Exercise: The Listening Tour

Exercise: The Listening Tour

• 1. EXERCISE The Listening Tour Purpose: Gain new perspectives of your strengths and areas for growth by scheduling conversations with people who know you well and have helped you at specific stages in your career, By hearing from people who know you and have worked with you before, it shines a light on strengths and skills you may have forgotten or overlooked. Instructions: 1. Identify 2-3 people you trust and feel safe with and would expect honestly and candor, such as mentors, colleagues, and friends 2. Reach out to connect with them. Say: "I’m reflecting on my career and deciding on next steps as I move forward. I would value your insights and would love 30 minutes of your time.” 3. In the conversation, ask: ○ What did you perceive as my biggest strengths? ○ Where was I most effective? ○ In what areas did I have the greatest impact? ○ What could I have done better? In what ways could I have been more effective? 4. Share your assessment from Exercise 1: The Career Mapping Exercise ○ Are there any of the skills and peak experiences that resonated based on your experience working with me? ○ What skills and talents did I miss?

• 2. Reflection Prompts: ● What feedback surprised you the most during your conversations? ● What recurring themes or insights emerged from the feedback? ● How might you act on the insights you’ve gained?

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