). I’ve found many lessons experienced riding a bike can be applied to our careers. In these posts, I will share the correlations. My Garmin saidContinue reading “Project242: Embrace the Climbs”
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What’s Your Learning Plan?
I learned early in my career that professional growth and development was my responsibility, not my employers. I learned this lesson when I asked my boss what my professional development should be. He said “How the hell do I know. It’s your development.” Don’t wait for someone else to tell you what your plan is.Continue reading “What’s Your Learning Plan?”
Tips for a Fantastic Mentor/Mentee Relationship
“I know we’ve never met and you don’t know me, but I need help and am looking for mentoring. Would you be willing to mentor me on project management? I want to get better and my company is allowing me time to learn.” Sure!! I was truly humbled being asked. Early in my career, IContinue reading “Tips for a Fantastic Mentor/Mentee Relationship”