your career is yours to own, shape and guide
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While you will have supervisors to support and guide you, you are the true owner and master of your destiny. It's important for you be mindful of where you want to go and to be ambitious in your plans to grow and learn. Drive, tenacity and taking risks are critical for success in this industry. They are important in moving your career forward, and equally important in moving the industry forward.TRANSCRIPT
taking ownership of your career6.22.14
digiday innovation camp
do this don’t do this
you are the one who most has your best interest in mind
define your own success
there are lots of ways to define success
values career life
ultimately, it’s about what’s important to you
your definition of success will change & evolve
lifestyle
work environment
opportunity
development
money
title
flexibility
recognition
ask for what you want
if you don’t ask, then the answer is always no
how you ask is important
I’d like to try or learn… It’s a goal of mine to…
lean on trusted colleagues to plan & refine
then share it with the one(s) who can help make it happen
be comfortable with being uncomfortable
be uncomfortable (or, get uncomfortable being uncomfortable)
if you’re not uncomfortable, you’re not being challenged
always be looking for ways to expand your perspective
experiences
interests
knowledge
look at everything as an opportunity to learn
this is an easy trap to fall into
good bad
it can influence how you look at everything
if you look at everything as an opportunity to learn, you are sure to learn something
go make it happen
