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On the first day of my college internship, I can still vividly remember my CIO tell me “You are going to make mistakes, just don’t make it a big one.” 20+ years later, that advice is just as true as the day he told me. No matter what career stage we are in, we are still going to make mistakes. CEOs all the way down to interns make mistakes. To be successful in our roles and as leaders is how we deal with those situations. Every mistake is a learning opportunity. How we learn and adapt from those experiences helps us grow into better professionals and better leaders. Making mistakes is part of the learning and development process…it is experience building and teaches us to deal with adversity. At the time, it seemed like a lot of pressure coming into my first professional IT role outside of school and having access to major systems that the business relied on. But my CIO’s statement not only calmed my nerves but focused me on getting the job done right. Having said that, the part about not making a “big one” is always important to keep focused on. Understanding risks and business / organizational impacts is such an important skill for everyone to learn. It is something I always want my team members to consider. If you are less experienced and unsure of the potential risk or impact of your decision, ask! Knowing is half the battle!
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About Shawn:My philosophy as an IT leader today is that I believe you must first and foremost be a business leader. It is my goal to be a strategic partner with the business to help it make money, save money, and be the absolute best in the industry at what we do. Having the technology competencies and experience is just your entry fee to sit at the table. Every day, I am bringing 20+ years of IT experience to the table in the areas such as:
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