The Mindset Shift That Early Career Diverse Sales and Marketing Professionals Need To Make to Fast-Track Their Careers

Topics covered: 

• Everyone is a free agent and to act accordingly. This means to take control of your career and act intentionally when presented with opportunities and offers from various companies. 
• This is important to do in order to make sure that you are making the most of the opportunities presented to you and to ensure your career is on the path that you have mapped out.
• Adopting an owner's mentality. It is important to be aware of the incentives that leaders have, which can sometimes be different from those of the line level employees. Don't cede too much control  to others, as promises can easily disappear if the company changes or is acquired. 
• Employees should take ownership of their career, as it is the only way to ensure that their long-term goals are achieved. In order to do this, employees must be aware of the incentives leaders have, and how these differ from the incentives of the line level. 

Timestamps

00:00:00

"The Benefits of Adopting a Free Agent Mindset for Early Career Professionals"

00:00:58

Discussion on Adopting an Owner's Mentality in Career Paths

00:03:13

"Maximizing Your Career Path with an Owner's Mentality"

00:06:46

Conversation on Career Progression and the Benefits of a CEO Mindset

00:08:35

Conversation on Career Advancement for Early Career Professionals from Underrepresented Communities

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