4. Who has been the most influential person in your life? Why?
Easy. My son has been the most influential, as he has taught me lessons
that apply to the true meaning and value of life, and how short and fragile
it is.
5. What lessons have you learned that would be valuable to women beginning their careers in technology?
Can we have some fun here? Ok for a twist?
Teri's Top Ten Lessons Learned (set to music)
10. Go Your Own Way (FleetWood Mac)
I took time to write down what I wanted to be in 5 years ... everything from
work, family, hobbies. Then I began to work backwards and make plans.
9. Before You Accuse Me, Take A Look Yourself (Eric Clapton)
Always assume the other side is right before making an accusation. Get the
facts, then react professionally. Keep the emotions for the ball games.
8. Riders On The Storm (Doors)
Storms come in all shapes and sizes; from company reorganizations to
complete job changes. I had to hang tough and trust that there was a light
at the end of the tunnel.
7. Free Fallin' (Tom Petty & The HeartBreakers)
Although scary, it felt good to "let go" and "go with it" every once in a
while.
6. You're Only Human (Billy Joel)
Self explanatory ... I had to give myself a break during this crazy little
thing called career.
5. Don't Be Cruel (Elvis Presley)
No matter how viciously competitive I've been, I've always maintained my
ethical, humanistic principles.
4. Life In The Fast Lane (Eagles)
Beep Beep! Outta my way! I want to take a risk ... the reward is worth it!
And I know my friends will still like me when I fail (because failure is
part of success) ... or they weren't friends in the first place.
3. Fanmail (TLC)
I make it a priority to take the time to tell others when I appreciate what
they've done. We have to deal enough with incompetence in life (don't get
me started) that it feels great from both sides when I take the time to
compliment or appreciate. Relationships are the basis of everything in
business.
2. The Times They Are A-Changin' (Bob Dylan)
Flexibility is the key to stress relief. The only constant is change. Let
the universe (anyone you come in contact with) know when you need something
during this time; you'll be surprised where it will respond from.
1. Respect (Aretha Franklin)
For anyone and everyone that I come in contact with, from security guard to
CEO. Everyone deserves it, and I require it.
6. What new technology do you believe will have the most positive impact on the world in the next 20 years? The most negative impact?
The new technology will be a multitude of individual devices that offer
better communication and information. Why do I have to sit and wait at a
stoplight at 10 p.m. when there's no traffic going through the green light
in
the other direction? Why can't I verbally speak into a device the size of
my watch to record a list of what I need to pick up the next time I'm
physically at the
grocery store? Why can't I verbally request more information about a song
on the car radio, and then choose to buy it at that point? And the list
goes on ... Negative impact will be from charismatic leaders that use
technology to promote their own power to the detriment of others.
Teri Dahlbeck answers these questions:
1. What was your first job in technology?
2. Who has been your most significant mentor? Why?
3. What has been your greatest challenge and what strategies
did you use to overcome obstacles?
4. Who has been the most influential person in your life?
Why?
5. What lessons have you learned that would be valuable to
women beginning their careers in technology?
6. What new technology do you believe will have the most positive
impact on the world in the next 20 years? The most negative impact?
On the lighter side:
1. If you could have dinner with any 2 people (living or not),
who would they be?
2. What was the last book you read? What books do you love to recommend?
3. If you couldn't do what you are doing now, what profession would you choose?
4. What is your definition of success?
