Career
Take the Board Seat, Not the Title
Directors now earn more than $325,000 a year for a job that 55% of their peers say someone on their board can no longer do. Selection criteria are finally starting to catch up.
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Career
Three Major Mistakes to Avoid for Career Advancement
In my line of work, strategic initiatives and planning are the foundation of growth and success. Once that strategy is in effect, we must continually analyze and assess its position, perspective, and potential to increase gains and profit. The same is true for career advancement. We are each individual brands seeking growth. Much like the businesses I formulate strategies for, we as professionals will make some mistakes along the way that deter us from our full career potential. When I look back
Career
How To Unlock Your Personal Value Proposition
As a seasoned business strategist, I've made a career out of creating growth strategies that revolve around the business's value propositions. Now, I've come to adopt that strategic mindset when it comes to career advancement as well. How have I done that? Simply put: I remove the personal and strategize myself as I would a brand. I document short-term goals that balance my skills and my values. I hold myself accountable for growth in designated areas of my position outside of company-specific p