2017 - 2012 - Stay-At-Home-Parent and Full-Time College Student.

Having been a Stay-At-Home Parent and Full-Time College Student gave me the opportunity to connect with my daughter while at the same time get better acquainted with myself and to grow emotionally and cognitively. My daughter is now nine years old, and I continue to learn about her, myself, and humanity each and every day.

To be a great parent is to a great leader. To be both one must:

Be a creative and analytical problem solver with a passion for delivering results.
Embrace/Practice patience and compassion.
Have strong negotiation skills.
Understand that a personalized approach is crucial.
Manage a workload while considering the needs of others.
Embrace learning on the go.
Communicate effectively.
Balance selfcare for child, self, and others.
Consider multiple perspectives.
Pay close attention to details while managing multiple quick changing projects.
Embrace the unexpected and know how to improvise.
Understand that life is messy.
Have outstanding listening and influencing skills.
Recognize and celebrate positivity and individuality.
Balance competing needs.
Love what they do.
Be comfortable in a fast-paced, high-energy, multi-tasked environment.

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