When choosing committees, look for opportunities that will…
““When choosing committees, look for opportunities that will help you level up as opposed to volunteering for the sake of volunteering. Ultimately, what I am involved in today either fulfills me personally, or it fulfills a strategic objective. Try everything once and then whittle down your list by evaluating afterwards with these questions: - Did I meet the people I wanted to meet? - Did it help me meet people who have influence? - Will it bring me visibility? - Will it get me decision-making power or a seat at a table I wouldn't normally get a seat at? - Is it worth attending again? It wasn't long after I started prioritizing networking that people began to notice that i was looped in. When people came to me with their work issues, I either had the answers to their questions, or I knew exactly where to send them. Since I had networked across all levels within my company, I was in a unique position to be helpful up and down the org chart.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Choose committees that advance personal growth or strategic goals; evaluate impact regularly.
In simple terms: Pick committees aligning with growth or strategy.
Key Takeaway
Assess and prioritize valuable engagements.
Themes
networking
career
strategic alignment
personal development
Mood
advice
motivational
Type
Committees:1
Networking:1
Volunteering:1
Opportunities Help:1
Choosing Committees:1
Networking People:1
Volunteering Ultimately:0
Influence Bring:1
When to use this quote
- Over‑commitment can dilute effectiveness.
Key Concepts
professional growth
influence building
time management
Questions to Reflect On
- strategic
- reflective
A Different Perspective
Which committees truly add value?;How will you measure impact?