Now that I have the job, I am starting to think about the role, my new reports and what needs to be done from comments and observations. This is also a time where I reflect on the things that I did well and the areas not so good. How do I want to reinvent myself? I think when you have been with a company as long as I had.. you take for granted the acquired comfort level. I am now starting with a new company, new industry, new state and new culture. The style I had with my former company may not fly in this environment.
Over the years some of my skill sets evolved, I am much more efficient at project and time management, I know recruiting well (although this web 2.0 and beyond is a little scary), I know how to handle change management and how to influence earlier on.. But on the other hand, I was known for being very straight forward, painfully honest and as one my subordinates told me - needed to filter at times. I want to polish myself, grow up always be inspiring and mature in my interactions. Actually joining a new company really gives me a chance to reinvent myself. I just need to be clear what I want to be reinvented to!!! All and all, I am very excited to jump in and start working again.
ON THE ROAD AGAIN
Next weekend, I will be driving to Pennsylvania which is about an 8 hour trip. I am actually kind of nervous as I have never driven alone that long. It sound pathetic but true. I will be bringing all the essential things I need to be set up in temporary living.. even though that has not been nailed down yet. My husband has always taken care of me for these type of events. He is the driver, to him this is a piece of cake to jump into the car and go.. me not so much. First of all, I am retarded when in comes to geography and directions. I hope that my GPS serves me well or I could land in Texas without knowing it until it is too late. Next, I get bored in the car so I need to figure out what I want to listen to, so I don't just bag the idea in Ohio and fly the rest of the way. I am exploring Talking Books and maybe I could actually learn something along the way. Maybe I can learn the 7 Habits of Successful Leaders, How to Win, How to meditate (probably not a good one for driving) or listen to an interesting murder mystery. This could potentially make time go faster. Me, the Lincoln and all my crap in the back of the car. I hope I don't get carjacked.
CLEANING OUT THE HOUSE
This process has gone relatively smooth for us. I just need to tackle my bedroom and the basement (which is in good shape). I am so glad for my obsessive purging month's ago. The house looks great and packing up some of our unnecessary stuff is less emotional than I thought. We keep on talking about the new house - which by the way will solve all of our problems that the old house could not handle. We have this vision that there will be tons of storage, it will be a sunny house, cool kitchen, pool would be nice, 4 bedrooms for guests, office in basement for husband (he lost his first floor rights due to his sloppy behaviors but he does not know it yet - shhh), walk out basement, near a running trail, big backyard, bigger master bedroom. Let's see how we do. I find myself drawn to houses that look exactly like this one.
REALIZATION - I think it is always important to grow professionally and take stock of wins and areas needing improvement. Relying on the old stuff can only take you so far. I am going to really try to be a better me - kind and motivating to my employees, process and pragmatically oriented, influencer with less emotions (less hands flaying in the wind). I am going to rise above the noise, gossip and pettiness to achieve the greater good. I am going to see if I can create a world class recruiting organization again. Realization 2 - I am taking on a challenge by driving this on my own. It is not big in the scheme of things but knowing I can do these tasks without heavy dependence on others is important. Realization 3 - We will find a house they may in fact no have any of our wish list - but we will love it and look forward to the next chapter of our lives living in it.
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