It's the last Friday of May. Quick check-in.For the past few weeks I've been asking you to lock in, share wins, and treat this place like the room you'd want in your corner.
Reflect on May for a second.
- What worked in your search this month?
- What's one thing that moved, even small?
- What didn't work?
- What's one thing you're going to stop doing in June?
Mine:
Even though I'm not searching right now, I'm always open to opportunities. I'm not a believer in shutting doors.
This month I interviewed with a competitor. I was qualified, I met all the requirements, and the interview went well. But the vibes from the recruiter were off. I had that inkling feeling going into it as I reviewed the company's website, and I chose to ignore it because I thought my skill would outshine whatever was going on underneath.
It didn't. They had an agenda, I was aware of it, and I walked in anyway.
- What worked: Staying open and taking the meeting. You never know what a conversation will teach you.
- What moved: My ability to read a room in real time, even when I want to be wrong about it.
- What didn't work: Ignoring my gut because the role looked good on paper.
- What I'm stopping in June: Overriding what I already know.
What's for me is for me.
Drop your May reflection in the comments. Win, lesson, or both. One sentence is enough.June starts Monday. Let's keep going.