If there is a professional equivalent to love at first sight, I experienced it in 1998. One week as a member of a student organization I was thrown to the wolves. I was assigned to a team which was creating a seminar to prepare students for an internship abroad.
For the first time in my life I was given responsibility and authority in a way that gave me true ownership. There were no parents or other authority figures watching in a patient and benevolent manner. If we didn't do it, it didn't happen.
The challenge of planning a seminar from start to finish sparked inner qualities I had rarely used. A strategic nature emerged as we created our goals and overall framework. Sparks of creativity flew as we researched our seminar topic, created content and booked presenters. Deliberate consideration went into finding a venue, planning the schedule and ordering food. A bit of showmanship appeared as my team and I chaired the seminar.
It was a revolution and transformation. It was love at first 'site.'
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