Comments on: Learn to Climb the Corporate Ladder by Climbing a Mountain

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By: Paul Letourneau

Paul Letourneau — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:27:24 +0000

Great article!

It’s a long climb to the top and “Knowing when to shut up is a skill that will work well for you throughout your career.” is essential.

Thanks

By: Shane Mac

Shane Mac — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:11:07 +0000

Would love to interview you sometime… Reach out.

By: Jiew Meng

Jiew Meng — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:08:22 +0000

@Shane Mac:

nicely said

+1 for “hope the ladder dies and we start working together and realizing that we can all learn from those who are willing to teach”

By: Shane Mac

Shane Mac — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:02:49 +0000

Great post, especially the line about being happy…

Here are my thoughts,
The ladder is a lot of an image that is created and more times than not makes people feel like they are not getting anywhere because they are not climbing up it. It is about realigning our expectations, realizing that the ladder is actually just a false belief that there is a top. Realize that the ladder only leads to the base of another ladder. Should you strive to climb it? Always strive to more but just change how you see it.

Here is how I did it and somehow found a voice with Executives.
1. Live outside your job title. It is so easy to always focus on the task at hand. Sure, you need to get it done, but how can you help other departments? We are all new to this game of life and work and we can all benefit from each other.

2. Say Hi. It is so easy to forget that if people don’t know you, know what you do, and like you, then how can they promote you? Everyday, walk by a person who you can benefit from knowing and can help you get to the next step and just say hi. You will be surprised how far that goes…

For more tips and ideas on kicking your career’s a**, I write on http://thesquab.com and speak at colleges regularly.

I hope the ladder dies and we start working together and realizing that we can all learn from those who are willing to teach. That is the new model of business. That is the new model of life. We spend half of our awake life working, remember that.

Thanks,
Shane Mac
@shanemacsays