16A –What’s Your Secret Sauce?

1. The first way that I feel I have human capital that is unique is the way I think. I feel that I think a bit differently than other people, especially when considering what it is about other people that make them different or similar and how to use someone else's strengths or weaknesses to help them. I like to help people, which leads me to my next way I have human capital. My need to help people and make them feel good about where they are at and comfortable with their situation helps me be a helpful person in their life, which is very valuable to me. A third way would be my eagerness to grow. I think that people can never stop growing, and with that mindset, I know that I always have something to grow from or into, causing me to indulge in work and various challenges to see what I can accomplish. The fourth way I have human capital would be how I interact with people. Through different involvements on campus, I found that I have a knack for interacting with poeple and making them feel comfortable is a skill that I have developed overtime through involvements and experiences. The last way that I am unique through the human capital I possess is my ability to think on my feet. Although I prefer to take time to think about situations and how to approach them, if I am forced to think of a solution on my feet, I will do my best to make sure it is a good solution and easy for people around me to understand and help implement, if needed.

2. I have interviewed five people to see what they think is unique about me. The first person said that I am good at looking at situations outside of just two ways, there are multiple perspectives to all situations. I also have good communication skills. The second interviewee says that I have a different approach on life and positive thoughts, as well as a good work ethic. The third interviewee comment son my positivity and determination to do what is best. He also says that I am good at making people comfortable. The fourth interviewee comments on how my empathy for people can cloud my decision making process. The last interviewee talks about my ability to find creative solutions and my leadership abilities.

3. I think I see myself similar to how others see me. I may have differing opinions on certain things, but for the most part, I think that the list that I have based on the interviews is similar to how I see myself or why I think I am unique. Any difference may be caused by a guard or wall I put up when talking to certain people, and since not everyone can see me 100% they can sometimes have an inaccurate read of what I am all about, accounting for the differences. I would not make any corrections to the list from question 1, I think that my view of myself and my work ethic is accurate and most representative of who I am. Having said that, my interviewees were also correct about me, since the things they were saying is similar to my list.