Redefining Achievement in Modern Careers

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This chapter explores the shifting definitions of achievement for young professionals in today's job market, focusing on adaptability and continuous learning. It discusses the importance of networking across generations and the necessity of developing a diverse skill set rather than adhering to traditional career paths. The chapter also emphasizes the significance of financial awareness and flexibility to navigate evolving career challenges effectively.

Asheesh Advani discusses why the old rules of leadership no longer apply—and what to do differently today.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) Why our idea of achievement needs a rework

2) Why to befriend both older and younger people

3) An under-utilized tactic for dramatically accelerating your career learning

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— ABOUT ASHEESH —

Asheesh Advani is the CEO of JA (Junior Achievement) Worldwide, one of the largest NGOs in the world dedicated to preparing youth for employment and entrepreneurship. During his leadership tenure, JA Worldwide has been selected annually as one of the top 10 social good organizations in the world and been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Advani is also an accomplished entrepreneur, having led two venture-backed businesses from start-up to acquisition. He is an in-demand speaker and regular contributor at major conferences, having served as a panelist or moderator at the World Economic Forum, the United Nations, the Young Presidents Organization, and Fortune 500 corporate gatherings.

• Book: Modern Achievement: A New Approach to Timeless Lessons for Aspiring Leaders

• Book site: ModernAchievement.com

• Website: JAWorldwide.org

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Book: Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts--Becoming the Person You Want to Be by Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter

• Book: The Magic of Thinking Big by Schwartz David

• Article: “Let’s ‘Double-Click’ on the Latest Cringeworthy Corporate Buzzword” by Te-Ping Chen and Nicholas G. Miller

• Past episode: 317: How to Form Habits the Smart Way with BJ Fogg, PhD

— THANK YOU SPONSORS! —

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