VANESSA WILLIS | 02-15-2020
STRATEGIC THINKING 10. Context HOW YOU CAN THRIVE You enjoy thinking about the past. You understand the present by researching its history. WHY YOU SUCCEED USING CONTEXT You look to history to understand the present. Your distinctive ability to see the link between where you have been and where you are going is extremely valuable for planning and decision-making. • Help your school, team or organization strengthen its culture via folklore. For example, collect symbols and stories about the past, or suggest naming an award after someone you can memorialize for their contributions. • Find a mentor who has lived in your community or worked in your organization for a long time. Listening to this person’s experiences will likely spark your thought process and accelerate your learning. • Study your past successes. Try to identify the specific actions or behaviors that contributed to them so you can draw on them again. WATCH OUT FOR BLIND SPOTS • Some people might think that you live in the past and are resistant to change. Consider explaining the value of understanding history and what has — and has not — worked in the past, but keep an open mind when new situations arise. • You are often fascinated by history and the lessons it reveals, but others may find this information boring or overwhelming. Keep this in mind as you share your perspectives, and look for signs that you’ve lost people’s attention or interest. TAKE ACTION TO MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL Look to the past to build a better tomorrow.
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