[JaneYoung]

Akash,

I’m sorry that the intended comedic thread was hijacked but at the same time, there has been some good discussion going on. In my opinion, none of the posts made were presumptuous although several became serious. Many mentors that read and post in CD always keep in mind how easily young people can be influenced. Mentors who are struggling to find effective ways to help their teams and their students develop, can see the impact that posts can have on the individuals on the team. Rookie teams and rookie members may not understand the joke or the humor that is implied and they may be intimidated, thinking this is the standard they have to meet as a first year or second year. It is easy to feel overwhelmed and intimidated if strong organizational support systems aren’t in place on a team. Sometimes, ChiefDelphi is a double-edged sword in that it provides wonderful information, resources, and experience. It can also be perceived as setting very high standards, perhaps too high for those who do not have the strong foundation in place that helps teams meet their goals. Some of these posts in this thread are about that, building stronger foundations – building a stronger team. Yes, it is great to have role models and teams to look up do, but keep your eye on the prize, don’t forget to work to become a champion in your own right.
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I see you edited your post to include Jared's quote. It's a good one.