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Homeward bound and glad for it, as I am worn out. The event was a success and now about 40 of us are on the same flight back to Finland, with most including me taking a bus from the airport and won’t get home until 2am. Hopefully I can sleep in, but I am assuming not, as Smallsteps is excited about my arrival.

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I am writing this from my phone on the plane and will post it when I have landed, hopefully before the blockchain clock ticks over to a new day. I would hate to end my posting streak because of work.

I sometimes wonder what would be the reason the steak ends. Most likely, it would be something mundane, like having a nap and accidentally sleeping through instead. No big event, nothing exciting, nothing worth mentioning in the grand scheme of things, but streak-breaking nonetheless. I wonder how it will feel.

I was talking a fair bit to a couple colleagues I have barely interacted with earlier and with one from the People and Culture team, we were talking about personality profiles and teamwork. Generally, teams are made up of a range of personalities (we have a tool we can compare some information on a quadrant based on a test), but interestingly, nearly all leaders test results are from the same region.

While the individual styles differ in the way they communicate and behave, there are also a lot of overlapping attributes. This could imply a couple of things including a bias in who gets employed or promoted for leadership roles, but based on the global spread and when they were hired, it is probably more down to the roles being suited to certain types of behavior. I appear square in the middle if that group too, though I am not a leader in any way, shape or form, though I guess I do influence people’s opinions and activity.

In previous psychological tests, I have scored more along creative and visionary lines, though I wonder if I were to take similar tests again, would they show the same results, since I don’t even have an imagination powerful enough to create images automatically. This definitely affects my ability to do a lot of the leader work, or at least the kind of work that the current set of leaders are doing.

Would there be something else for me?

I am not sure. My inability to speak as coherently as I should and on the fly, would reduce the ability to engage well enough with audiences and limit effectiveness to influence others, which is obviously necessary. I am not interested in controlling others, but alignment of activity is necessary to develop at larger scales, as is the need for getting approval and funding for development. The more influential, the faster the process goes.

This year, I think I will look to rebuild professional skills, as while they will never be what they were, perhaps there are other opportunities that have sk far laid unexplored, or dormant. I have relied so heavily on certain traits throughout my life that maybe there are potential strength areas that haven’t been exercised and stretched. I am a loss at this point as to what they may be, but I assume we all have them, but the influences of our own lives have aligned actions and created the habits to reinforce behavior into what we assume is the way we are, whether that be in strength or weakness.

The company I work for has some very good people working in it as well as a willingness to grow employees internally and along career paths. I am thinking that I might seek out a mentor to discuss and support a growth plan, and maybe advocate for me in the future. It might not lead anywhere, but it also might. At the least, it will give a different perspective on work-life experience.

There is about an hour and a half left in the flight, but no one ever knows how long is left in the journey.

Taraz
[ Gen1: Hive ]

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So far a monthly streak looks difficult to maintain, but if I can manage that, then weekly will be next target.

What makes it so hard?

Good question, I really don’t know. What makes it so easy for you?
I think there are more of me than of you!

My streak ends whenever my routine gets disrupted. Mostly because of work.

It’s great to continue to develop skills, but at senior level it’s not so much about individual skills, it is your overall package and your network.

but at senior level it’s not so much about individual skills, it is your overall package and your network.

For sure. The skill to deal with these people is necessary though and a lot of us don't want to develop them, or don't know how to and do it consistently.

The truth is, they either like you or they don’t. Find (with luck) someone in power that likes you.

Having a mentor is a great idea... I typically do this at every job. You gotta learn from those who came before you, especially if you want to take their place when they're gone.

Yeah. I still have to find someone suitable, but I am on the prowl. :)

We must have untapped skills we are unaware of or hope we have as if we don't try new things we will never know. I have broken my streak many times lol and mostly when things are out of my control like no power or health scares. I find it hard to type with a drip in my typing hand and noted for next time only the left hand as the right hand is off limits. Safe travels and enjoy the weekend.

electricity cuts might do it for sure this year! :D

WRiting with a drip sucks. I always feel like it is going to tear it out and they will have to replace it. I am not great with needles, despite how many I have had :)

Hope you are well mate

First, it is impressive that you can type these many words on your phone. Either you are too desperate to not break your streak or you have a really good hand eye coordination. You may have an amazing smart phone as well- the third reason :P
I have never interacted with you in-person. Based on your writings and the way I have interacted with you on the platform, you do have logic and you possess a skill to persuade others via arguments. I am not sure you have these skills because you have in-born character to lead or because you have knowledge to lead the discussion and conclude in a right fashion.
Just a note- what language you use at work? Finnish or English or a mix of two or other any other language?

I am rarely desperate, nor do I have good coordination - and my phone is old and broken :)

I only speak English and a little Finnish - nowhere good enough to work in it. I should try harder to learn, but it has become even more difficult.

You are too modest. I am sure even despite your incident, you still are a much better speaker than me. So you get home and your wife has to take off on her own? Is that still the plan? Like two ships passing...

She will head out from Wednesday to Saturday evening - we haven't had a full weekend for a little while...

Sorry, I know that has to suck. When my wife goes away I always think it will be cool to do whatever I want for those days. Then about half a day in I get bored and miss her!

I sometimes wonder what would be the reason the steak ends. Most likely, it would be something mundane, like having a nap and accidentally sleeping through instead.

At this point your posting habit is so strong that you could probably write a post in your sleep.

I have come close a few times to writing in my sleep, where I have been so tired I have fallen asleep half way through and then woke up to finish :D

Happy for your return home and above all happy that little Smallsteps is happy!

You are right to recreate your professionalism, you need to stay up to date and always progress; I still believe that you are a bit severe towards you, I am convinced that you have great artistic skills and that you can be counted among the visionaries... never underestimate yourself!

It's nice how you talk about your company, it makes me think that there is still hope elsewhere.

There are a few companies out there that I know of that are decent, but not many are able to get it right across the entire spectrum, as the model of business itself and the competition required to support them, isn't conducive.

Smallsteps and I are playing Monopoly :)

beautiful monopoly!🤗

I've also been big on my streak here. Scheduling posts since i travel and may even be tired to think. I think I'm still growing into that place where i can mentally stretch myself. I'm still discovering and building myself. I hope to find a place that does for me what yours does but for nowz Hive is doing that job. Seeing people who are far ahead of me here is a challenge and may be I'm not leader material, but I definitely am the lead character in my own life.

Takes a lot to build honestly. And regarding what you went for, I have to say well done then. It was a success!.

What kind of place do you think would suit you?

Good morning. Reply coming in late.
I have given it some thought and I believe that a place with more mind challenging activities. I am trying to really put my mind to use here. I know it sounds stupid but from experience, I see that my mind is like a really potent field. Whenever I imagine something (always vivid I think I am living it), whether negative or positive, it always comes to life.

I would like to be in a place where I am challenged to grow. To think. which is a major weakness on my part too. I get bored with details but that is also a weakness I am working on. I would like to work with people who have the experience and can really guide me. I get lost sometimes and team work is what I need.

A place with people far ahead that challenge me to be more. I look forward to a work place where growth is the theme of the day not just meeting targets. I honestly look forward to a mentor (or boss) who is concerned about my person too. A place that causes me to ponder and to think (I said this was a weakness which is why I am actively working on it.) A place I am held accountable and stretched.

Hive is currently doing that for me. But sometimes, I look forward to the physical. Which is why I am developing myself skill-wise because I honestly don't think I have anything to offer right now which is sad. So if I want to go to a place I want to be a value and be valued, I believe I need to add value first.

Sorry for the over long response. And thank you. Happy Sunday!

Have a good return home, rest, and enjoy the Kairos time with your daughter, Smallsteps and your wife, the work to be done is for later Mr. Taraz

It was not a bad trip - but it was a long trip back! Got in after 3am.

Congratulations now in your beloved home in the hugs of the joy of your family to rebelled you as you deserve with all the love of family... that's the best moment Mr. Taraz 🙌

I’ll be trying the mentor program at my work this year I think. Last year I didn’t do it because I was too green I think and it likely wasn’t going to work out. Now that I’ve got a bit of time under my belt I think I’m going to dive into it and see what I can get out of it. I’m wondering if I would be a mentor as well as a mentee. I know I want to mentee but thinking I might also have something to provide someone as a mentor perhaps, not sure yet.

We do all need to just build and expand other skills in those situations where opportunities arise and we take them.

Keep me posted how it goes, as I think getting other references will help the process for me too :)

Mentoring others would be a good thing to do also. If we want to stay at the company we are at, we should invest into helping others too..

For a few years, my company has moved into a system which measures the skills of workers to build a better carrier path for them and place them in the right department. It seems it will take some years to have data abour personnels.

If companies manage the skills and progression of employees well, it makes a huge difference to retention and results.

I just want to know are you only traveler onboard because seats looked empty in the picture 😜😍

Completely full flight :)

home sweet home, its always nice to return to a family;) with mentor for sure is easier to grow, than solo, because we need some motivation and advice from outside.

I am not sure who would be willing to mentor me though :)

Is all the business in your company conducted in English, or are there other languages used in the different offices around Europe?

One way to build a niche for yourself is to find out a) what language other than English is most used in your company and b) what language other than English is most used by customers of your company.

Then learn those languages and you immediately become the go-to guy if there is communication trouble-shooting to be done.

Is all the business in your company conducted in English, or are there other languages used in the different offices around Europe?

English is the main language of the company, but regionally it is varied on location. We have specialists in localized languages, so I would never get good enough at any language to compete at that level :)

I am writing this from my phone on the plane and will post it when I have landed

That's dedication! I can't type more than a small tweet with my phone without becoming frustrated, so mad respect that you are able and willing to do that.

I sometimes wonder what would be the reason the steak ends. Most likely, it would be something mundane, like having a nap and accidentally sleeping through instead. No big event, nothing exciting, nothing worth mentioning in the grand scheme of things, but streak-breaking nonetheless.

Ok, I know I'm the poetry man on Hive so maybe it's not surprising that your paragraph here immediately reminded me of T.S. Eliot.

"This is the Way the World Ends: Not with a Bang but a Whimper"

Anyway, hope you can enjoy a relaxing night in your own bed after getting home.

That's dedication! I can't type more than a small tweet with my phone without becoming frustrated,

I despise writing a lot on my phone, but when it is necessary, I force myself.

That is a great line!

Dear my friend @tarazkp !
I'm glad your business is doing well! I sympathize with your act of bragging about your success!
By the way, I'm a little worried about you working non-stop. I remember that you are not cured of your stroke!

I want you to remember that your health and happiness give your daughter the greatest happiness!😉

I pray that you live a healthy life until your daughter turns 60!😃

I remember that you are not cured of your stroke!

Unless they can grow me a new brain, I will never be cured.