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Lessons from the Dojo : How being a sensei can jump-start leadership in the workplace

WordCamp Rochester 2019 presentation

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October 05, 2019
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Transcript

  1. Lessons From the Dojo How being a sensei can jump-start

    leadership in the workplace Miriam Goldman WordCamp Rochester 2019 @mirigoldman

  2. Hi. I’m Miriam. ★ 14 years web development experience ◦

    Mentoring for the past 3 ★ 12 years of karate training ◦ Currently 3rd dan ◦ Actively teaching sensei for the past 9 years ★ #WPDiversity Train the Trainers lead

  3. The personal and professional benefits of karate ★ Self-confidence ★

    Self-discipline ★ Focus ★ Attention to details ★ Dedication

  4. Belt levels as career progression

  5. Sensei and Mentor…different but alike ★ Passion for sharing knowledge

    ★ Open-mindness ★ Communicators ★ Motivators

  6. More commonalities ★ Loves to teach and learn ★ Tolerant

    ★ Patient ★ Good listener and communicator

  7. Lessons Learned ★ Learn to lead by example ★ Dealing

    with various personality types ★ You learn as your juniors learn ★ Joy from the success of others

  8. What can I do? ★ Find your passion! ★ Discover

    your strengths ★ Continue to gain knowledge yourself ★ You don’t need to be in a teaching position!

  9. Thanks! Let’s stay in touch! Twitter: @mirigoldman Email: [email protected] Questions?