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7 Questions to Help You Pick Enjoyable Roles That Actually Count
You’ve probably been wearing too many hats, so ditch some
Most leaders today have one singular title they use at their company, such as senior administrator, chief executive officer, or social media strategist. That title encompasses their primary role.
Or at least, it’s supposed to.
Look at most professional bios today (or listen to any professional introduction on a podcast, web video, etc.) and you’ll notice something. Multiple descriptors (e.g., author, founder, chairman, host) nestled between commas. The word “also.”
What message are we sending?
Professionals today wear a ton of hats. You can’t just be a CEO. You have to publish. You can’t just be a social media strategist. You also have to consult. And with this expectation of wearing so many hats, we send a very clear message.
It’s not enough, it’s not enough, it’s not enough.
Am I suggesting that people specialize in everything? Nope (although lots of companies specifically are looking to hire specialists who know their sh-t). Lots of people genuinely have many different talents, and the world deserves to see them. Many people are fantastic planners. They can organize…
