Photo Credit Willie Holdman Career Critical
February 23rd, 2009 by linkGave my nephew, a 20 something, a ride to the airport from his uncle’s funeral today. He asked me to name the most important principle to have a successful career. His generation asks great questions. My #1 advise to him was to work so that his reputation and credibility precede him. A tall order. Get a senior mentor in the organization and perform so that he or she will gladly give you a job reference for the rest of your life. Do not suck up–perform honorably! That’s it. The cumulative effect of having a reputation as a go to guy is the essence of The Speed of Trust.
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