The past week of 2/6/22 to 2/13/22 has been really exciting. I have started to email some of the people I want to interview. I have heard back from lots who sound very excited in their responses, and have written them in a schedule so I know when to meet with them. This week I first met with Mr. Welborn (in the picture above) on Tuesday, who I have known since I was little. Mr. Welborn is the president of Welborn & Associates in Chattanooga where I used to live. He leads his peers every day and has lots of experience so I am looking forward to hearing his thoughts tomorrow. To get ready, I have talked with both of my parents about interview skills because they both have to do interviews all the time for their jobs. The two most important things I have learned are to keep eye contact, and to be aware of their background so it isn’t like I am first meeting them. I want to be familiar with what they do, be very appreciative of their time, and then ask them some questions while taking notes. I have continued to read Dare to Lead by Brené Brown this past week and am going to finish up the book this week. I am frustrated that my blog will not work, but I plan on meeting with the tech office and Ms. Bessias to fix it this week. I am eager and also wondering how my first interview will go? I know I will learn a lot from the first interview that will help me for the upcoming ones, including Jonathan Ingraham on Wednesday.
