{"id":25,"date":"2017-05-30T13:29:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-30T13:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/Blog\/index.php\/2017\/05\/30\/discussion-forum-5-what-has-been-your-proudest-career-moment\/"},"modified":"2017-05-30T13:29:00","modified_gmt":"2017-05-30T13:29:00","slug":"discussion-forum-5-what-has-been-your-proudest-career-moment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lucilleossai.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/30\/discussion-forum-5-what-has-been-your-proudest-career-moment\/","title":{"rendered":"Discussion Forum #5 &#8211; What Has Been Your Proudest Career Moment?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Vaeap9aaHAY\/WS1y2P9mx3I\/AAAAAAAADnA\/0w1H9Ep0wIczqBOC6qEWM3ag3YmRRyqSgCLcB\/s1600\/Man%2Bon%2Bhill%2Bwith%2Bflag%2Bof%2Bsuccess%2B-%2Bfreedigitalphotos.net%2BStoonn.jpg?ssl=1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"342\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Vaeap9aaHAY\/WS1y2P9mx3I\/AAAAAAAADnA\/0w1H9Ep0wIczqBOC6qEWM3ag3YmRRyqSgCLcB\/s640\/Man%2Bon%2Bhill%2Bwith%2Bflag%2Bof%2Bsuccess%2B-%2Bfreedigitalphotos.net%2BStoonn.jpg?resize=640%2C546&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"640\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">We\u2019ve all been there\u2026<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">Often boggled down by unreasonable deadlines, non-existent support from bosses, sadistic colleagues who gleefully plot our falls from grace, and stressful work cultures, we\u2019ve (silently) threatened to quit.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">Or we\u2019ve daydreamed about leaving <i>corporateville<\/i> altogether and becoming entrepreneurs. <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">Or perhaps we\u2019ve <span lang=\"EN-GB\">visualised<\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\"> <\/span>retreating to some serene oasis for much-needed mental, spiritual and physical rejuvenation.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">I get it.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">Still, take a moment to truly reflect on the entirety of your career.&nbsp; There has to be some spark, some moment in your long (or short) professional life, whereby you felt truly fulfilled because your efforts lead to results that made everything you had endured up until that point worth it.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">Did you catch a mistake that saved your company millions?<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">Did you reveal some deep rot in the organisation?<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">Did you champion a worthy cause?<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">Or perhaps you finally mastered a much-dreaded application, solved a complex problem or simply made your work environment a happy place.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">There must&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">be something in your professional journey that you\u2019re proudest of and we\u2019d love to hear about it in this discussion forum.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">However, before you joining in, please note the guidelines below:&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">Guidelines for discussion forums:<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">1) Comments only related to the topic would be approved. Please keep them relevant.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">2) Comments submitted after the deadline will not be published.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">3) &nbsp;Clarity is required. Please edit your comments before posting.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">4) Language should &nbsp;be kept professional and &#8216;clean&#8217;. Inappropriate contributions will not be approved. Comments written as personal attacks will also be rejected.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">And now over to you&#8230; <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><o:p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/o:p><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><o:p><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/o:p><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">Discussion Forum #5 &#8211; &nbsp;What has Been Your Proudest Career Moment? <\/span><\/b><br \/><b><i><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">(30 May, 2017 &#8211; 28 June, 2017 at 23.59 West African Time)<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\">\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-m8wGKDaWHQs\/WS1zs3I0SJI\/AAAAAAAADnI\/_cBCHGKR38USdEOztLD0zpG1opx3htrPQCLcB\/s1600\/Stock%2Bman%2Bjumping%2Bover%2Bgoals%2B-%2Bfreedigitalphotos.net%2BStuart%2BMiles.jpg?ssl=1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"333\" data-original-width=\"400\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-m8wGKDaWHQs\/WS1zs3I0SJI\/AAAAAAAADnI\/_cBCHGKR38USdEOztLD0zpG1opx3htrPQCLcB\/s640\/Stock%2Bman%2Bjumping%2Bover%2Bgoals%2B-%2Bfreedigitalphotos.net%2BStuart%2BMiles.jpg?resize=640%2C532&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"640\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">This exercise calls for some introspection, so take your time. Draw up a list of your professional milestones if you must but note that we\u2019d like to hear about the <b>proudest<\/b> moment in your career.<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">What did you do? Why did you do it? How was it accomplished? &nbsp;What did you learn about yourself during the process? What advice would you give to others in similar circumstances?<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">Kindly post your comments below, anonymously if you wish. Remember to invite others to chip in.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">Cheers!<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><b><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">Recommended reading<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/lucille-ossai.blogspot.com.ng\/2016\/08\/discussion-forum-4-if-you-were-ceo-for.html#axzz4InzQuSDE\"><span style=\"color: blue; font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">Discussion Forum #4 \u2013 If You Were CEO For One Month\u2026<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify;\"><b><i><span style=\"font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;\">If you enjoyed this post, don&#8217;t rush off just yet. 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