Nearly two years ago, the seemingly impossible happened… I transitioned industries after almost 16 years, also going from agency life to corporate. Fast forward to today and not only did I survive that change - quickly learning more than I thought possible in a short period of time - I’m thrilled to share that I thrived, now taking on a leadership role at Lockheed Martin as the C6ISR Communications Senior Manager. As I reflect upon my professional journey during this transition period, a few key learnings stand out:
💡Industry knowledge can be taught, personal characteristics cannot. Find a company/employee that fits with the work culture and desired skill set. Shoutout to Maureen Schumann who took a chance on me - a candidate who may not have been perfect on paper but she saw potential beyond a resume. Mo set the standard as an exceptional leader/mentor, leaving big shoes to fill.
👩🚀Surround yourself with leaders who inspire, empower and challenge you to reach your highest potential. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to support Amr Hussein, who like many of our leaders at Lockheed Martin, truly care about the people he works with and champions their success. Culture comes from the top, down.
👏🏻Give yourself grace. It’s ok to fail as sometimes what you learn is of greater value. During my first months at Lockheed Martin, our SVP and CCO Dean Acosta reminded our comms team that the only people who don't experience imposter syndrome are actual imposters. Embrace change; don't be afraid to fail fast and grow.
👭🏼Co-workers can have a profound impact on job satisfaction and performance. Robin Peak, Katie Bridge, Megan Boland, and Audrey Gryak are second to none. I'm constantly impressed by this team's incredible talent, support and creativity. We build each other up, not down. Expect incredible things from the C6ISR comms team in 2024!
There's a reason Lockheed Martin frequently comes up as a top employer. A big thank you to Jen Allen and Joe DePietro for trusting me with this opportunity, I'm beyond excited for this next chapter at Lockheed Martin. #GROWwithLM
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1moLiebe Kirsten Stahl, Du machst eine hervorragende Arbeit und bist eine tolle Kollegin. Es ist immer eine Freude mit Dir zusammenarbeiten 💪