Episode 71 - Journey of Creativity in the Workplace & Disrupting the Industry
Our guest today uprooted from her home as a 2-year old without knowing what’s next for her. Tune in to find out how she worked hard to turn her life around and how you can too!
Episode Introduction:
From studying psychology to pursuing her MBA, then working in a pharmaceutical company for 9 years to finally starting her own business, Van Lai-DuMone has done it all, and today she’s giving her a peek into her vivid palette of life experiences.
Episode Summary:
Van Lai-DuMone walks us through her childhood as a Vietnamese refugee in the United States, how her family settled in the country, a series of inspiring anecdotes, being a TEDx speaker, and her journey of owning a successful business where she helps individuals through leadership development. Her story is truly inspiring and will make you want to pursue your dreams.
Main Takeaways:
When you truly believe in something, don’t take “No” for an answer.
Creativity in the workplace is focused on:
Mindset
Skillset
Behaviors
Team development helps you learn more about yourselves, your co-workers, and how you can work well together.
Instead of tackling your to-do list with an “I have to” mindset, think about the impact a task makes and transition to the “I get to” mindset.
Fun Facts About Van Lai-DuMone:
One of her favorite books is One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way by Robert Maurer.
Resources Mentioned:
Angels14:https://www.angels14.com/
Find Van Lai-DuMone:
Website: https://www.worksmartadvantage.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worksmartadvantage/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanlaidumone/
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