28 Nov 2018 | Self Belief and Influence
Guest Speakers Jully Kim and Rosie Hamilton
Influence And Leadership
Jully Kim, Director of Engineering Programs, Zendesk
Jully Kim, Director of Engineering Programs, Zendesk
If we know the components of influence, we can become better influencers
People ask themselves two questions when they first meet you, Are You Competent? and Are You Trustworthy? These are both factors that should be taken into account with becoming a better influencer.
Factors to take into consideration when appearing competent
Personal Conviction
Your Passion or Energy
Borrowed Experience
Using other sources for information and applying that to the situation
Direct Experience
Applying your experience of something similar to the situations
Factors to take into consideration when appearing trustworthy
Body Language
Keep your body language in mind; facial expression, touch, space and voice
Integrity
Keep your commitments
Personal Relationship
Make sure you are accessible
Build up a reputation
Ask for a Favour to build a rapport
Frequency
Quantity of interactions often outweighs the quality
Proximity
Close proximity allows face to face communication
Yours?
What makes you appear trustworthy?
Gracefully Jumping Onto A Moving Train And Landing As A Software Developer
Rosie Hamilton, Software Developer ThingCo
Things are difficult before they become easy
7 things to remember when becoming a software developer
Sometimes doors don't open - Don't be disheartened by not getting a job
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Sometimes people aren't kind - But remember to surround yourself with positive people, don't let anyone say you cant and remember to always be kind to yourself
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Sometimes a curious mind wont listen - keep on being determined and challenge yourself
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Things are difficult before they become easy - remember if you feel uncomfortable its a sign of learning
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Slow progress is still progress - Learn when and if you can, whether that be at work or as a hobby
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Time is your most valuable resource - don't waste it and do what you can when you can
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Lastly, build something you care about and finish it
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