Walk Off Winning

10White-Tailed Deer and Career Progression

We all remember what it was like to be hired for our first job out of college, to be excited to put our knowledge to the test and prove that we were not only ready for this challenge, but eager to advance quickly up that corporate ladder.

As you and I now know, new colleges grads don't realize that there is no substitute for work-related experience. You need time to engage in growth within your career. Just like a plant needs proper feeding, water, and a little bit of love to grow, you too need to experience this process at work. Through great mentoring, failures, rejections, success stories, and challenges, you will undoubtably receive more knowledge than you ever received in the classroom. This growth process allows you not just to survive, but to thrive.

As a leader, you play a vital role as you mentor the people on your team. This is a big step you need to understand in order to develop a strong and sustainable culture within your organization. A growth process needs to be collectively addressed daily, by both the supervisor and the employee. Only then will you and your organization be ready to sustain long-term success and a strong culture within your organization.

Ready to Change the World

While most will agree our college days were enjoyable, the responsibilities we had were minimal compared to the “real world” of employment that was just over the horizon. Attending class, preparing for exams, maybe even a bit of social indulging ...