This article has some great career success advice from Jack Welch, retired CEO of General Electric. While I never worshiped at the altar of Saint Jack (as many did in the 1990’s), I think this is some really great advice.
I like all of this advice, and suggest you avoid all of these traps, but I particularly like the advice on being a problem solver, not just a problem identifier.
One of my consulting clients runs a very large manufacturing organization, over 20,000 people with operations all over the world. He has a little plaque on his desk that says, “DBMAPWOAS.” When people ask what those letters mean, he says, “Don’t Bring Me A Problem Without A Solution.” It’s OK to raise problems, but when you do, be prepared to suggest a course of action to fix them.
Coming up with solutions to problems you identify is one of the best ways to get the attention of senior leaders — and move ahead in your life and career.
Your career mentor,
Bud
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