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That's why I regularly assess what makes me happy and what drives me. I consider it self-evident to shape my own life.
And I don't easily allow myself to fall prey to external circumstances. So when I glance at my current situation, both work and private, I ask myself:
What do I need to do now to get things going?
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I will be a practitioner in one moment, and a theorist in another.
When the situation requires, I quickly switch between the two or integrate them with each other.
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There is nothing so theoretical as good practice (Ployhart and Bartunek - 2019)
I believe that a broad field of expertise is based on theory and practice.
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Most things will benefit from change, but change can be difficult.
I don't shy away from challenge, I actually move towards it.
I find that engaging with difficulties
is a powerful source for development and often has a profound influence in multiple areas of my life.
This mindset also helps me when it comes to dealing with difficulties in general.
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But then there is of course context, some extra context and even more context. So I align with it, reduce the complexity of it, and add flexibility to it.
Professionalism - for me - means respecting other professionals and trusting in their judgment and experience.
And last but not the least, I find collaboration highly important, because it generates more complete insights.
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Out of curiosity, because I want to achieve goals or simply because they are satisfying to do.
When I come into contact with something new, my interest is quickly aroused and I start researching.
Talking to people about it, reading about it and experimenting.
I am excited to learn new things and new people, because it let's me see and experience things from a different perspective.
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And work with a certain calmness and discipline to get the job done.
When I have my attention focused on something, I'm not easily deviated from my path. I solve the difficulties and setbacks.
Sometimes by working smarter.
But always with the desired result in the back of my mind.
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I'm good at analysis, rapidly see connections and ask questions that get to the core and essence.
This makes me good at devising a strategy and my distinctive perception allows me to come up with well-thought-out solutions.
I am motivated to challenge and being challenged.
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That's why I care about others, appreciate them, and am respectful to them.
I am convinced that multiple truths can co-exist, and that I can build lasting relationships with others and their environment by wanting to understand the perspective of someone else.
It also means that I have the courage to share, even if I made an incorrect assessment. I believe that if I reveal a part of myself, others will do the same.
And this fuels synergy and creativity: because good ideas often do not stand alone, they develop due to the influence of others.
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Easily adjust the conditions
When there are unexpected circumstances, I do not avoid change. Anticipating to change allows me to adapt to new situations.
That's why I get used to a new environment quickly and start searching for connections.
I'm proactive and not easily led by negative responses or resistance. Nor will I be pinned down easily and do explore the alternatives.
I know how to distinguish between what is important and what is less. Make suggestions for necessary changes and participate in improvement processes.
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It is challenging and relaxing. I'm alert and at ease. Riding feels like freedom, getting geared-up to ride takes effort though.
I also like to wrench on my motorcycle. There's nothing more annoying than a beautiful day to ride, but not being able to, due to lack of maintenance.
Making sure it's in top condition and exactly how I want it. Applying desired adjustments: better brakes, add more comfort or adjust the gear ratio for smoother torque.
Every now and then I'm at the race track. Improve my riding techniques and push the limits of my comfort.
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It's why I'm committed to sustainable change. To get a continuous flow of opportunities, progression and development.
I like to work in the area beyond the surface. Why does what happens happen? What can be a good foundation for real change? How does it become sustainable?
If there is one thing I have experienced, it is that everything can work, nothing works forever and real change often does not come from the most obvious solutions.
So I delve into theories that can revise my view on change. It let's me see things from a different angle.
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I am always busy acquiring new skills. With each new skill, I can do more and more. And I continue stacking them. What I learn today, I apply tomorrow and am able to build something the day after tomorrow.
It also ensures that I can accomplish what I have in mind. How it should look like, the quality of it or the refinement it has.
Actually creating something according to my own ideas gives me enormous satisfaction.
And it allows me to help others, advise them or just have small talk about it.