Escape the career pyramid in 101 Words

Escape the career pyramid

I'd been Managing Director of a big company for five years and was stuck.

The plan was to succeed the CEO but I was in no hurry. Rumours circulated that my boss was to leave, my head advised succession was the logical next step but my heart disagreed.

I sought counsel from a business coach; "I only enjoy half of my current job, I suspect I'd hate all of the CEO role" I confessed.

My Zen-like coach created a pyramid shape with his hands and said "don't get trapped by hierarchy" as they opened wide.

Liberated with one simple hand gesture.
 

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