Training Vs Rudolph

You know the Christmas song, 'Rudolph the red nose reindeer'?  (I’ll wait why you sing the lyrics in your head… “Rudolph the red nose reindeer. Had a very shiny nose. And if you ever saw it… etc.”

Well, as a child...

 this happy little ditty seemed mostly about Christmas cheer and all being well in the world. As an adult, and more so as someone who works in training and development, other notions also spring to mind;

1. Prove yourself useful and it doesn't matter how different you are you'll be valued?
2. ‎Find yourself a mentor who will give you a chance? (Santa)
3. ‎Be resilient in the face of negative feedback
4. ‎Find yourself better friends/colleagues who will accept you for who you are?

I'm sure there's plenty of others, but right now the mince pies are calling, so for now, I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year, and hope Rudolph and his new friends come calling and leave you plenty of holiday cheer!