Comments on: What Do You Do (In Seven Words)?

By: Duane Hallock

Duane Hallock — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:47:09 +0000

Bob, thanks for your comment. I really like both tracks – NPR’s “6 word memoir” and the discussion of “what you do in 7 words.” One track focuses on WHO we are and the other on what we DO.

In a midlife job loss I was fortunate to learn that my identity as a person is NOT the title printed on my business card. Who I am is distinct from what I do for a living. Both are important and should be complementary, if not overlapping.

Thanks for joining our mutual friend JoAnn here in this discussion.

By: Bob Roberts

Bob Roberts — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:31:59 +0000

Nice. And very much on target with our being able to “write a mission plan for our own life.” I find a lot of comparison with NPR’s “6 word memoir.” (www.npr.org/blogs/bryantpark/2008/01/whats_your_sixword_memoir.html) While I’ve had too many opportunities in this life to distill that to 6 words yet, the 7 words or less job description was easy.

“Helping communities help themselves to be safer.”

Although, like JoAnn, I may have to have a few more to fill up a complete day. Nice thought, Duane.

By: Duane Hallock

Duane Hallock — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:57:37 +0000

Very insightful of you, JoAnn. Writing a brief description of each of your “key jobs” is a good reminder that we are each multi-dimensioned and at times we have to find balance among our various roles.
Years ago I heard Stephen Covey talk about “roles” in the context of the “7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” To this day, I define my work in each of my roles as I engage in my weekly planning.
Thanks again for your comment and the insights you shared.

By: JoAnn Woody

JoAnn Woody — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:03:30 +0000

Additional Note: After further pondering, I realized that I wear too many hats for just one job description to be accurate. So I came up with one for each of the “key jobs” that I consider myself to hold at this time. (In no particular order)

Disaster Volunteer – Provide hope, compassion and assistance after disaster

Community Disaster Education Presenter – Motivate and inspire self awareness and preparedness

International Humanitarian Law Facilitator – Advocate for humanity and dignity for all

Disaster Instructor – Serve as mentor and advisor for volunteers

Wife, Mom and Grandma – Provide support, guidance, and strength through love.

By: JoAnn Woody

JoAnn Woody — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:51:34 +0000

What a challenge! I’ve formulated and rejected more than I care to admit here, but here’s mine…so far…

Facilitate empowerment through Collaboration, Awareness and Training.

By: Bill Brelsford

Bill Brelsford — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:31:33 +0000

Hey Duane, here’s mine

Help professionals get found by profitable customers