Are you and your organization aligned on what success looks like for you next year? Here's a quick check-in you can do this week: 1. Define your version of success. What does a "win" look like for you next year? More responsibility? A promotion? New skills? A shift in direction? Be specific about the path you want. 2. Ask how your organization defines success for you. Have a direct conversation with your supervisor: "What does success look like for me in the coming year?" You may be surprised by what they see in your future. 3. Compare and reconcile. Where do your goals and their expectations overlap? Where are they off? Misalignment isn't a problem—it's an opportunity. It gives you the insight you need to steer your development, advocate for what you want, and take real ownership of your career trajectory. Career development doesn't happen by accident. It happens by getting aligned and moving with intention.