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Personal & Career Growth


Mind Spark #7 – Beyond Attendance: The Power of Being Present
Inspired by feedback from my team member “It would mean a lot to the team if you could be more present during our weekly group meetings....
Shujian Zhang
Apr 191 min read
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Mind Spark #6 – What AI Can’t Replace: The Rise of Human-Centric Skills
Inspired by the World Economic Forum’s “Future of Jobs 2025” report “ Human-centric skills such as leadership, social influence,...
Shujian Zhang
Apr 182 min read
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Finding Peace: Lessons from the Empty Boat Story
Have you ever felt your blood boil when someone says or does something? We've all been there, overwhelmed by emotional reactions that...
Shujian Zhang
Mar 123 min read
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From Farm Roots to Scientific Frontiers: My Story of Discovery
Some journeys begin with a single step. Mine started with the scent of freshly tilled soil, the buzz of insects in the fields, and my...
Shujian Zhang
Feb 196 min read
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The Big Impact of Showing Up Early
Recently, I came across a very insightful LinkedIn post by Ford Coleman , who owns a company dedicated to helping others advance their...
Shujian Zhang
Feb 163 min read
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Lessons Learned Entering the Industry
As a leadership member of the Industry Committee in the American Phytopathological Society (APS), I developed mentorship toolkits in...
Shujian Zhang
Jan 244 min read
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Building Resilience: Lessons Learned from My Career Journey
If I had to pick one quality that’s helped me navigate the twists and turns of my career, it’s resilience. But let me be honest, it...
Shujian Zhang
Jan 163 min read
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The Power of Writing and Sharing to Learn
When diving into a new subject or gaining insights from books, what’s your approach to truly understanding and retaining what you learn?...
Shujian Zhang
Jan 151 min read
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