CREW Boston’s Rising Leaders hosted members for an informal, round-table discussion on Tuesday, February 27
th as part of their “Mid-Professional Meetup” Series. During this first session, attendees discussed “Leveraging their Unique Strengths,” diving deep into uncovering their superpowers, aligning their passions with purpose, and building unshakeable confidence. Key highlights included:
- The Power of Organization
- Specifically using your work calendar to its fullest
- Blocking out time for focused tasks
- Planning space for breaks between meetings
- Career Lessons
- Setting boundaries/ standing up for yourself
- Sharing how you are feeling with a professional lens and leading with empathy
- Understanding that others work, learn, and communicate differently
- Knowing when to make a change
- Switching companies
- Switching careers
- How hybrid has been impacting day to day work, growth, and company culture
- How AI can make your workflow easier
- Building Confidence
- Focusing on areas you can grow in/ asking for help.
- Looking past imposter syndrome for things you are excellent at.
- Finding your supporters (they are all around you!)
The chairs are looking forward to continuing the series and are currently planning session 2. Please stay tuned for updates on the next scheduled discussion!
