Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Kennedee Devoe. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Kennedee, thanks for sharing your insights with our community today. Part of your success, no doubt, is due to your work ethic and so we’d love if you could open up about where you got your work ethic from?
I started working when I was fifteen years old. My parents instill the importance of being self- sufficient an early age. I take my work seriously and devote my time to going above and beyond what’s required of me from my clients. My passion for my craft means that I’ll complete tasks quickly and to the best of my ability. Being a business owner the skills I learned as an employee I have adapted as a business owner. One of the main skills I have acquired over the years are accountability, discipline, integrity, organization, and time management.
Accountability means I am able to manage my own work well without much oversight. Managing my time well is a key component of practicing discipline. Integrity for me is always doing the right thing no matter who is watching. Being well organized helps me get tasks done on time, communicating clearly with clients and setting proper expectations about my work. As a business owner you have to manage your time effectively. I am less likely to make mistakes due to rushing and not feel exasperated from hurrying.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
Kennedee Devoe is the Author of Amazon’s Bestseller, Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right…It Makes Us Even published in 2012. Since 2012 Kennedee has penned 8 other books- With Friends Like These, Who Needs Enemies, Just Can’t Do Right, I’m Writing a Book…Now What, Why Does Love Hate Me, 2 Monthly Budget Planners, The Story Workbook Planner, and I Don’t Know What To Tell You. Kennedee classifies her genre of books as dramedy as you will laugh and cry while you our enjoying her true to life stories.
Kennedee has also penned 12 books as a ghostwriter for celebrities and others. She also has assisted 28 writers in self-publishing their books. She has writers publish children’s books, comic books, journals, memoirs, self-help books, and poem books. She offers upcoming writers, writing coach sessions to assist them in rewriting and the development editing of their content before they publish their work. She also offers a la cart services: editing, proofreading, developmental editing, redline editing, book covers, interior design of book, eBooks, and much more.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
The three things that has impacted Kennedee’s journey. 1. Strong professionalism and work ethic
2. Adaptability
3. Communication skills
Kennedee says. “ Having a strong work ethic, you are less likely to procrastinate the task at hand are the first to step up and take on a new task. By having a professional attitude and strong work ethic, or other positive outcomes. It’s important to have the ability to adjust to new situations and change your actions as needed. This involves strategic thinking and being open-minded when encountering obstacles. Constructive criticism, unexpected changes, and worst-case scenarios happen in any work environment. Lastly, successful communication helps you better understand people and situations. It helps build trust and respect and create conditions for sharing creative ideas and solving problems.
Before we go, any advice you can share with people who are feeling overwhelmed?
Life is stressful. There will be peaks and valleys, but the most important thing to do when you find yourself in a valley is not be so hard on yourself. Every day will not be a good day but recognize the difference between a bad and a bad moment. Sometimes the moment turns into a whole day when the situation was not that stressful to begin, but you don’t know how to let go off the moment and just breathe.
Self-care is so important when you are feeling overwhelmed. Self-care is not selfish, but necessary for your overall physical and mental well-being. Kennedee offers the following strategies when you are feeling overwhelmed.
Read a book in your favorite chair and enjoy a cup of herbal tea.
Spend time in nature,
Practice some positive affirmations.
Take a social media break.
Massage.
Quick getaway out of town.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.kdevoe.com
- Instagram: ItMustBeKD
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- Youtube: Kennedee Devoe
