This lady had some BRAVADO: Word on the street (and in the magazines) is that Lori Goler, Facebook’s human resources chief, got the job basically by cold-calling Sheryl Sandberg.
The question in the title of today’s blog is what she asked that triggered Sandberg to respond.
“We need help recruiting.” Here’s the thing: All leaders have problems to solve. That is the entire reason they (and we) are hired in the first place. On any given day, I assure you a leader would love if you come to the office with this question on your mind. How can I solve problems? How can I best serve today? What issue, if we address it right, will make us achieve our goals, improve employee satisfaction, make our customer experience the best it can be…? You get the point.
I think this question is golden at home as well as in the community – and even in places you wouldn’t think. My mom lives in a retirement community and I know that if she asked this question, they would have a response. Whether it’s providing useful feedback or diving in to fix issues, the “sha-bang” problems exist all around and are looking for people that are ready to rise to the occasion and help to solve.
*Side note: Huge shout out to the kids in Florida who are championing the effort to solve our country’s enormous problem with school shootings. They are jumping in and using their voice. I have no idea where it will go, but I applaud them! Any collective effort we can make to solve problems, both big and small, are key to our ongoing growth and success.
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