Book Spotlight: “Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell
“Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell uncovers patterns and phenomena to help us develop our understanding about people, cultures, and the world around us.
“Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell uncovers patterns and phenomena to help us develop our understanding about people, cultures, and the world around us.
As school continues to fly by, I think about what else I have learned that can be translated onto Fourward Path. Some of my most powerful experiences have been through networking and taking advantage of events that my school offers. Yes, you have a project due tomorrow. Yes, you need to finish Stranger Things. Yes, you would rather keep your t-shirt on. However, staying hidden from the school and the experiences that the school can provide will allow your college career to pass you by. I have attended countless seminars, networking events, dinners, etc. where I have had the opportunity to meet the exact person I want to be when I grow up. Stay After & Shake Hands Going to the event only gets you half way. Actually getting face time with other attendees and speakers is the real purpose of going to networking events. It’ll be awkward at first, but you will learn how to manage awkward situations and get better and better. Ask Questions This is something that I am still learning how to master. …
Simon Sinek is one of the authors that makes me think that our world is continually improving. He looks at humanity with contagious optimism. I wanted to write a quick post about why this author is undoubtably one of my favorite humans on earth. First of all, he has a habit of capturing 5-minutes of fame over and over again. You might have seen his “Millennials in the Workplace” video that went viral on Facebook OR one of this two TED Talks (each with millions of views). You might have also heard of one of his 2 NY Times Best-Sellers: Leaders Eat Last or Start With Why. While his life’s purpose is to “inspire others to do what inspire them,” he has become the go-to writer for corporate leadership and brand loyalty. His books are filled with very easy-to-read examples about leadership and his videos are captivating. He has made a huge impact on my career and entire self. I would also say he is a big inspiration behind Fourward Path. So if you need some inspiration to follow your heart, find …