Here is some transparency: I don’t like to be boxed in.
Think about it for a moment…. do you?
Not everyone thinks they are claustrophobic, but given the right circumstance, just about anyone could snap in confinement. Your leadership situation is no different. Women didn’t make up the concept of the glass ceiling, they just defined it, proclaimed it and still work to eliminate it. African-Americans didn’t want just to be emancipated, they also want to be dignified and respected as the equal human beings that they are.
Where is this leading you ask?
It isn’t just about the BIG issues in our history, but it is about your personal potential, growth and leadership capacity. It is very valid, good and most of the times necessary to start at the bottom and work your way up. BUT (and this is a big but) you must find and stay in situations where your potential is not limited by anything other than your personal ability to grow in the necessary skills of your chosen arena. Your best will not come out when you feel ‘boxed in’. You will not be motivated to bring your best to the table if you all ready know that your at your maximum earning potential, leadership level, and position of influence to the organization.
Look to maximize your current skills & contributions. Look also to your development for the future.
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