ECS – Apropos of Something

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Definition of apropos

: being both relevant and opportune
: with regard to (something)
: by way of interjection or further comment : with regard to the present topic

 

49. Apropos of Comfort, Stretch and Panic Zones

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What is outside of my comfort zone?

  • Two more zones!
  • The Stretch Zone
    • Feels like hard work
    • Not entirely sure I will know what I am doing
    • Tired, exhausted, requires all my focus
      • Probably feel this way whenever I do something new.
        • 1st week at a new job or company
  • The Panic Zone
    • Mind is working overtime
    • Always on the edge
      • Maybe feel this way before doing some public speaking
      • Difficult customer meeting
      • Customer is angry
      • Maybe I messed up and need to find a way to fix it.

Why step out of my comfort zone?

  • Comfort zone is where I’m doing things I know I have to do and I do them well.
  • Benefits
    • Increased proficiency
  • Cons
    • No growth
    • No learning
  • Stretch Zone is where the learning is.
    • Develop new skills
      • Clumisly
      • Self Consciously
      • This is why so tiring
  • Panic Zone is inevitable
    • When I spend time in the Stretch zone, I will occasionally over stretch
  • I cannot spend much time in the Panic Zone and cannot live in the Stretch Zone.
    • I also cannot live in the Comfort Zone.
    • Would be like spending my life on the sofa.
  • When I stretch, panic, I never go back to the way I was
    • I made my comfort zone a little larger
    • Permanent growth

This will enlarge my world!

 

50. Apropos of Role Evaluation

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Accept role change

 

51. Apropose of Interviewing CSMs

https://www.udemy.com/course/essential-customer-success/learn/lecture/21314012#questions

What to look for

  • Are they organized
    • Be ontime
    • Be ready
  • Are they curious
    • Ask questions
    • Demonstrate an inquiring mind
  • Are they comfortable with ambiguous environments?
    • Work to principles and and support everyone around you
    • Not just the job spec
  • Evidence of continuous learning?
    • Have they invested in themselves?
    • Do they go to courses, meetings, webinars?
    • What was the last non-fiction book they read?

 

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