My Secret Sauce

Describe five ways in which you think you have human capital that is truly unique. What is it about you, exactly, that makes you different? Write this up in a detailed list. 
     1) Good work ethic- No matter how you feel you should show up and perform to the best of your abilities.
     2) Compassionate- Take the needs of others into my daily activities.
     3) Problem Solver- If there is an issue that needs to be fixed, I look for a solution, or for an improvement if the problem cannot be totally fixed at the time.
     4) Excellent Common Sense- When presented with new or unfamiliar situations, use past experience to guide and help maneuver through task at hand.
     5) Sense of humor- No matter how bad things get, I always try to find humor in the situation and try to use that to improve the situation or at least lighten the mood.

Interview the five people who know you the best. Ask them what they think makes you different -- remember, focus on your knowledge, skills, abilities, emotions -- in other words, your human capital. Try to stay away from discussing your other types of capital (such as who you know). Record each interview. In your blog post, please post each interview, as well as a two-three sentence summary of each interview, explaining what your key takeaways are.

Interview # 1 – Christy
I have known Christy for 17 years, she felt that there were quite a few things that separate me.  She felt that my work ethic was excellent and that it helps me during challenges.  She feels that I always find the positive and that I use this to help others during these situations.

Interview # 2 – Addison
I have known Addison for 9 years, we talked for quite a while about what she felt made me different from others.  In the end, she felt it was my kind, caring and patient attitude that stood out.  She also felt that I was funny and liked to help people.

 
Interview # 3 – Jesse
I have known Jesse for 16 years, he is a local college student that I helped many times throughout the years.  He felt that I had the ability to overcome just about anything that I set my mind too.

Interview # 4 – Kathy
I have known Kathy (my loving Mother) for 44 years.  She felt that I have passion for what I do in all parts of my life.  She felt that I am caring for people and that I have a positive attitude that helps me in all aspects of my life.

Interview # 5 – Pete
I have known Pete for 32 years, in the recording I mistakenly said 44.  He felt that I had good common sense and that I look at things objectively. That in using these skills I apply them to try and make proper decisions.

Interview # 6 – Lila
I have known Lila for 5 years, which is exactly how old she is.  My youngest daughter did not want to be left out of this process, so we listened to what she had to say.  Being the youngest, I was cringing because of the old saying “out of the mouths of babes!” To my surprise it was worthy of submitting, she felt that I was kind, sweet, and that I take them to fun places.

Reflect on the differences. How do you see yourself, and how do others see you? Are there differences in how you assess yourself compared to others? What do you think causes these differences? Do you think your interviewees are correct about you? Finally, going back to your list from part 1, would you make any corrections to the list? How? 

Overall, I felt that the way that I saw myself and the way others saw me were pretty similar.  I have always tried to keep a level head and make the right decision, by myself and others.  I feel that these actions have been noticed by them and have helped to shape the way they see me as a person.  I feel that the interviewees are correct about me, as I do strive for these characteristics on a daily basis.  I would not make any corrections to my list.  I would probably add understanding to the list though.  I feel that being human, you never truly act the way you want at all times, and that being understanding of this and taking the context of someone’s actions into consideration is also a great attribute.