Notes
Quick thoughts, ideas, and reflections.
The Feedback
This is Carbon. Carbon received her first piece of feedback. She listened carefully, nodded, and did exactly what she was already doing. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to receive feedback in a way that actually changes something in "Take the Wheel. "
Time to read: 1 min
The Quick Win
This is Carbon. Carbon was told to find a quick win in her first month. She reorganized her desk. She sent a company-wide email about it. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to deliver impact that actually matters in "Take the Wheel. "
Time to read: 1 min
The First Meeting
This is Carbon. Carbon attended her first all-hands meeting. Forty minutes in, she turned off her camera. Nobody said anything. She took that as permission. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to show up fully, especially when it's optional in "Take the Wheel. "
Time to read: 1 min
The Manager
This is Carbon. Carbon met her new manager. He asked what she needed to succeed. She sent a list. It had seven items. Number one was a better chair. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to build a relationship with your manager that works for both of you in "Take the…
Time to read: 1 min
The Slack
This is Carbon. Carbon joined the company Slack. She has not responded to a single message. Her status says "In a meeting. " She is napping. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to show up for your team even when no one is watching in "Take the Wheel. "
Time to read: 1 min
The Intro Call
This is Carbon. Carbon had her first team intro call. Nine people. She introduced herself, asked who the decision maker was, and signed off. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to build relationships before you need them in "Take the Wheel. "
Time to read: 1 min
The Onboarding
This is Carbon. Carbon was sent 14 onboarding documents. She opened two. She skimmed one. She considers herself fully onboarded. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to set yourself up for success from day one in "Take the Wheel. "
Time to read: 1 min
The First Day
This is Carbon. Carbon started her new job today. She was 20 minutes late. She blamed traffic. She works from home. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to make the right first impression in "Take the Wheel. "
Time to read: 1 min
The Offer
This is Carbon. Carbon got a job offer. She asked for a week to decide. She decided in four minutes. She took the week anyway. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to make decisions with clarity and confidence in "Take the Wheel. "
Time to read: 1 min
The Weakness
This is Carbon. Carbon was asked about her biggest weakness. She said perfectionism. Then she knocked the interviewer's coffee off the desk. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to answer the hard questions with honesty and self-awareness in "Take the Wheel. "
Time to read: 1 min