Secrets of the Career Game 62. Corporate Ladder vs. Corporate Lattice: Why Messy Action Leads to Career Growth
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Nov 18, 2024 Messy action may be the secret to career success. Embracing risks is better than seeking perfection. Setting monthly goals keeps you focused and agile. Learn why understanding management styles can help you present ideas more effectively. Iterative testing beats perfectionism, allowing for quick learning and pivots. Don't undervalue yourself—confidence in your skills can lead to opportunities. By recognizing and confronting fears, you can unlock bold moves in your career.
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Career Lattice Beats Straight Ladder
- Career progression is rarely a straight vertical ladder; it resembles a lattice with sideways and diagonal moves.
- Diverse roles in operations, finance, and tech build context needed for senior leadership decisions.
Gather Info — Don’t Seek Guarantees
- Do distinguish between reasonable information gathering and seeking impossible confirmation of outcomes.
- Gather facts (Glassdoor, manager fit, industry stability) but accept some risk and act.
Three Industry Jumps In One Career
- Kendall recounts three industry changes from retail fashion to tech to financial services.
- Each role differed wildly (finance, accounting, product, chief of staff) and wasn’t a straight promotion path.
