Careers are complicated. Don’t search for a magical ‘right’ path, rather accept challenges and build what’s right for you
Montreal native Adam Bryant startled his editors at the New York Times when he suggested interviewing CEOs – but not about their companies, the normal subject for business reporters. Instead, writing the paper’s Corner Office column, he ended up interviewing more than 1,000 CEOs and other leaders, amassing huge insights into careers.
Stop worrying about other people. Mr. Bryant notes that “especially early in your career, it’s easy to feel like you’re in close competition with your peers, tracking who’s getting promotions and raises, and always keeping score on who is ahead or falling behind. But in the same way that sprinters are advised to never look to their right or left in a race, you need to focus all your energy on running your own race.
Mr. Kennedy also advises younger managers to believe they are not the smartest person in the room when walking into a meeting. At the same time, you have to know why you are there and bring your capabilities to the table. “You are the only person who sees the world through your eyes. More times than not, that perspective has value. Share it,” Mr. Kennedy says.
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