Harvard Business Law, LinkedIn Network, Forbes, Crains, AWWA, and ASCE
Jarion Bradley, Senior Project Manager, uses many resources, including Havard Business Law, LinkedIn Network, Forbes, and Crains, to continue to advance his knowledge about business, management, and leadership. He also uses American Water Works Association (AWWA) and American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE) publications for various technical developments such as engineering, GIS, and survey.
“These resources are valuable for me as a professional and often personally for self-improvement or improvement of my team. It helps in all aspects, including business, management, leadership, and other areas of self-improvement. It allows me never to feel content but to look at new ways to challenge myself and my teammates in continuous growth.”
How did you find this resource?
“I regularly read updates and stay in contact with people within my network. My mentor was a big proponent of valuing people and connecting with others, in addition to self-improvement.”
How do you apply this resource?
“I apply these resources to creating a culture within my team, tweaking or redefining my managerial and leadership style, and continuing self-improvement. I am aware of how to continue to improve on my given strengths while also continuing to confront and work on my weaknesses.”
How has this resource impacted on your work?
“These resources allowed me to grow professionally while helping others achieve personal, professional, and technical goals. They also allowed me to contribute to helping create a team-first culture of self-awareness, self-evaluation, confidence, and humility.”
Who would you recommend this resource to and why?
“Anyone looking to better themselves, especially professionals in managerial, business, and leadership positions.”
Any additional considerations?
“Identify your passions in life, professionally and/or personally. Surround yourself with those who want you to be the best. These resources help and have proven results across the industry.
I also think of the following saying I have heard from mentors that helps me stay hungry and humble no matter where I am in my personal or professional life: If you are the smartest person in the room, then you are in the wrong room.”
