“I am not a product of circumstances.
I am a product of my decisions.” ― Stephen Covey
Some people achieve career success
quickly while some achieve it slowly. There are some people who encounter
career stagnation leading to extinction. There are a number of reasons for such
career stagnation and extinction.
People often explore the same trend in
which they are successful. What made them to be successful might not be
successful to reach their next level because the tools and techniques to reach
each career stage are different and they must be customized.
When you look at successful film stars
they explore playing new characters from time to time. They experiment
regularly and work hard to get into the role of each character in each film
resulting in coming out of their comfort zones. They slog very hard to prove
themselves in each different character. The audience doesn’t get bored as they
see their favorite film stars in diversified roles and characters. The audience
also appreciates versatility. In this way, film stars are able to unlock their full
potential and gradually carving a niche for themselves due to constant
exploration and experimentation. Hence, to avoid career stagnation and
extinction, it is essential to explore different areas from time to time and
reinvent to stay relevant and beat competition.
Take
Inventory of Your Inborn Talents
Take inventory of your strengths and
weaknesses. List out your gifts to convert them into cash. For instance, I am
strong in teaching, training, authoring, and research and consulting. I read a
lot and gather information. I have the ability to convert the information into
knowledge and synthesize with my 35 years of diversified experience. I author
books on leadership. I am strong on social media with a reasonable number of
followers. Hence, I blog articles in my area of interest and share them with
the world free. In this way, I make a difference to the world and make my
presence felt globally. Similarly, you must find out your inborn gifts and
channel them in a right way to fast-track your career and build your brand
globally.
Focus
Horizontal and Vertical Career Growth
People often emphasize either on
horizontal career growth or vertical career growth. What they must do is to
emphasize both horizontal and vertical career growth simultaneously. It calls
for crafting a career vision. When you choose your career in the initial stage,
you must set your vision keeping both horizontal and vertical career growth in
view. Then you must invest your efforts consistently and work hard relentlessly.
Build your network accordingly to explore career opportunities. If you find
that you face a challenge in your career, take a sabbatical to recharge your
batteries to chart a new course. Approach experienced professionals or career
consultants to seek guidance to set your career straight.
Conclusion
When you look at Mark Zuckerberg, Bill
Gates and Liz Wessel, they planned to enter into boardroom when they were in
classroom by following their heart. Jesse Kaplan did the same in his Harvard
dorm.
Monotony in the workplace often leads
to frustration. Monotony in your career often leads to extinction. Ensure that
your workplace is quite challenging and your career is exciting. To conclude, craft your career vision; build
connections; explore opportunities; reinvent your career tools and techniques; and
raise your bar constantly to fast-track your career.
“As long as habit and routine dictate
the pattern of living, new dimensions of the soul will not emerge.” ― Henry Van
Dyke
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