Lessons from a Mentor

I learned so much from a top manager at work, whom I had the privilege of serving under for nine years. He was a big-hearted and demanding individual, but in a positive way. I was assigned numerous challenging tasks, akin to rolling sea waves, that seemed beyond my capabilities or comfort level. However, these experiences ultimately empowered me to become a capable officer who can assist and guide colleagues. One invaluable lesson I learned from him was the art of creating impactful materials, particularly in Power Point presentations. One day, he said to me, "Your Power Point presentation lacks the power to clearly convey your perspective and persuade others." This was a truly eye-opening moment that prompted me to improve the quality of my materials. Another lesson involved meeting submission deadlines for materials. he advised me, "On the deadline day, the submitted material must be flawless. Therefore, it is best to submit a material that you are one hundred percent confident about before the deadline, allowing ample time for revisions based on my feedback." Yet another lesson revolved around the phrase "Nothing is impossible." However, I will save that story for another time.