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-       First Impression: I was immediately struck by how welcoming, articulate, and passionate you seemed.

-       Looking Back: Thank you for sharing your journey. I can’t imagine how it must have felt to think you were selected to speak simply because of your gender but after getting to know you this quarter, I know that you crushed it. Your voice does matter and people listen.

-       Professional Reference:  Maggie is a go-getter inside and out. Her ability to empower others and infuse any situation with positivity and focus is a major asset. You’d be lucky to have her on your team.

-       Leadership Qualities: I see you as a leader who will not only help build confidence within your teams, but also take care of your people. My sense is that you’d go to battle protecting your team, your family, and your friends and you’d win.

Creative: This blog has some gems for creative inspiration

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| First Impressions | Maggie strikes like an agreeable, caring person. She seems to really identify with Midwestern values.

| Looking Back Thoughts | I can’t imagine what it would be like to walk away from something you have been doing your whole life like you did with volleyball. It takes a lot of determination and careful planning to make this decision and she should be proud of sticking with what felt right to her against pressure from all sides.

| Professional Reference | Maggie has demonstrated incredible work ethic as successful athlete as well as a professional. She is striving to let her confidence shine through.

| Leadership Qualities | I see you as a leader who has learned how she fits into organizations and knows how to best utilize your skills to improve gaps in them.

| Creativity | Maggie should put together a volleyball team to beat all other MBA programs.

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First impression: You seemed very genuine and sincere; I wrote down that I got the impression that you do the right thing even when no one is looking.

Looking back thoughts: I was impressed by how reflective you have been on your life experiences so far. You are able to easily and succinctly translate these experiences into high-level learnings and takeaways. As a (long ago) former athlete who also placed a lot of identity in that part of my life, I felt your story about moving away from volleyball really resonated.

Professional reference: You have a strong guiding sense of your identity and your values, and you find interesting ways to communicate them. I have been impressed through your uses of different communication styles (quotes, post-it note collage, etc.) to sort through, distill, and convey the things that are important to you.

Leadership qualities: I see you as a leader who makes time to listen to and empathize with others, even when the pressure is high and things are hectic.

Creative: You may use something like this already… but I think it could be fun to add even more salient quotes and guiding thoughts to your daily routine. This is just an example of a plug-in that delivers them daily.

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First Impressions

Hard-working, competent, genuine, has good intent, tries your best at everything you put your heart and mind to

Looking Back Thoughts

You have pushed yourself to show up and get outside your comfort zone. Your story around speaking in a male-dominated event was a testament to your ability to not shy away from discomfort and show up for yourself first and foremost. You are resilient and wicked smart. I really valued hearing your reflections about who you are and how you've come to be.

Professional Reference

Maggie is someone with strong core values and a strong heart. She is someone who listens attentively and tries to put her best foot forward. She has a strong work ethic and is determined to elevate those around her to become the best they can be.

Leadership Qualities

I see you as a leader who…shows up for her team and advocates on their behalf. You want them to succeed genuinely and you want to support them in whatever way you possibly can.

Creativity: I feel that you try to savor life's little moments with those you love and thought you might value this quote!

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I met you before PLI and my first impressions were that you were energetic, wonderfully positive, and also very thoughtful. Over the class, as you walked through your Looking Back exercise and reflected on your experiences, my understanding of you deepened. I learned that you are driven, kind, gentle but impactful, empathetic and warm.
Professional Reference: I've know few people that truly embody empathy like Maggie; she cares deeply for those around her and motivates through kindness and understanding. In addition to her gentle kindness, Maggie is a kickass innovator who is not afraid of making bold and creative steps and driving to success through action.
Leadership Qualities: You are an inclusive, creative, inspiring leader who shows others how to succeed through a focus on personal growth and care for others.
Creativity: I know you are a lover of quotes and of trying new things - this combines the two: https://www.antimaximalist.com/quotes-about-trying-new-things/

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·       First Impressions

o   I knew Maggie before joining the class and I found her to be upbeat, confident, and easy to get along with.

·       Looking Back Thoughts

o   I was surprised that Maggie seemed a bit nervous when she shared her Looking Back. In every other interaction I’ve had with her, she seemed so confident. Just goes to show that everyone is human and gets nervous at times. I really resonated with her Vision exercise when she discussed always having a physical or metaphorical seat at the table.

·       Professional Reference

o   Maggie is an upbeat, hardworking contributor. She believes in always trying new things in her personal life and I know she’d take that consideration into her work life as well.

·       Leadership Qualities

o   I see Maggie as a compassionate, thoughtful leader who makes an effort to understand all perspectives.

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First Impressions: warm, inviting, easy to talk to, a joy to be around
Looking Back Thoughts: Thank you for sharing your stories! I can tell how important and meaningful these events were but at the same time I think it is a testament to how far you have come. I have only ever perceived you as someone who is extremely competent, confident, and compassionate. I also admire how intentional you are in self-reflection and thinking about your next steps (such as your Development Plan). One of my favorite quotes that you shared: “In a gentle way, you can shake the world”
Professional Reference: Maggie is a warm and intelligent leader who adds a lot to any team. She is capable of taking on challenges and cares deeply about her teammates. I can see her as someone who proactively reaches out to others to make sure they are feeling OK.
Leadership Qualities: I see Maggie as an inclusive leader who helps all of our teammates get their voices heard and develop on their own as leaders as well.
Creative: It seems like a lot of people noted that you like quotes. Here is something that is similar but slightly different: a Kanye West Self-Confidence Generator (just imagine it is for yourself!): https://www.gannett-cdn.com/experiments/usatoday/2016/01/kanye-west-confidence/kanye.html

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First impressions: thoughtful, energetic, intentional

Looking back: As someone who laughably lacks an athletic bone in their body, your story about your volleyball journey deeply spoke to me. I loved hearing how you reinvented yourself after losing the permanence of one identity and found yourself as a result. Thank you for being so candid!

Professional reference: Maggie is a compassionate and creative leader who can bring people together to solve tough challenges with dynamism and radiant positivity. Any team would be lucky to have her.

Leadership qualities: I see Maggie as a thoughtful and warm leader that pushes others to do their best work while being their fullest selves. Maggie projects positivity and calmness.

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First Impressions / Looking Back Thoughts

Able to balance a lot of priorities. Could tell that Maggie is very focused on how to create her own identity and not feel like she should be attached to one activity as her identity.

Professional Reference

Maggie is the connector in the workplace. She can meet and get to know a variety of people across the workplace and then utilize her knowledge to bring together people and groups in ways that lead to success.

Leadership Qualities

I see you as a leader who is focused on helping other people achieve the visions that they have for their careers. By being a guiding hand for your teammates, you also instill tend to be a leader that is very respected and someone who your teammates can come to with any issues that they are having and know they’ll get an empathetic response.

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• First Impressions

Sweet and smiley. Maggie always has a smile on her face and makes me feel comfortable to open up and discuss anything with her.

• Looking Back Thoughts

Thank you for sharing the story around your athlete years and how you successfully delivered the speech in a male-dominance environment. You are brave and inspirational.

• Professional Reference

Maggie knows how to help her pairs and get the best out of them. She always offered supportive feedback and encouragement to others in our PLI class. Her ability to foster an empathetic and inclusive environment keeps teams more engaged and connected. She is a brave leader who leads with empathy.

• Leadership Qualities

I see you as a leader who empowers others and gets the best out of them through your relator and includer strengths.

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• First Impressions

Sweet and approachable. Maggie always has a smile on her face and makes me feel comfortable to open up and discuss anything with her.

• Looking Back Thoughts

Thank you for sharing the story around your athlete years and how you successfully delivered the speech in a male-dominance environment. It was incredible. You are brave and inspirational. You remind me that feminine traits can be powerful too.

• Professional Reference

Maggie knows how to help her pairs and get the best out of them. She always offered supportive feedback and encouragement to others in our PLI class. Her ability to foster an empathetic and inclusive environment keeps teams more engaged and connected. She is a brave leader who leads with empathy.

• Leadership Qualities

I see you as a leader who leads with compassion, empowering others and getting the best out of them through your relator and includer strengths. You are a role model especially for young women.

I really love the quote you shared: “In a gentle way, you can shake the world”, and truly believe that you’ll become a leader that inspire others this way. :)

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First Impression: My first impression was that she is enthusiastic, energized and friendly.

Looking back: I was inspired to learn more about the role volleyball played in your life and how hard it was to rewrite a new story that was separate from that identity. I thought the story you shared regarding the way you were treated as a woman in the workforce was incredibly impactful and important and something you should be sure to continue to share. In your personal vision, I really loved the idea of the extra seat at the table and it is clear that you will find ways to make that a priority throughout your personal and professional life.

Professional Reference: Maggie brings empathy, understanding and enthusiasm to everything she does. She is incredibly collaborative, always looking to bring together teams and inspire each individual member of the team to push themselves to be their best and figure out how to work best together.

Leadership Qualities: I see you as an empathetic leader, someone who is really good at bringing people together, listening and bringing out the best in each person. I see you as creating a safe space where everyone’s ideas are welcomed and encouraged.

Creativity: Because you love quotes and because empathy and compassion is such a big part of who you are, thought this might resonate with you: