Introducing the Next Great ES3 Leader

One of Noah's favorite birthday party destinations is Laser Tag. And, as an experienced birthday party chaperone I've often played along, extinguishing hundreds of four-footers with my blaster. Lots of fun. If you've ever played, you know that there are a variety of targets you can shoot at — targets on the opposing team's vests (those are the easy ones to find and hit), fun targets (triggers for SFX, animatronics, lights, etc.) and most importantly, "Bases" (targets that deliver max points when you hit them). While I've gotten pretty decent at mowing down vest-wearing 4th graders, I've rarely found, or hit a "Base." That's what separates me from the legends of Laser Tag.

Welp, Laser Tag is kind of like work. There are targets that are easy to hit — doing what's asked of you, putting in your 40, delivering the baseline, trying not to screw stuff up. Blasting these baseline targets can help you stay in the middle of the pack — insulated somewhere between the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. But what if you want more from your time at ES3? What if you want to become a major player? What do those targets look like?

In a recent Management Team Meeting we listed out the characteristics we look for in the next phase of ES3 leaders. Here's what we came up with:
-- Work Ethic
-- Leadership
-- Overachiever
-- Pride in Work
-- Intelligence
-- Self-Motivation
-- Written & Oral Communication
-- Vision & Innovation
-- Confidence / High Self Esteem
-- Drives Ideas & Solutions (Or as JB likes to say "Thought Leadership"

So, where do you stand? How are you scoring on these targets? Which are your strengths? Weaknesses? What's your plan for overcoming your weaknesses? Please feel free to talk through this list with your supervisor if you have questions or are interested to find out where you stand. Also, if there is a weakness you want to improve on, they will do their best to give you the tools you need, or point you in the right direction.

Who is the next great ES3 leader? Dial in your sights and it might just be you.