My Online Interview
My sister has an infatuation with strong, motivated women – one of them being Danielle LaPorte. One of her blog posts was an online interview “chain letter” of sorts that, I must admit, caught my attention. The rules are simple:
1. Leave a comment on this blog saying “interview me”
2. I will then e-mail you 5 “interview” questions
3. You then need to answer those questions publicly (Facebook, your blog, an e-mail) with a link back to the person who gave you the questions
4. You then have to post these rules along with an offer to “interview” anyone who follows step 1-3.
5. All interview requests must be answered.
2. I will then e-mail you 5 “interview” questions
3. You then need to answer those questions publicly (Facebook, your blog, an e-mail) with a link back to the person who gave you the questions
4. You then have to post these rules along with an offer to “interview” anyone who follows step 1-3.
5. All interview requests must be answered.
So I went with it and got my interview questions – here goes:
I would oversee a training facility for high-performance individuals. In a nutshell, it would be an outdoor based facility similar to a summer camp in which organizations, groups, or companies could rent out the entire space for corporate retreats, training camps, and leadership conferences. A dining hall, breakout rooms, a large ballroom, a rock climbing wall, stage area, multimedia centre, hiking trails, outdoor campfire pit, etc. We would also have recommendations for great speakers, session facilitators/coaches, and interactive workshop ideas to help those that don’t have the time to do the research required to put together a great function. A portion of the year would also be dedicated solely to university and high school student functions so they could receive the same benefits as the athletes, CEOs, and volunteer leaders that would be coming through the facility. The focus of the facility would be to motivate and move people to create positive changes in their lives and the lives of others.
If I asked your co-workers what the best part of working with you is, what would they tell me?
It would be that I make work fun. Maybe it’s because I work with students and young alumni (fun people), maybe it’s because I’m of a different generation (that hasn’t been tainted yet), or maybe it’s because I really like challenging “the way we’ve always done things” (who doesn’t like working on a new project). I enjoy being creative with my colleagues, bringing new ideas and ways of thinking to the table, and making sure there are opportunities for us to laugh and enjoy the greatness that is our team (or a good YouTube video).
What piece of clothing/accessory best represents you?
This is easy – a vest. It can be dressed up or down to be more formal or funky, depending on the occasion. At the end of the day, it’s all about being adaptable and able to stand out in a sea of suit jackets.
What legacy are you going to leave behind in this world?
In my eyes it is not so much a question of what is my legacy, but a question of who is my legacy. A product, event, or tradition will never be more important to me than the people who make it all possible. I want to be an active alumnus of UBC, a mentor to some great individuals, and a world-class connector to help people achieve the impossible. The individuals and organizations that I help achieve greatness will be my legacy.
When you woke up this morning, what were you grateful for?
Jason Mraz’s song “Make It Mine.” My CD/Alarm clock wakes me up every morning to this positive beat. This morning, I was just happy it woke me up so I wouldn’t be late for my morning class!
Jason Mraz’s song “Make It Mine.” My CD/Alarm clock wakes me up every morning to this positive beat. This morning, I was just happy it woke me up so I wouldn’t be late for my morning class!
Alright – your turn. Want an online interview?
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