Your mindset is your mindset. Do not let others dictate your life. Get out there and take the lead role. It is your life, and it needs to go in the direction you want it to go.
So have a clear picture in your own mind, that is outside of the influence of others. Understand your personal EEAT issues EEAT = Experience, Expertise, Authority and Trust. Once you know your own EEAT values then life becomes more pleasant. Know your limits, skills and desires.
Great insights into the various ways in which one can stagnate in their career. In particular I like the actionable 'alternative mindset' sections proposed. They are great counterpoints to implement if one is stuck in a rut.
I have typically found people get frustrated when they are not aware of the various attributes they need to have to go to the next level. Just finishing this one project is not going to be that golden ticket, because there might be other things around collaboration, strategy, communication etc, that are critical for the next promotion. Having a common language to be able to talk through these have helped remediate many mismatched expectations.
I know that your article is about professional self-optimization and it's all very appreciated.
But how would you turn a member of your team who sports both the "Solo Contributor Mindset" and the "That’s Not My Job" attitude and, at the same time, happens to be an "Untouchable" (by virtue of being in the company longer than anybody else) in a productive and collaborative team member?
For #6 I'd say it like this: If you don't ask you don't get.
As a former IC and then corporate executive I can say that these are all spot on.
In short, just doing your job is what you currently get paid for and part of your job description. No promotion is given for that.
But if you go above and beyond, as your default, in most of these 7 points (not even all), you will be seen as promotion material and stay top of mind.
Your mindset is your mindset. Do not let others dictate your life. Get out there and take the lead role. It is your life, and it needs to go in the direction you want it to go.
So have a clear picture in your own mind, that is outside of the influence of others. Understand your personal EEAT issues EEAT = Experience, Expertise, Authority and Trust. Once you know your own EEAT values then life becomes more pleasant. Know your limits, skills and desires.
Well said Frank.
Sometimes we need to trust our own voice more than others.
Great insights into the various ways in which one can stagnate in their career. In particular I like the actionable 'alternative mindset' sections proposed. They are great counterpoints to implement if one is stuck in a rut.
I have typically found people get frustrated when they are not aware of the various attributes they need to have to go to the next level. Just finishing this one project is not going to be that golden ticket, because there might be other things around collaboration, strategy, communication etc, that are critical for the next promotion. Having a common language to be able to talk through these have helped remediate many mismatched expectations.
Hi Irina.
I know that your article is about professional self-optimization and it's all very appreciated.
But how would you turn a member of your team who sports both the "Solo Contributor Mindset" and the "That’s Not My Job" attitude and, at the same time, happens to be an "Untouchable" (by virtue of being in the company longer than anybody else) in a productive and collaborative team member?
Great reframing for all of them!
For #6 I'd say it like this: If you don't ask you don't get.
As a former IC and then corporate executive I can say that these are all spot on.
In short, just doing your job is what you currently get paid for and part of your job description. No promotion is given for that.
But if you go above and beyond, as your default, in most of these 7 points (not even all), you will be seen as promotion material and stay top of mind.
Absolutely right points!
Hi Irina,
this article is a game-changer! Your advice on mindset shifts is both practical and inspiring.