This gist contains a short assignment I'd like everyone to complete before our formal lesson. The prework involves reading some of the React Router documentation, and will allow us to keep the lesson more hands on.
Empathy plays a huge role in my life and I feel is a central part of who I am and how I act. Every time I interact with a person, I try to read their emotional state and get a feel of what kind of mood they are in. I try to always give off a pleasant tone and positive demeanor, knowing that giving off that welcoming vibe is essential setting the other person at ease. I smile a lot, ask questions, and try to listen to answers and follow up with questions. I've come to learn over the years that we all just want to feel we can open up, be ourselves, and feel comfortable in our own shoes. This has helped me tremendously over the years as it's really changed who I am. I feel like I am generally always calm and positive. I am more grateful for the people and blessings I have in my life. It's also really helped with being less intimidated by future bosses or people in power. I try to view them the same
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My greatest strength is forming relationships and being inclusive. I know this well based on my previous personal and work relationships. Creating a safe and open environment to discuss ideas, work on projects, or just generally enjoy each other's company is the basis of what drives me in life. That's been reflected in the career choices I've made as I've generally held positions that help comminities or people in some way. I tend to follow the concept of "be more interested than interesting." It's great to get to know people, hear them laugh, and hear their stories!