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Being Present is the Present

Being Present is the Present

Professional development requires time and patience. While it can be tough to be present mentally, I have learned that focusing on what’s right in front of you not only yields more long-term success, but supports overall well-being.

Being present enables you to truly enjoy the process of learning even while driving positive long-term outcomes. It can also support the development of genuine, lasting relationships. When your mind is present, you can focus on more meaningful, attentive, interactions. This not only benefits your career but it contributes to a meaningful life experience.

Pursuit Perspectives with Jeff Shouger, CFO, Niantic, inc.: How "Becoming Irrelevant" Can Make You Become More Relevant

Pursuit Perspectives with Jeff Shouger, CFO, Niantic, inc.: How "Becoming Irrelevant" Can Make You Become More Relevant

Bill Russell, one of the greatest winners in sports history who won a record-setting 11 NBA championships, embodied the concept of a “player-coach” leader. He leaned into his strengths to maximize the potential of his team, not only himself. In fact, the final two championships are arguably the most impressive of his storied career. During this time, Russell was tasked with being the Boston Celtics’ leader on the court as he had been for over a decade while simultaneously functioning as the team’s head coach.