- My work ethic: I believe that in life, hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard. What separates people who have the ability to change the world from everybody else having the opportunity, but just as importantly, having the work ethic. I pride myself on having an unmatched work ethic that has allowed me to enjoy the successes that I've enjoyed so far in my life.
- Intersections of Talents: I believe someone who is effective in tapping into the conscience of the people can interface with them on the same subject in different ways. For example, Jay Z in many respects has become an archetype for hip-hop culture because he's been effective in communicating what hip-hop culture should be in music, in fashion and business. Likewise with me, I've had times where people have seen me give speeches and lectures and thought that I incorporated spoken word and vice-versa, or looked at my writing as a means to bring two sides of an issue together. As I mature, I only look to further to blur that line.
- Compassion: Any great leader has to be compassionate. It is an indispensable trait that I believe can go from solving the issue of poverty to ending military conflicts. Having compassion not only for your people but for others is imperative to understanding solutions.
- Sense of Humor: I don't try to take myself too seriously all the time. Being able to stand back and really lighten up is a stress-relieving mechanism that I've adopted and that has helped me navigate more stressful periods in my life.
- Understanding my Origins: You can never know where you're going until you understand where you come from. For me, understanding the rich heritage I have in being the son of Haitian parents and being born as a black man in the United States gives me a view of life that most people don't get to have. It is up to me to utilize that origin to understand what in this society needs to be fixed and who and how it will be accomplished.
2) Interview the five people who know you the best.
Listen to Elyssa Kelly Interview.wav by Oliver Telusma #np on #SoundCloud
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Listen to Yulie Choi interview.wav by Oliver Telusma #np on #SoundCloud
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Listen to Jordan Dozier.wav by Oliver Telusma #np on #SoundCloud
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Listen to Phillip Augustin.wav by Oliver Telusma #np on #SoundCloud
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Listen to Jacof Teran Interview.wav by Oliver Telusma #np on #SoundCloud
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3) Reflect on the differences.
To be completely candid I was very surprised at the responses that people gave me. I found them to very accurate, but they wouldn't be the first characteristics that I would point out about myself. Also I noticed that people focused more on the nuances in my personality than I did, which to me indicates that I keep good company that pays attention to even the smallest of details. I am curious to hear people's first impression of me and how they feel it compares to people that know me well.
Hello Oliver,
ReplyDeleteIt is really amazing how some little things that we no longer see in ourselves stand out enough to the people who really know us. In talking to my family I had some of the same reaction. This was an interesting activity and I was happy to hear some of the nice things my family and friends had to say. If you want to check out my post, the link is below:
http://derekfoster321.blogspot.com/2016/03/week-9-my-secret-sauce.html
Hey Oliver,
ReplyDeleteI think it's great how positively you view yourself. Positive thinking leads to success and allows us to also be happy with where we are in life. It's great that you don't forget where you came from because that is what makes us who we are! Keep up the good energy and keep living life the right way! Check out my blog at http://thekigelreport.blogspot.com/2016/03/my-secret-sauce.html
Hi Oliver
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your blog post. I really enjoyed the level of confidence you showed in your abilities. That really translates through the way people view you. Although some of the sound clips made it a little difficult to hear, I definitely noticed a lot of recurring themes such as your work ethic.
If you get the chance check out my blog: blogapocolypse.blogspot.com
Hi Oliver
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your blog post. I really enjoyed the level of confidence you showed in your abilities. That really translates through the way people view you. Although some of the sound clips made it a little difficult to hear, I definitely noticed a lot of recurring themes such as your work ethic.
If you get the chance check out my blog: blogapocolypse.blogspot.com