My name is Brittany Mann and was born in Vancouver, BC, Canada. I am very lucky to have my two parents who raised myself and my two sisters. I am a triplet and am a middle child by thirty whole seconds. I have fond memories growing up; eating supper together each night and going on camping trips. My mom is my best friend who is strong, is my supporter and my role model. I recently got married in November 2017, and I value his ability to be positive, his dedication, courage and persistence that all provide me a guiding light to revert to and to rely on.
I work in the field of Human Resources and have been within my organization for over five years. I have been in the industry nine years and view Human Resources as an opportunity to strategically partner with my business to engage, motivate and transform individuals. By having a diversified personality and having the ability to form relationships, I believe this course will allow me to learn more about being strategic.
As my PRINT report reveals; my unconscious motivators are to be strong and self-reliant (8 major) and to be special and find meaning in life (4). I find every day; I am growing as a more independent woman and I am becoming more self-reliant as well.
Throughout my leadership journey, I have identified eight core values and virtues that shape me as a person. They are; making a difference and influencing change, empathy, achievement, dependability, courage, authenticity, persistence and generosity.
I have realized my core values for myself, my friends and family and my working career share commonalities but are used in different ways. Within my group of family and friends, I am the go-to person for advice, planning events and am a shoulder to lean on. In my working career and my own personal values, I like to be the person to depend on to get things done, because it makes me feel valued.
Nonetheless, understanding my inner core values, virtues and who I am helps me understand what I need in relationships with others. I believe it is fundamental to understand what values I like and dislike and how my rewarding and challenging relationships shape my leadership abilities and strengths.
I realize, people are not perfect. People’s flaws and insecurities are what make people human and authentic to society. As I have lived 31 years of life, I have realized, I need people who encompass positive characteristics and encompass positivity and harmony. I need people to aspire me, to challenge me, to make me want to give to them and to be my true self. Knowing myself, I love to give and to help others and I value people who do the same as well.
What makes me happy and tick is surrounding myself with my family, husband and close friends who understand me. I love trying new adventures and have choosen to go out of my comfort zone lately. I went on the Revelation ride at the PNE this summer, jumped off a 32 foot tree in LDRS 502, and reached out to my organizations’ new Vice President and implemented ideas and intitaitives to engage our employees. As a result of me speaking up to him and planting my ideas, I was given the opportunity to speak in front of the senior leadership team (including him) and all of our employees and facilitated a presentation I crafted. The feeling of taking a chance and letting go of your fears is truly a rush of excitement and the feeling of “what’s next’.
One of my favorite quotes is “do not give up, the beginning is always the hardest part”.
Hi Brittany! Nice to meet you. I was very intrigued to read about your identified core values and how it influences your relationships and self-awareness. I hope to hear more at some point about the journey that led you down that path of discovery.
– Lillian Boyd
lillian@springvale.org
Hi Lillian,
Thanks so much- I truly believe our values shape our actions, our thoughts and way of life. I am looking forward to learning from you as well and getting to know you!
Hi Brittany!
It is nice to read more about your story in this post. I didn’t know that you are a triplet and it is wonderful to hear about your close relationship with your mom. I am excited to learn with you in another course!
Blessings,
Lana (aka Stella, my pseudonym!)
Hi Lana!
Thanks so much! It’s great sharing another class with you! I look forward to this journey together and blessings to you as well!
Brittany
Hey Brittany;
Great to see you again. This is our third course together this year. Your commitment to growth and the opportunities you are taking for developing yourself and your leadership are impressive and truly inspiring. The start may be the hardest, but the rest of the journey is a great opportunity to fine tune identity, skill and focus.
Your team will benefit from your engagement and expertise. Welcome aboard!
Doug
Hi Doug,
I am glad to be in one of your classes again! Thank you for your wisdom and encouragement. I truly believe persistence, determination and drive allows us to move through the struggles of life and helps us become people we didn’t know we could be. I am looking forward to learning concepts from this course that i can take away in my professional and personal life.
Thanks Doug!
Hi Brittany,
Great to meet you through your introductory blog. It seems that you have a focus on developing your leadership skills as evidenced by the opportunity you rose to in speaking with your Vice President and Leadership Team. I trust that the skills and knowledge we will learn in LDRS 501 will continue to strengthen your ability and resolve.
Jason
Hi Bradley,
Great to meet you as well! Thank you for your response. Yes absolutely, working in an organization where it is mostly dominated by men in leadership positions, I have the opportunity to perserve through the challenges and to be brave as well. I look forward to learning more in this course and getting to know you as well.
Hey Brittany,
Wow! I love your page (beautiful). If you are triplet and all girls, I take it you are all identical (amazing). I am inspired by your determination to lead change within your organization. I remember you sharing some of the hindrances to effect change within your organization and to hear of the opportunity for you to positively lead your team is inspiring, I know there will be other opportunities for you to excel. Great going Brittany.
Andrea Marquis
Hi Andrea!
Thank you- I knew you would have an appreciation for the water! Yes we are all girls and we are all closely connected. Thank you so much, yes it’s definately a challenge in my line of work but hope to make a difference and impact:)