In mathematics, an absolute value is the numerical value of a real number regardless of its sign that is regardless if it’s positive or negative. A leader must live by certain absolute values. These values cannot be adulterated based on circumstances. We also cannot afford to live by emotions or opinions – which are never …
Tag: Humility
Insecurity Gone Wild!
When I was a recent graduate from my master’s program and new as an engineer, I was the only woman on the team. I was insecure and my pride was in my engineering degree. But my manager repeatedly gave me writing assignments on top of the process work. The assignments consisted of bids, inter-office memos and proposals. It irked me and I started to hate that I was becoming the group secretary. I convinced myself that he was sexist. I said nothing for months and let it fester.