CHAPTER 5
Learn the New Rules
I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles.
But today it means getting along with people.
—MAHATMA GANDHI
How well do you understand the rules of today’s global economy? Here are a few probing questions to ask yourself:
- Would my boss hire me today if I interviewed for my job?
- Does my team consistently produce extraordinary results?
- Have I demonstrated the ability to lead others to success?
If you hesitated in answering yes to any of these, you may be spending too much time doing your job and not enough time building relationships and expanding your knowledge to prepare for future positions. Today, relationships and adaptability are valued more highly than seniority, experience, and advanced degrees. For some, ...
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