Secrets of Successful Careers:
Finding Your Core Purpose & Strengths
© 2005 Patsi Krakoff, Psy. D.
May05-41
Why are some people promoted to positions that bring out the best in them, while their peers, who are equally talented, get left behind in positions that do not allow them to flourish? Are there secrets to a rewarding and satisfying career in the corporate world?
According to Gallup research, only twenty percent of people are working in jobs that provide them the opportunity to excel in what they do best.
Not being able to connect with your strengths puts the grind into daily work. This leads to feelings of boredom, frustration, and being unfulfilled. For some, work then becomes an energy drain.
When we spend so much of our waking hours at work, shouldn’t we try to make that time rewarding and fulfilling? Unfortunately, many of us feel trapped in mediocre careers for which we blame poor leadership, problems and lack of opportunities in organizations.
Simply changing jobs or changing organizations is not the answer. Why change seats on the Titanic? The answer to career fulfillment and success lies within you; it is up to you to find the passion and key success factors no matter where you are, or which organization you work for.
In spite of having a degree of success at your job, even at the executive level, there may be times that you experience dissatisfaction or emptiness. This may come at a mid-career point, a life transition or crisis, or when a promotion doesn’t materialize. You begin to ask yourself if you have true meaning in the work you do.
Earlier in your career life, career choices were probably easier to make as it was clearer which options were more advantageous. At that point in time, you probably plotted out your ascent up the corporate ladder and went after career enhancing goals.
However, by mid-career, the ladder has moved quite a bit. This occurs as organizational structures become flatter. At this point, it can be quite a challenge to decide the right career moves.
You are the only one in charge of your career, even when you have a trusted mentor or coach to turn to. Ultimately the career choices you make will determine how satisfied and engaged you will be in your job.
The full article discusses the following concepts:
You Are in Charge
Three Core Questions
The Power of Purpose & Energy
Ambition is Never Enough
The Tools for Self-Knowledge
Finding Your Core Strengths
Stop Doing What You Don’t Like!
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