I remember speaking to one of my mentors, who happens to be one of the top ranking females in our company. I remember telling her how frustrated I was with my peers and how I felt like I was the only one willing to make our situation better. She inquired about what was going on and I told her that I had worked tirelessly on a plan to fix our areas of opportunity within the store. I passed the plan onto my peers and was confused about why they were not putting forth 100% effort to accomplish the goals as outlined.
Her: Did you partner with them?
Me: Well no, they should've fixed it on their own...
Her: So you wrote their plan by yourself?
Me: It's OUR plan...and yes, but I kept them in mind...
Her: And you're frustrated and confused, why?
Me: Because it's the perfect plan!
Her: Kiersten...you're not always right. Stop being so bossy!!
((Stop being so bossy = Collaboration = Team Work! Got it!...we continued chatting.))
Me: I don't mean to be bossy, I just know what it takes!
Her: Uh-huh
Me: Okay okay...Well does it get any easier?
Her: Yeah...when you realize you're not always right
((Not always right = Me = Recipe for humble pie...))
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