An important aspect of career growth is knowing the difference between getting here and getting there. Thus, what’s needed for me to progress? Let’s discuss.
Keeping and Releasing
We must keep much of what we learned as a child.
“Tell the truth” and “don’t steal” are examples of what to keep.
There’s much good like that in our upbringing. Thus, hold to that guidance about integrity.
However, we must release some things as we get older, building new capabilities on top of those fundamentals.
Remember: “What got you here won’t get you there.” (That would make a great book title!).
So, beware of hindrances such as self-limiting beliefs.
Hence, find out what you currently don’t know. Then, build skills where gaps exist.
As such, that intentional growth bridges getting here and getting there.
I deliberately choose WHO I will become when I carefully decide WHERE I need to grow! proverbsforprofessionals.net
A Personal Example
In my next-to-last career stop, I was in a job that demanded I be detail oriented, thus very operational in focus.
Actually, as an academic administrator, I managed the internal operations of an accredited business school, including large portions of the budget.
However, after a long-awaited promotion, I had to become much more externally oriented.
That is, I had to acknowledge that what got me here wouldn’t get me there!
But, how could I accomplish that change in mindset?
Well, by releasing the operational focus I was good at and also comfortable with!
By being a learner, I successfully met the expectations in that new position.
We’re told in Matthew 5.16 to “let your light shine.” That light is the unique value we offer to others. Our light differentiates us and empowers us. proverbsforprofessionals.net
Apply This Today!
Certainly, getting here isn’t the same as getting there. Those types of life transitions demand change – and growth.
Now, what will get me there? For starters, ask: “What’s required for me to function well in the coming season of my life?”
Finally, a question: As you’ve been promoted, did you identify strengths that were important for one job that you had to release after a promotion?