The 5 Attributes of Lifelong Learners

Feb 4

In today’s episode, Kimberly unpacks what it takes to stay relevant and be of consistent value in the workplace. Tune in to learn her five attributes of a lifelong learner and gain multiple resources that put you on a path to upping your game.

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Today on Do I Dare?

What does it take to stay relevant and be interesting?
The importance of vulnerability in the learning process
Networking: Do you have one? Who's in it? Do you leverage it?
Are you an expert in your field? How would I know?
Are you coach-like in your approach with others?
Do you understand the concept of ‘synchrony’ and can you approach problems and challenges with that headset?

Top 4 relevant quotes:

Vulnerability plays such a huge role in lifelong learning because you are saying what you are not, what you do not know, you are asking for help and opening yourself up to experiencing things in life that perhaps isn’t natural for you. Being open and willing to be wrong is what makes you vulnerable.
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Think about who you need in your network, and go seek them out, as opposed to just accepting and building from people who are directly in your circle.
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When I work with clients and they tell me their expertise, the next question I always ask is, “How would I know you are the expert?” If silence follows, that’s where we begin to work—we look at the gaps and build a plan together.
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In the most humble of ways possible, think about the humans around you (your network) and the expertise you’re offering out there (the content) in a rich, valuable way. You are giving and taking, so it’s a place of abundance, not scarcity.
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