Kramer! You know him as this love-able, eccentric character from the (in my opinion) greatest TV show of all-time. I've always loved the wit and relevance of this show as even 20 years later the social commentary the show provided still rings true.
My 'Word-of-the-Week' is 'Different' because I decided I needed to do something different back in 2006. The organization Cicerones attracts UF students who act as ambassadors to the campus by attending fundraising events, meeting with recruits, and giving campus tours. Normally, well over 800 students apply and they take about 50 each year. As I was sitting in a group circle before my interview they had each student go around and say what their talent was. Everyone was giving their 'run of the mill' talent like singing, dancing, etc. When it was my turn, I looked at the group leader and said 'I can act like Kramer from Seinfeld' After their persistence, I did my little routine and they said I had to do that for my interviewers.
I surprised my interviewers with my Kramer routine by sliding in the room and doing some of his sayings and then continued with the interview. Out of all the interviews that day, the lead interviewer who would go on to become my mentor in the organization, said they remembered mine the best. Kramer for the assist!
Think about all the marketplaces we find ourselves in. Jobs, social media, business, schools, leadership, etc....so many people and voices so how are you standing out? What is your unique voice saying? Use your personality and know your audience....make them remember you!
