There is an expression, “Experience is what you have just after you need it.” Particularly early in your career, you will be exposed to many new professional situations, and you will learn things and gain insights in the process. Unfortunately, because the terminology, business challenge, or interpersonal dynamic will be unfamiliar to you, your ability to engage, contribute, or lead will be less than you wish. After all, it is hard to be confident, poised, and show executive and management potential when you feel unsure of the territory.
Don’t settle for less than you need! This collection of over 200 essays focuses on:
Communications
Teamwork and Collaboration
Decision Making
Time Management
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Technical Literacy
Adaptability and Resilience
Professionalism
The material is intended for a professional in the early stage of his or her career. Whether unfair or not, the pool of young professionals in any organization is observed by executives and quickly sorted into those with more management potential and those with less. The folks with promise are quickly moved into the position of team leader or first-line manager. This gives those selected a career advantage because they get to practice leading and managing. They are also exposed to the “management curriculum”, a set of topics that entry-level staff do not work through. My hope is that digesting the content in this book will better equip you to engage and your performance will mark you for advancement.