Rising from the Mailroom to the Boardroom

Executive Summary

When people first join the workforce they have a natural intuition, and this is one of the single most important attributes that differentiates individuals with high potential from those that will inevitably fall into an “average” performance level. It's important to recognize the wisdom of Dame Anita Roddick who said, “Whatever you do, be different. If you're different, you will stand out.”

As people develop through different stages of their career, they glean ideas from others or develop new ones themselves. Inspiration can be drawn from the incredibly talented and visionary Walt Disney who said, “It's kind of fun to do the impossible.” This is vitally important when businesses strive to differentiate themselves through innovative ...