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Early in my career, I used my OOO message to stand out to senior executives, here are the 3 things I included (it works):
Jason P. Yoong
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Jason P. Yoong
@JasonYoong
Co-Founder & COO of Level Up | former Amazon, VP at Dentsu, Startup ($8M seed) | Advisory Board Member
- Your manager already has you in a mental bucket: rockstar, reliable role player, or benchwarmer. If you fall in the bottom buckets, make these 2 adjustments immediately:
- "I played with a lot of length and guys who suited my game, but I never played with a guard that explosive. Man, it was fun to hunt with @DwyaneWade" - Kobe during Team USA #KobeBryant #MambaMentality
- One of the best early career habits is start a "Brag File" — here's how (in 2 steps) and why it matters:
- To be a magnet for executive sponsorship, exhibit these 4 traits:
- As a day 1 @proof_xyz and @moonbirds holder, I’ve been asked how I feel about the way things have been going (Oddities, CC0, etc) and I have 3 simple letters… …LFG 💪💪
- Replying to @ShaanVPThings I’ve never regretted: 1) Lift weights 2) Walking/hiking w/dog 3) 8 hours of deep sleep 4) 15 minute morning meditation 5) Full body morning stretch 6) Play tennis 7) Dancing w/wife
- Many mid-senior careers plateau because of soft skills (not hard skills). Here are 4 underrated ways to build your EQ and keep growing:
- Replying to @JasonYoong1/ Send a short weekly update (Thursday afternoon to give yourself a Friday buffer) with 4 bullet points: - What you accomplished this week - What's coming next - Risks/blockers you are managing - End with an ask: "What's one thing I can help you with?"
- Do I spy #BradPitt wearing an @WearAtoms face mask at the @usopen men's championship 👀 @sidraqasim @alexisohanian #USOpen2021 #usopen
- The biggest mistake early-mid career professionals make when trying to influence without authority is doing so without building credibility first. Here's two ways to build credibility:
- Early in my career, I stood out to senior executives by building a reputation as a "thought partner", here's how I did it (and why it works):
- Best #superbowl ad cameo goes to @alexisohanian 🚀 for sure! Nicely done @serenawilliams @bumble 💪🎾👊#SuperBowlAds @Adweek @adage
- Replying to @wonderofscienceRetaining a childlike sense of wonder is a key ingredient to happiness.