Ever wondered how to stick out in Corporate America? Or how to nail that interview for that job you're excited about? How can you even get honest feedback these days? Or even what's the point of all of it if you're just a number on a spreadsheet to management? This episode is for you then!

This episode falls in the Career/Purpose category, and in it I share some of my experiences in my 6 year, 5 role, 3 company journey through Corporate America where I went from entry level Software Support to on the Leadership team with direct reports. I try to share my experiences and the books that I've read that have helped me answer those questions because it's different in every stage of your career.

One of the most accurate statements of value is as follows: When you're an Individual Contributor (IC), your value is directly proportional to what you do (hands to keys output). As you become a team lead and a Sr. Analyst (still an IC), your value proposition shifts to what you know, and that extends from people, business acumen, and overall tribal knowledge. Finally, as you progress through management and leadership ranks, the value proposition will become who you grow, and that is not only your direct team members, but everyone you interact with. 

We also discuss feedback, how vital it is, and what exact questions to ask to pull it out of your managers. I think understanding how to pull negative feedback out of my managers and then work to improve it, as well as having a mentor, were the 2 most critical factors to my corporate success.

I'm curious to hear your thoughts and how you will implement the tips provided in the episode!

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