Truth 5. It's not what you've got; it's what you need

Rodger had impressive academic credentials, including an advanced degree from one of the country's leading business schools. There, he learned how to slice and dice balance sheets, examine income statements, and perform business analysis—skills that are great tools for anyone at any stage of a business career.

He graduated at the top of his class and had a choice of employers. He joined the ABC Company and was soon identified as a person with "high potential." He was given challenging assignments that had direct impact on the company's future strategic positioning, and he was given a staff to help him in these endeavors. He quickly established himself as a functional expert.

Unfortunately ...

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