ZNDP 027 – The Year of Identity

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ZNDP 027 - The Year of Identity
ZNDP 027 – The Year of Identity

Today’s Zigbits Network Design Podcast (ZNDP) is all about what we did in the last year…Its The year of Identity Episode.  Today we discuss the current Identity Crisis / Process we are going through behind the scenes.  Lets Jump right in!!  Turn up your volume, start the podcast, and lets do it! 🙂

One year Identity…Introspection Time!

As we round out the first year of the Zigbits brand, its time for some introspection. We have come a long way in a year.  When I started all of this a year ago, I had no idea what I was doing, I had no end goal or destination in mind, and I had no overall purpose or direction.

Identity Crisis and Current Process

Reaching out to Peers, Mentors, Friends, and Followers for guidance. The comments and feedback I’ve received has been very humbling, very amazing! My initial reaction was “I had no idea people felt this way”.  Below is a quick list of some of the comments I received from you.

  • You feel like an introvert, but its not what someone would think communicating with you
  • Extreme Ownership
  • Hard-working-to-a-ridiculous-level
  • Insatiable hunger for knowledge
  • Catalyst Aurora
  • Approachable – Some smart people are completely unapproachable out of fear of coming off stupid
  • Inherent Team Leader & Mentor
  • Wide range of knowledge
  • Ability to translate business speak into design
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to paint the big picture
  • Trusted Advisor
  • Be both an Architect and a SME
  • Ambitious
  • Strong technical Skills
  • Business Acumen
  • Understanding of technical debt
  • Reliable professional opinion
  • Self-disipline
  • Dogged persistence
  • Genuine
  • Generous with time
  • Humble
  • Competence
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Military background
  • Like to get stuff done
  • Integrity
  • High level of energy but don’t feel rushed
  • Friendly and inviting narrative
  • Generous
  • Can tackle any subject and make it look easy
  • Friendly
  • Outgoing
  • Modest
  • Technically professional
  • Down to Earth
  • Not overpowering or overdone
  • Passion
  • Positivity
  • Dogged determination
  • Drive to find new ways to help
  • Commitment to helping others
  • A combination of expertise and the ability to transfer it in an un-intimidating way

Current Identity Crisis Process Outcome

I started to go through this process of determining my Identity, more specifically what is the Zigbits brand Identity and what do I actually want to do with it.  This has been the hardest part honestly above anything else.  Actually putting words together to state a purpose for all of this. I want this to be more than just providing real world context around technology. I’m not diminishing it, but its not the single purpose that I feel called to do.  Its a pillar and part of the overall foundation, but its not everything. With all of that, here is my current draft of Value Proposition Statement:

I am a natural born leader, mentor, and coach with 20 years of experience ranging from the Military / Government world to the commercial and retail industries. I’m a United States Marine! I’m an Influencer, Thought Leader, and a Trusted Advisor. I maintain a level of Integrity, Motivation, Determination, Dedication and Commitment that I naturally instill in others around me: AKA My Catalyst Aurora!

My goal is to build a long lasting relationship with each professional I come in contact with be it directly or indirectly which will allow me to provide them value by leading, mentoring, and coaching them indefinitely.  This is something that I feel in my heart that I am called to do.

I provide a friendly and collaborative environment for Network Engineers, Network Architects, and C Level Executives with relevant Content, Products, and Services that solve the ever growing list of Business and Technology problems we have today. Together, we are bridging the gap between the Business and Technology sides of the industry!

Call to Action:

  • If this was your brand and your content, what would you like to see happen here?

Hosted By: Michael “Zig” Zsiga

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