Tag: self-reflection
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Goal-Aversion in Leadership: A Lesson in Projection
The simple point of this blog entry is this: I’ve realized that my personal goal aversion is a shining example of how leaders project their own values onto their teams and subsequently the operations of their business, whether they know it or not.
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EMBA Kick-Off: Whistler Retreat
We launched the SFU EMBA program with a mandatory 3-day retreat in picturesque Whistler, BC. It was a beautifully crafted weekend organized by our coordinator, Catherine Craig. Through a combination of structured discussion time, group activities, catered meals, and social opportunities, we were able to create meaningful connections with a majority of our cohort. The…
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Proximity Is Power
Guess who made the cut for the SFU EMBA? Me! I MADE THE CUT! (cue relief/elation/gratitude/fist pumping). I was thrilled, and incredibly grateful for the encouragement and support I received throughout the application process. In July, we sent summer pre-program prep. There were many housekeeping tasks, one of which was to introduce ourselves to our…
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Resumes, Interviews, and… Perfectionism
It was final – by January 2022, I set my sights on the Executive Masters of Business Administration program at SFU’s Beedie School of Business. With the rolling deadline for applications to the SFU EMBA program, I knew I wanted to be earlier than most but also didn’t feel the need to rush the process.…
Andrea Gets Schooled 