Sarah Vagley Middleton on Creating a Culture of Service
Sarah Vagley Middleton on Creating a Culture of Service
Episode 011
How do you unlock empathy, learning, and growth, and open new perspectives spark that unlock creativity and innovation through service? It may be easier than you think.
In this episode, Sarah Middleton, Impact Table Member and Founder and CEO of Mission Up shares about her journey in impact that began at age 12 volunteering in a local home for seniors.
The good feeling she found from being of service has followed and colored her entire impact journey including work as an Americorps out of college, time as a residential house parent for girls facing sometimes unspeakable challenges, transitioning to corporate and becoming the first Executive Director of the PIMCO Foundation, and now helping power purpose and build community connection for companies and through community activations. Sarah brings a contagious enthusiasm, a deep commitment to service, and a superpower for connection.
Some key takeaways from the conversation:
😅 Get comfortable being uncomfortable to get comfortable.
⌛ Know When to Transition. If you find yourself working 60-hour weeks, you’re very likely headed toward burn-out. Consider your options before burning out.
👣 Every step on your journey is important. When you stay curious and engaged, each job and role you have will be learning opportunities and stepping stones toward where you are going.
🔌 There is a real power in connection. When you witness the power of connection, it will fuel you to continue to want to make powerful connections.
💫 The most transformative experiences in service will simultaneously break you and fill you up.
Building a culture of service can help you to unlock new thinking, and access creativity and innovation for yourself and your organization.
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