Holy Crap - What a month from Hell.
But alas, I've crawled down the beast's back and now I'm out (bad Dante reference. Just finished Inferno so I literally was in hell!)
Well - way back on Feb. 1, I did what I feel is one of the most nerve racking things a young professional can do (or any professional for that matter) - speak at an ASAE event. See, while many of the other speakers are speaking to their peers, I'm speaking to individuals at my boss's level, or boss's boss's level. Not to mention I have the stigma of being a youngin'. (Great comment from my Great Ideas Session a year or so ago: I was a bit leery of Bob at first, but he pulled it off...)
Well thankfully I prevailed and I think my Tech Conference session went well. I did get some nice mentions, so I'd like to thank Frank, Shaun, and Kristi for mentioning the session and continuing the conversation. Also thanks to everyone else who sat through and commented and helped make the discussion great!
So I'm learning one thing if nothing else - age isn't anything but a number. (I am 25 and was 24 when I gave the Great Ideas Session). Especially in today's internet world - where technology is changing everyday - making experience a thing of the past. (All of my sessions I have and will speak on deal with technology). So young professionals, if you want to increase your learning curve, learn about these new technologies, how to use them, and then have fun convincing your Sr. Staff to implement them. (You'd be surprised how many of these technologies you may already be using, i.e. theFacebook.) And open your own blog (or better yet join this one. Just email me at rawolfejr@yahoo.com) - we need more millennials in the blogoclump. Because as a young professional you really have an opportunity to grow in the association community. No need to wait, start commenting or blogging now!
Also congratulations to Lauren, and Robert (I apologize but I can't remember the third speaker) for a great Young Professional Session. Special kudos to Alyssa Thomas for running the session and keeping it on track!
P.S. I have more experiences to blog on - some hopefully good, most ok, and a few just for fun.
Thanks for reading,
Bob
