It's not always easy to discover our skills and talents in the workplace, and in life. The truth is though, we all have unique strengths, and it's important that we continue developing and evolving, instead of holding ourselves back. In today's episode, Holly Schor shares her story of becoming a leader with the Goodwill organization, and how the growth mindset has been vital for her along the way. She's been a key part in supporting a merger within the company, and she now manages a team of 400 people.   Holly is passionate about connecting people to the best positions for them, and helping them remove their self-imposed limits in life. Watching her father struggle for years with significant barriers, she has made it her mission to redefine how people connect to work. Since diving into her own growth mindset, Holly has continued to be reflective of her personal values on her journey. Gratefulness has greatly shaped Holly's life, and she now experiences a sense of freedom when it comes to her work and the people she works with. Holly knows the importance of developing and evolving as a leader, and she feels truly aligned as a whole person.   About Holly Schor: Holly Schor is the Vice President of Operations for the Goodwill of Monocacy Valley, serving Frederick and Carroll County. Holly has been with the Goodwill family since 2011, and joined the Frederick team in 2020 to support the merger between Goodwill of Monocacy Valley and Goodwill of Central and Northern AZ. Her recent leadership efforts include rebuilding a new mission services experience in Maryland and creating an inviting work culture for Goodwill of Monocacy Valley team members.    Holly is both personally and professionally aligned with the mission of Goodwill of Empowering Individuals, Strengthening Families, and Building Stronger Communities.  At an early age, Holly learned how the power of work can create a lasting impact on a family. Holly hopes her sons have continued to watch her do new things, and will take care of themselves for the future.   Connect with Holly: www.gimu.org   Episode Timestamps: Holly's story to becoming a leader and her initial exposure to the growth mindset in her work {1:25} What a growth mindset means to Holly {4:49} What Holly has learned about herself through the growth mindset process {7:20} What it looks like to manage a large team of people {14:17} How the growth mindset can help you have important conversations with yourself and discover what your values really are {16:29} What gratefulness has meant to Holly throughout her life {20:46} Holly's original career goal/pursuit {23:39} How Holly continues to keep herself growth-oriented {25:57} How the pandemic has shifted leadership and overall work environment {27:51}   "I feel the most connected to my work and most satisfied with my job, even on the hardest of days when I'm sad or angry about something I've had to do. I think it's because I've chosen to be the whole person (inside and outside). The growth mindset has helped me align all of the versions of myself into one person, and I feel more present today than I've ever felt in my career."   Connect with Rachel: https://traumaspecialistsofmd.com/ https://www.frederickchamber.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trauma_specialist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064008974101&mibextid=LQQJ4d LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-harrison-81a4796/

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