Hello again dear reader - have you missed me? I can only hope so. Recently life has conspired to keep my pen away from the page and will likely continue to do so as November progresses.
It's been an introspective few weeks for me as I've debated whether to throw my hat in the ring for an unexpected opening on campus. After much contemplation, I moved forward with my candidacy, as this is probably my last chance to advance at this university. Some of you may know that I was all but certain that I would move on after this year and this opening is a bit of a Hail Mary to stay. The position in question is relatively lucrative and is certainly a step up in responsibility, and I am 75% perfect for it and 25% lacking, but while I might not be the best candidate for right now, I have no doubt that I'm the right candidate for a year from now and for five years from now. Overcoming the immediate disadvantage will be the challenge.
In this position I would be "the guy," I would be the last stop for "the buck", and the very thought of it is both energizing and terrifying. It has sent me soul-searching into my own behavior as a manager and a leader, and has opened my eyes to both my beliefs and my inadequacies. The irony is that should I miss out on this position, I have no doubt that pursuing it will improve my performance in my current role. Let's follow those dreams.
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